WALES have suffered an injury hammer blow with Lions centre Jonathan Davies ruled out of their autumn campaign – and potentially the Six Nations. The Scarlets star was forced from the field after 12 minutes of this evening’s 24-15 loss to South
WALES’ miserable record against South Africa and the southern hemisphere’s elite continues after the Springboks deservedly won at the Millennium Stadium, outscoring the hosts’ 3-0 in tries. Captain Sam Warburton’s men were ravaged by injuries in
FORECASTERS have warned there is a risk of ice for Sunday morning morning as temperatures drop under clear skies.Jonathan Powell of Principality Weather said showers are to be expected off and on into Sunday morning. However, before first light on Sunday
MAKE your youngster a handy step-up stool (ideal for kids to help mum bake) with the help of Lyndon Rich, at Newport woodworking social enterprise, Reseiclo:Wood list2 @ 10”x10” side supports1 @ 10”x16” top1 @ 4”x16&rdquo
NEWPORT County AFC face a replay in the FA Cup first round after being held to a draw in an entertaining contest at Braintree Town. In a dreadful first half for County the hosts dominated after taking the lead through Chez Isaac on nine minutes and could
A NEWPORT photographer has been shortlisted in the final of a national photography competition.Martin Pearson, a professional photographer, alongside Sophia Campion, another photographer from South Wales, have been invited to an awards ceremony at the
DOZENS of people turned out to the Pontllanfraith annual Remembrance service today, held outside Pontllanfraith House under a crisp November sky.The rain held off for the memorial service which was attended by parents and children, veterans, army cadets
POET and travel writer Peter Finch loves the Welsh coastline - and today he tells KATH SKELLON about his favourite places along Gwent's coast.WALES has some of the most beautiful coastline in Britain, according to the author, poet and travel writer
MORE than 2,000 free sessions were taken up by children and young people in Leisure Centres across Caerphilly county borough during the October half term.Throughout the school holidays, children under the age of 16 had the opportunity to attend swimming
PUPILS at St Michael’s RC Primary School in Newport have been celebrating after winning a competition to raise funds for a hospice for young lives. Schools in Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen were tasked with fundraising for T? Hafan during Children
A leading member of the Save Our Chartist Mural group has been removed after a leaflet called on people to reject Labour or spoil their ballot at a Newport by-election.The leaflet, distributed in Pill ahead of the poll, sparked comment from the leader
A PUBLIC meeting to discuss the future of Usk Library will be held in the town next week.The Save Usk Library Action group has welcomed the chance to talk with Monmouthshire council but is standing firm in its fight to retain the library.The council&rsquo
THE COUNTDOWN to Christmas event in Newport will be held on November 21.There will be a host of activities for pre-school children to enjoy in the afternoon before fireworks in the evening.From midday an art station and children's entertainer will
AFTER a match that was ruined by the referee last week we’re all hoping that the headlines from today’s FA Cup clash at Braintree are about us as players rather than the man in the middle.Some of the decisions from the ref in our defeat at
Q: What can you recommend as the best and easiest indoor plants to grow?MC, via FacebookA: Kentia palms,yuccas and ornamental figs are easy to care for. They have waxy leaves which help them tolerate the dry air conditions in the house. I soak my house
THE furore caused by the leaking of gazillions of top secret files by former CIA and NSA man Edward Snowden has at least put public faces and voices to those who pull the strings at our intelligence agencies. Sir Iain Lobban (GCHQ), Andrew Parker
GWENT police chief constable Jeff Farrar appealed to the public to get behind the police force as he was officially confirmed in the new role yesterday.Following questions from the Gwent police and crime panel, Mr Farrar said he was “delighted and
A NEWPORT network marketer allegedly involved in an illegal pyramid scheme has said he would never do anything to jeopardise a professional reputation he forged over 21 years, a trial at Cardiff Crown Court has heard Gerwyn Duggan, 48, of Amelia
TEENAGE burglar Daniel Knight turned a couple’s home into a bloodbath after cutting himself as he broke in.Horrified John and Bridgette Izzard arrived home to find Knight still in their house and bleeding profusely.Carpets, furniture and clothing
WALES stand on the verge of greatness today – beat South Africa at the Millennium Stadium this evening and they will surpass the feats of the legends of the 1970s. Although games against the southern hemisphere giants were a comparative rarity
TONY McCoy is racing’s Muhammad Ali. Simply "The Greatest" there has ever been for a long, long time. Some doubted his worthiness to take the 2010 Sports Personality of the Year trophy, but I bet they are eating their words now. Even a
FIRE fighters attended a rubbish fire behind the car park of the Mount Surgery, George Street, Pontypool at 7.27pm on Friday night. The crew, from New Inn, left the scene 11 minutes later.
POLICE were yesterday continuing to contact the family of a lorry driver who died following an incident on the A40 in Monmouthshire on Thursday.The driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash which happened at around 11am after the lorry left
NEWPORT County AFC captain Ismail Yakubu is up for the cup and adamant that the Exiles won’t be taking Braintree Town lightly this afternoon, writes Andrew Penman.The central defender is aiming for a repeat of County’s Conference victory at
A MAN arrested earlier this week on suspicion of murdering Caroline Parry is still being questioned by police.Ms Parry died after being shot on Seabreeze Avenue, Newport, on August 8.On Thursday a Gwent Police spokeswoman said the 49-year-old man, arrested
FOUR young women who will represent Caerphilly county borough at the Miss Wales 2014 final have been named.Team Caerphilly will be one of 22 teams of young women from each local authority area in Wales who will take part in the Miss Wales final in April.Tiffany
HUNDREDS of people across Gwent play for darts teams - many based around local pubs and clubs. PAUL CAREY meets some of them to find out about the lure of the arrows.If you’re ever stuck for something to do in the evening – or short of companionship
AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL app has been launched to provide knowledge of archaeological sites across Wales. The Archwilio App will feature archaeological treasures which will include the Newport Medieval ship, Newport Castle, Alexandra Dock and the Newport
NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh is desperate to avoid another shock FA Cup defeat as his side travel to Braintree Town in the first round this afternoon, writes Andrew Penman.The 3-1 home defeat to minnows Yate Town, along with being dumped
LOAN star Tom Naylor is loving life at Newport County AFC but he admits he doesn’t know if he’ll remain at Rodney Parade after Christmas, writes Andrew Penman.The 22-year-old has cemented his place in the team since being shifted from centre-back
WALES’ star full-back Leigh Halfpenny says the time has come for him and his talented teammates to move up to ‘another level’ by beating South Africa. The northern hemisphere’s finest tackle a Springboks side who came close to being southern hemisphere
GETHIN Jenkins wins cap number 99 this evening but the Wales loosehead needs to put the squeeze on a South Africa new boy to ensure he doesn’t bring his century up from the bench.The 32-year-old has fought off the challenge of in-form Bath rival
SOUTH Africa captain Jean de Villiers believes his side are in for a battle royal when they clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium tonight. The centre, who wins his 94th cap this evening, thinks the hosts will be on a high after retaining the
