WALES boss Chris Coleman says Aaron Ramsey is more than good enough to play for Barcelona.The Arsenal star has been linked with a £50m move to the Nou Camp in the past week.And Coleman would be keen to see Ramsey join his Wales teammate Gareth Bale out
THE University of South Wales has slipped 11 places in a major league table, moving from 102nd in the UK to 113th. Wales’ newest university was created in 2013 after Newport University and Glamorgan University in Cardiff merged into one, prompting
A CROSSKEYS grandfather could have a local pub named after him after being nominated to be a Brains Real Welsh Legend.Michael 'Doc' Cooper, aged 63, was nominated as a 'Real Welsh Legend' for his knowledge of beer and rugby, his ready stream of jokes
A CWMBRAN mother is calling on parents to engage with next week’s Child Safety Week by backing a new invention to prevent burns.Two years ago, Rebecca Watkins’ son, Archie, suffered severe burns at just eight months old when he grabbed the cord of her
A 24-HOUR gym will open in Newport next month near the station on Cambrian Road, creating up to 14 new jobs for managers and personal trainers.The Gym Group has posted a timer on its website counting down the hours and days until the new branch opens
A TWENTY-year-old Cwmbran man who has been homeless twice and was in trouble with police as a teenager says volunteering has changed his life.Darren Wood now urges others who need a second chance to get lend a hand, after he gained enough qualifications
A TORFAEN husband and wife are set to tackle the Tenby Ironman in aid of charity. Nathan and Natasha Lewis will tackle the mammoth 2.4mile swim, 112mile bike ride and 26.2mile marathon in aid of St David’s hospice care on September 13 this year
A CIRCUS-OBSESSED Pontypool teenager says he was “blown away” after receiving offers from two senior circus schools, and has accepted a place abroad. Oliver Park’s dream of performing in the big top started when he saw Cirque du Soleil perform
A NEWPORT woman has told a court how her former husband tapped her chest and said "this is where your heart is" before allegedly plunging a knife into her. Michelle Williams recounted the series of events leading up to the alleged attack by Peter
THE Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent Ian Johnston has criticised the use of speed cameras in Wales, claiming their only aim is to collect money.Mr Johnston said the current speed awareness partnership GoSafe, which is responsible for red light
BLACKWOOD’S Craig Evans is vowing to make a mockery of the bookies who have pitched him as a rank outsider in Saturday’s British title fight with Scott Cardle after a lively scrap with the Lancastrian at Wednesday’s press conference. The undefeated
THE summer months need not be a rugby-free zone as the Welsh Rugby Union is promoting touch rugby leagues throughout Wales. Matches in the Newport Touch Rugby League are held at Caerleon Rugby Club from 6pm to 9pm every Monday evening. The
ENZO Calzaghe has blasted “brawler,” Carl Froch, insisting he’s tired of the Cobra fishing for a fight with his son and former two-weight world champion Joe Calzaghe.The duo rekindled their bitter rivalry over the weekend on Twitter, with Froch and Calzaghe
SHOE brand 'schuh' is set to open its first outlet in Newport at the Friars Walk development later this year. Queensberry Real Estate has confirmed that has schuh signed up to a 5,600 sq ft unit trading over two floors opposite H&M and will
STABBING victim Michelle Williams told the court how her former husband tapped her chest and said "this is where your heart is" before stabbing her. Miss Williams recounted the series of events leading up to the attack by Peter Adlington as she
CROSS Keys flanker Scott Matthews has pledged to keep knocking on the door at Newport Gwent Dragons after being named as Principality Premiership player of the year.The 21-year-old openside has been a star performer at Pandy Park in recent seasons but
A FORMER Newport County AFC academy player is set to take on World Cup winners Germany in a Euro 2016 qualifier next month, writes Andrew Penman. Jesse Victory has won his first call-up to the Gibraltar national squad as they prepare to face the
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons centre Tyler Morgan has been called up to Wales’ World Cup training squad after being pulled out of the Under-20s squad for the Junior World Championship because of Jonathan Davies’ injury blow. Morgan had been scheduled to
THE Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent Ian Johnston has criticised the use of speed cameras in Wales, claiming their only aim is to collect money. Mr Johnston said the current speed awareness scheme GoSafe, which is responsible for red light
