NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh praised the ‘fantastic’ team spirit of his injury-ravaged squad after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Southend United at Rodney Parade. County were thankful for Joe Day’s second half penalty save from Myles
A CROSS Keys dad whose son has a rare blood disorder has raised more than £700 running the Cardiff Half Marathon for the ITP Support Association.ITP, or Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, is an immune disorder which means the patient’s own
JUST like at Dagenham on Saturday, Newport County AFC rode their luck and stole all three points to climb the League Two table. Mark Byrne’s winner 16 minutes from time was very much against the run of play but Justin Edinburgh’s men won’t care
A PERMIT scheme to allow business access to a pedestrian zone in Caldicot will be implemented in November.We have previously reported on vehicles driving illegally on Newport Road which is the main shopping area in the town and is a pedestrianised zone.A
A SPONSORED dog walk was held at Kimberley Park, Newport on Sunday to raise money for an autism assistance dog for a boy from Newport.Owain Evans, four, of Malpas Road, was diagnosed with autism when he was two and his family are hoping that an assistance
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons will need to find a new chief executive after Gareth Davies was appointed as chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union. The former Wales and Lions fly-half was elected as the successor to David Pickering at a meeting of the governing
GWENT Archives visited Abersychan School as part of the First World War commemorations.The History Department at Abersychan School has been committed to commemorating the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. Following on from the school'
Elderly people are vulnerable to rogue traders and scammers who use underhand and illegal tactics to get their cash. FRAN GILLETT looks at what is being done in Gwent to protect them.TWO years ago, pensioner Margaret Smeed from Abergavenny never expected
NEWPORT County FC will be holding an anti-racism event today for Newport pupils. The event, at Rodney Parade, will be held in connection with Show Racism the Red Card campaign, a campaign where footballers educate others about racism. Newport County
THE Welsh Government should accept its plans for an M4 relief road are doomed, and instead begin planning a South Wales Metro system, say Welsh Liberal Democrats.With AMs due tomorrow to debate the Assembly's environment and sustainability committee
A NEWPORT couple, who were childhood sweethearts, have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Edna and Clarry Davies, both 91, marked 70 years of marriage yesterday. The couple were married at St Woolos Cathedral on October 21 1944, three days later
NHS workers in Wales who are members of the union Unison have voted to take strike action over pay, in a formal ballot that closed on Monday. Nurses, occupational therapists, porters, paramedics, medical secretaries, cooks and healthcare assistants were
NO ONE likes being charged extra when they go shopping, so it was no surprise that the 5p plastic bag charge was controversial when it was introduced by the Welsh Government in 2011.But in the three years since it began, the plastic bag charge has been
POLICE are appealing for information after a man indecently exposed himself to a woman as she was walking along the canal near Pontypool. The incident happened at Griffithstown yesterday (Monday October 20th) at around 11.40am. The man is white
THE Welsh Health Minister has written a strongly-worded letter to Jeremy Hunt, the UK Government's Health Secretary about the "tissue of lies which are told on behalf of your party". Mark Drakeford's letter comes as the Daily Mail gave more coverage
WARREN Gatland has revealed that Newport Gwent Dragons teenager Tyler Morgan would have been included in the Wales squad for the autumn internationals were it not for a knee injury. The Wales boss has named a 34-strong squad for the November Tests
SMALLER black wheelie bins are to be introduced into Torfaen following a council decision today. Torfaen councillors have voted to introduce smaller black wheelie bins for the collection of general waste, and maintain a fortnightly collection schedule
100 years ago It was a staggering surprise for the Newport Belgian Refugees Maintenance Committee when instead of the expected nine people arriving a total of 60 of all ages arrived. Bellevue house is still being prepared as a holding station so
Forging ahead Allies ruthless pleasure Communications threatened OFFICIALLY and unofficially - for the morning papers reveal the communique in placidity - we continue to learn of the steady advance of the allies. This modesty is painful
THERE will always be some dispute over the definition of child poverty.Different charities working to expose the problem can themselves use different ways of collecting data to decide where the poverty line lies. But nevertheless it is an indictment of
POLICE in Abertillery are appealing for help in finding a woman who has gone missing from Cwmtillery. Karla Price, 26, was last seen at on Sunday October 19th. She is five feet one inch tall, with shoulder length dark hair. She is believed
GWENT Police are appealing for help following a burglary at Cash Generator in Cwmbran when gold rings and necklaces were stolen. The incident happened at around 1.30am on Sunday 19th October and officers would like to trace the man pictured in
THREE Newport Gwent Dragons players have been called up to the Wales squad for the autumn internationals – but there is no place for tighthead Adam Jones. Number eight Taulupe Faletau has been joined by wing/full-backs Hallam Amos and Tom Prydie
A LETTER to Father Christmas which may have been sent nearly 100 years ago has been discovered in a chimney at a Gwent school. The note, found at Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls, is from pupil ‘Haly H’ and in it she asks Santa for 'Tell
THERE is disruption on trains between Newport and Shrewsbury due to a freight train failure this morning. Buses are running between stations on the line including Abergavenny, Pontypool, Cwmbran, Newport and Cardiff. Arriva Trains Wales say
THIS young female collie was found in Cambridge Gardens, Ebbw Vale this morning. She was handed in to Riverside veterinary Care in Beaufort. If you recognise her, call the surgery on 01495 305465.
