NEWPORT have been crowned Principality Premiership tier two champions at the Gnoll in Neath tonight. Craig Warlow’s men outscored the hosts by four tries to one and were deserved winners in a game that produced five yellow cards. Pressure from
A STRING of awareness events to raise the profile of a rare genetic condition has achieved its funding target midway through the weekend. Three-year-old Harrison ‘Harri’ Evans from Newbridge has Williams Syndrome, a congenital condition which affects
A NEWPORT surgery has held a health awareness day focusing on diabetes within ethnic minority communities ahead of Ramadan. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan involves Muslims from around the world fasting during daylight hours for
HUNDREDS of foodies from far and wide spilled into the grounds of Caldicot Castle for the first day of the Monmouthshire Food Festival. Despite intermittent rain, crowds continued to sample the finest food and drink that the county's local producers
BOOKIES have listed the Conservatives as favourites to take two Labour-held seats in Gwent in the upcoming General Election. Short odds are being offered for Newport West and Newport East to fall out of the hands of their respective incumbents.
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IN the last of our features on Newport Show we look at some of the setbacks experienced by organisers. These include a waterlogged showground turning the main ring area and trade pitches into a lake in 1988 and heavy gales causing chaos in 1983. However
Steve White, head chef of The Ruperra Arms, Bassaleg, gives his take on a custard slice which has strawberry sauce and Belgium chocolate.IngredientsCooked puff pastry squareBelgium milk chocolateFondant icingPiping bagStrawberry sauce60g custard powder500ml
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AT THE very top of Torfaen lies on the region’s most recognisable landmarks – the winding tower of Big Pit. The industrial structure has featured on album covers and within other areas of modern culture – it can even be found in exhibitions at
A GIANT step forward in the treatment of UK cancer patients has arrived following the installation of the nation’s first high energy proton beam system in Newport. The 55-ton cyclotron Proteus®ONE solution will be located at the Rutherford Centre
When it comes to adrenaline-filled fun days out, white water rafting is right up there with the best. ROBERT OWEN tried it out.“LEAN IN”, yells our instructor Jack as we battle one of many fast flowing rapids along a 250-metre hairpin shaped course.“Get
TRADING standards have carried out checks on petrol pumps in Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent.It comes as more than 80 countries across the world today celebrate World Metrology Day, marking the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875.The
POLE dancing builds your strength, boosts your confidence, makes you feel sexy and, more importantly, it is fun. These are some of the reasons why students at Siren Pole Dance, in Upper Dock Street, Newport, love the performing art. Katie Bentley, who
YOU could forgive Newport fans for feeling slightly hard done by when it was revealed tonight's Principality Premiership tier two play-off final wouldn’t be taking place at Rodney Parade. The Black and Ambers missed out on hosting the showpiece
IT HASN’T been the greatest of seasons for Newport’s top sports teams but there could well be a new piece of silverware in the Rodney Parade trophy cabinet tonight. While only a remarkable escape act saved the Exiles from relegation in the round
’KEEPER Joe Day reckons Newport County AFC have every reason to be confident going into next season – and he is already looking forward to returning to action. The former Peterborough United gloveman signed a new two-year contract at Rodney Parade
DAVID Pipe has expressed his delight after re-joining Newport County AFC on a permanent deal, Ryan Robinson. The 33-year-old has signed a one-year-contract following the completion of his loan spell with the Exiles and release from parent club
A DAMNING report into a Newport nursery found a crying child was left unattended by minders for 25 minutes.Staff at Archway Court Day Nursery had failed to pick up on signs that the baby was “looking withdrawn” and walked past while they set up lunch,
IMAGINE if football’s Premier League were played out with the top two teams refusing to have their matches broadcast live, indeed, insisting that they be played behind closed doors.The only chance that fans of the so-called Beautiful Game would get to
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular swimming teacher who inspired generations of children.Bernice Hooper taught swimming, as well as maths and history, at schools across Newport - including the former Durham Road Junior School, and Duffryn High School
THE eastbound section of the Brynglas Tunnel on the M4 will be closed for 34 hours from 8pm on Saturday, May 20, until 6am on Monday, May 22 while refurbishing works are carried out. A diversion along the Southern Distributor Road will be in place