THIRTY-SEVEN Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing students based at Maindee, Newport’s, Martial Arts and Fitness Centre (MAFC) are celebrating after another successful competition. The students travelled to Devon to represent Gassor’s Tournament Team at the
PONTLLANFRAITH puncher Kody Davies underlined his status as one of the top amateur prospects in the UK by winning the British Championships in Rotherham at the weekend, writes Michael Pearlman. The heavyweight, who represented Wales at the Commonwealth
THIS hot potato has come around again today as the huge £10,000 pa increase for Welsh Assembly members has been approved. Despite all the protests about austerity measures both WAG and Parliament representatives have hit the jackpot. How can anybody
COMMENTS in the media in the past weeks about various company and charities pestering people via telephone and mail with tragic consequences brought to mind to me a classic case about this situation. Part of my charity work is visiting the elderly,
IN REPLY to Mr Plaisted’s letter 25/5/15 could I add a few words to it? I am a Christian who has written to your office many times about various things in the past, but now I must write to you to say that I agree with the writer of this letter that
WITH the closing down of Newport town centre of its shops, one can only wonder what Debenhams seek to gain from its investment here, especially since M&S have gone after more than 60 years. We have a pathetic example of a bus station,where the
Nathan Cleverly returns to action at Light Heavyweight on Saturday night – with the Welshman looking to get back on the World title trail at The O2, live on Sky Sports Box Office.Cleverly is back down to 175lbs after tackling bitter rival Tony Bellew
FORMER Newport County AFC star Ryan Jackson says he is looking forward to testing himself at a higher level with Gillingham. The 24-year-old defender signed a two-year deal at Priestfield on Tuesday afternoon having turned down a new deal at County
CREWS from Maindee fire station were called out to two grass fires on Tuesday night.Firefighters were first called to a grass fire near Llanwern Social Club, next to Newport Retail Park, at around 8.11pmCrews were also called out to another deliberate
WALES centre Jonathan Davies has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, ruling him out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old, who has played 48 times for Wales, suffered the injury for his club side Clermont Auvergne against Montpellier
CAERLEON drivers are being reminded to ensure their vehicles are locked and their belongings are secured, following recent thefts in the area.Over the weekend, from Saturday May 23 until the early hours of Monday May 25, 12 vehicles were broken into around
MORE than a thousand visitors witnessed the mighty Tudor dynasty descend on Raglan Castle over the Bank Holiday weekend.The Tudor Weekend, hosted by Cadw the Welsh Government’s historic environment service, offered visitors have-a-go-archery, interactive
THE outgoing Mayor of Blaenau Gwent, Cllr Bernard Willis, said his year in office has given him “so many highlights” – including getting to work alongside his daughter. It was the second time Cllr Willis had been in office as mayor, after serving
BIKERS are disturbing terminally ill patients at St David’s hospice in Malpas by riding motorbikes up and down in the field outside. People ride the problem dirt bikes along the canal from Bettws to Malpas and back doing wheelies and careering
EBBW Vale’s remarkable return to the Principality Premiership saw Jason Strange named as coach of the year while Cross Keys flanker Scott Matthews won the player of the year honour. The Steelmen enjoyed a remarkable return to the top flight that
A CHARITY is appealing for support in securing funding to convert a club in Abercarn into a modern facility for community projects. New Life Christian Church is a charity focused on bringing the community together based in the West End, Abercarn
CALLS for tighter regulation of tattoo and skin piercing practitioners and businesses are growing in Wales following the public health alert over a parlour in Newport.So far 651 former clients of the business that traded variously as Blue Voodoo, Sun
AFTER months of preparation The Big Splash is set to wow the crowds in Newport this weekend.The three day festival, starting on Friday and running until Sunday, will feature street theatre, live music, cabaret performances and indoor cinema screenings
A CAERPHILLY mum says her community has been left ‘petrified’ after council work created a 'playground for young vandals'. Karen Munro of Thistle Way, Risca, is concerned after Caerphilly council began work to demolish garages which have fallen
A NEWPORT woman fought for her life during an attack by her former partner, a court heard. Peter Adlington, aged 50, of Keene Street, Newport, is on trial at Cardiff Crown Court, charged with the attempted murder of Michelle Williams. He denies