A WOMAN from Chepstow has been awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in speech therapy with people who have had mouth or throat cancer. Sharon Lacey has worked in the NHS in Gwent since 1988 and was awarded the medal at County Hall in Usk yesterday
Three new board members have been elected by an organisation that represents more than 100 learning providers across Wales.The National Training Federation for Wales has welcomed John Nash, of TSW Training, Bridgend, new chair of the South Wales region
It’s that time of the year when the Chancellor brings out his big red briefcase and delivers his Autumn statement. There has been much debate on what will be included when he makes the speech on December 3 , here is a brief summary of my predictions
HOUSING and regeneration specialist Keepmoat has secured new contracts worth more than £70 million in Wales and the West Midland. As part of thi, the firm has won the biggest share of a £57m partnering contract in Caerphilly and Keepmoat&rsquo
A study into the UK’s property market has revealed the average house price in Wales has risen by 4.7 per cent to £172,000 over the last 12 months. This compares to the average house price in England which has increased by 12.2 per cent to
A young woman from Pontllanfraith is vying for the title of Jobs Growth Wales Outstanding Achiever of the Year.Helen Brickley has been shortlisted for the award at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2014. She will join 35 other finalists in 13 categories
Dylan Matthews, former CEO of The Celtic Manor Resort, was the guest speaker at a recent event staged by the City of Newport Business Club, held at the Holiday Inn, The Coldra, Newport.
Product design consultancy GX Group - which develops innovative products for some of the world’s leading medical and healthcare companies - heads out to Dusseldorf next month for Europe’s largest Medtech event where last year they generated
Cwmbran-based accountancy firm Green & Co has recently made new additions to its payroll and bookkeeping team. Samuel Houlden provides the firm's payroll service and Claire Walters has joined the expanding bookkeeping department.Ed Gooderham,
Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to five years in prison for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year. Judge Thokozile Masipa announced Pistorius' sentence tomorrow after she found him guilty last month of culpable
More than 70 women attended a special launch event in Abergavenny for the Monmouthsire 'I Am Woman' business club. Club director Michelle Wilmott, said: "It was an incredible event with a great mix of women all coming together to enjoy cocktails
A Newport digital marketing business has expanded its operations and given two local young people full-time jobs after signing up to the Welsh Government’s flagship youth employment programme – Jobs Growth Wales.Branching Out Europe, a sales
Newport County AFC has announced a new partnership with St Mellons-based Pinnacle Telecom.Pinnacle, which will become the club's official Telecoms Partner, is added to a long and impressive list of companies who partnered with the club in it's
A Newbridge-based contract electronics manufacturer has appointed a new apprentice to join its growing hands-on scheme that provides a career path into the manufacturing and engineering industry for young people.Aled Swain joins Axiom Manufacturing Services
Simon Gibson will be speaking at the M4 Business Network event on Tuesday November 11 at the Celtic Manor.As director of the Celtic Manor Resort, founding trustee of the Alacrity Foundation, chief executive of Wesley Clover Corporation and chair of Newport
The issue of sex equality and pay in the workplace has been a major issue for decades. In fact, the UK has had laws governing this for nearly half a century; but with new regulations which came into force on October 1, could there be a huge step in the
Devolving prisons to Wales could help reduce the number of Welsh prisoners, according the Paul Silk, former chairman of the Silk Commission into Welsh devolution. Mr Silk was speaking at the inaugural Mather-Jackson Library Lecture, which was held
The hit TV show The Apprentice is back on our screens, this year with 20 hopefuls battling it out in a bid to become Lord Sugar's new business partner. Love it or hate it, the show is incredibly popular but how real to life is it? This week
Dylan Matthews, former chief executive officer of The Celtic Manor Resort, gave the inside track on what it was really like behind the scenes at the Nato conference.Mr Matthews was guest speaker at the recent City of Newport Business Club event, held
The drive to attract more high-end international film and TV drama production to Wales gets a boost this week with a promotion in Los Angeles during UK Film and TV Week. This is a new event organised by the British Film Commission in Los Angeles and brings
CAPTAIN Lee Byrne says it would be "unacceptable" if Newport Gwent Dragons waste their stunning away win against Stade Francais by losing to Newcastle at Rodney Parade on Friday. The Dragons upset the odds to triumph in their European Rugby Challenge
NEWPORT County AFC midfielder Lee Minshull hauled himself off the floor on Saturday as the Exiles won at Dagenham & Redbridge and he’s aiming to land a knockout blow on Southend United tonight.Minshull was on the receiving end of the flailing
WE England fans used to pity you lot, with your heroic players like Ryan Giggs and your inability to ever reach a major tournament. You, the plucky Welsh, the Scottish with their tens of thousands of fans and their one or two not useless players
A LOT has already been said and written about Chedwyn Michael Evans. Some of it is fair, some of it is ridiculous, some is controversial – hello Judy Finnigan, I wondered where you’d been – and some completely and utterly pointless, with all due
UPDATE: 9.32am THE Met Office has issued a weather warning for Newport after wind speeds of 45 miles per hour. A spokesperson said they do not expect wind speeds to exceed 45 miles per hour, but believe that gusts will be around 40 miles per
THIS image is Lower Dock Street featuring the Masonic Hall before it was refurbished. Now, although shrouded in secrecy, it is popular for dinners and functions. Of course, it is a focal point for Masons with numerous Lodges, like Niobe and Jasper
CWMBRAN darts player Nick Kenny caused a storm in Hull last weekend at the prestigious Winmau World Masters.The 20-year-old put out legends of the game Tony O'Shea and Ted Hankey before meeting Scott Waites and Martin Adams in the stage TV finals.He
A HOMELESS family say they have been sleeping in their car for over three months after their home was repossessed.Newport mum Deborah Talbot, 41, said she thought that there would be help available to people who found themselves homeless, but has not
TORFAEN and Blaenau Gwent have taken a step towards merging their councils. Cabinet members from both councils met simultaneously yesterday to discuss ‘opening talks’ on a voluntary merger. They agreed unanimously – but before talks can take
