HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised at a charity darts contest in memory of a well-liked father, friend and league darts player.Kevin Kiely died in June this year, aged 64, from the effects of myeloma and was known as a skilled player in the Caerleon
THE number of dog exclusion zones in Torfaen could be cut by 100 as part of a consultation to change canine controls in the borough.At present, it is an offence to allow dogs onto school grounds, designated play areas or marked sports pitches.The animals
A VINTAGE store which was forced to close has made a home in a new location.Black Bear Vintage closed its Commercial Street outlet in August due to “issues with the building”.Owner Christopher Baldwin has now opened the store at 26 Skinner Street in Newport.Mr
A HEAD teacher has tried to reassure parents about plans to refurbish a toilet area at a Gwent school. Development work is currently taking place at St Julians Comprehensive School in Newport which will create a new ‘Student Reception and open
A FUNDRAISER who drove more than 76 miles in a wheelchair in charity challenge made a stop in Newport yesterday. Adam Stanton-Wharmby, of Cheltenham, has cerebral palsy which leaves him unable to walk or use his left arm.Over the weekend, the 34-year-old
QUESTIONS have been raised over the decision by Arriva Trains Wales to drop out of bidding to continue to run rail services in south Wales from next year.Last month it was revealed the German-owned company, which has run the Wales and Borders franchise
NEWPORT produced a wonderful attacking performance to beat Ebbw Vale 42-12 at Rodney Parade in the Principality Premiership, writes Jay Bayford. Fly-half Haydn Simons was the creative hub behind most of Newport’s good moves and he ended the game
TINNED goods and advent calendars have been donated by staff from Melin Homes in support of Torfaen’s Eastern Valley food bank.A veritable smorgasbord of items were handed over the Pontypool-based housing association in the lead up to one of the busiest
A BLAENAU Gwent library was transformed into a literary wonderland to celebrate the end of a summer reading project. More than 150 adults and children attended a special themed event at Abertillery Library, linked to the 'Adventures in Wonderland
A GWENT company is one of the main contributors to a prestigious magazine. Tredegar-based Atal UK is one of the key contributors to the prestigious 2017 Parliamentary Review, the magazine which is sent to more than 500,000 policy makers about best
FOR the second time in nine days Newport County AFC saw two points ripped from their grasp in the final throes of the battle. There were still 10 minutes on the clock when Port Vale equalised at Rodney Parade last week but Accrington Stanley’s
A NEWPORT activist is "extremely worried" after bins were set on fire for the second time in a month in the Old Barn Estate, in the St Julians area of Newport. A spokeswoman for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said a fire engine from Maindee
UPDATE Monday, November 20 - 9.15am Gwent Police have said two people were taken to hospital following the crash - both with "potentially life-changing injuries". A spokeswoman for the force said there were two people in each car involved in
THOUSANDS of people turned out to see Newport's Christmas lights switched on by former Wales manager Chris Coleman, as festivities were launched in the city. Rain did not dampen the festive spirit as music fans packed into the city centre
NEWPORT County AFC had to settle for a point as substitute Mallik Wilks cancelled out Frank Nouble's opener to rescue a point for Accrington Stanley in the 88th minute. Here's what we learned... 1. County finding it tough to hold on to a lead
