KIERAN Gething will have to wait just that little bit longer to have a crack at his first title in boxing’s professional ranks. The Pontypool welterweight, who became a dad for the second time on Thursday, was due to face Newcastle’s Basi Razaq
DRAGONS chief Bernard Jackman has hailed Wales internationals Ross Moriarty, Richard Hibbard and Aaron Jarvis for the array of qualities they have brought to the fold at Rodney Parade. The trio, who have 79 Test caps between them, are three of
THE destination of the South Wales Premier League title could well be settled tomorrow as Division One’s top two sides go head-to-head at Spytty Park. Hosts Newport hold a 27-point buffer over visiting Neath with just two rounds of the 2018 season
BLAENAU Gwent AM Alun Davies has launched his Welsh Labour leadership campaign saying that the Welsh Labour party needs a new 'Bevanism' for the 21st century. The AM hopes to succeed Carwyn Jones and become Welsh Labour leader and First Minister
THIS weekend is going to be a busy one, with exciting events taking place. It would be impossible to list them all, but here is a selection from across Gwent. Wales' first coffee festival is on Saturday. It will launch from the upstairs Gallery
NEWPORT City Council is expected to go ahead with introducing parking charges at Belle Vue Park. The council is expected to green light the off-street parking pay and display order which was agreed as part of budget proposals in December, 2017,
ALL football fans will know the feeling as a new season begins - the anticipation, the excitement, the arrival of season tickets. And for several young Newport County AFC fans, the delivery of their 2017/18 season tickets was extra special.
A DRINK-DRIVER who headbutted a paramedic trying to help him after he crashed his car has escaped an immediate prison sentence. Gary Roberts hit three vehicles before fleeing the scene when a concerned Stefan Cartwright offered him assistance after
A PUBLIC consultation meeting has been called over plans submitted to build up to 111 homes on land south of Monmouth Road in Raglan. The application for outline planning permission has been submitted by Richborough Estates and proposes up to 111
OWNERS of the Subway franchise in Blackwood have been fined for selling hot food between the hours of 11pm and 5am without a late night refreshments licence. Haraldo Limited failed to renew their licence in November 2016 and in March 2017 the licence
High tides are due in Tintern on Sunday and Monday and roads may be closed. Monmouthshire Council said they will be monitoring the situation and will arrange for the A466 through Tintern to be closed for short periods if necessary. The dates
CHRISTCHURCH Viewpoint car park is closed after people discovered areas that were "used as a toilet". Travellers were spotted on the site last month, with a number of caravans and vehicles in the car park on July 24, 2018. Newport Council said
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn wants his players to be free to express themselves as they return to Rodney Parade tomorrow to take on Crewe Alexandra in their first home match of the new League Two season. It’s been 104 days since County
GWENT police are appealing for information to locate 47-year-old convicted drug dealer John Mahon, from the Gwent area, who has breached his licence conditions after being released from prison on 2nd June, 2017. A spokesman said: "Mahon received
GWENT POLICE are appealing for information to locate 25 year old Jordan Wright from the Newport area, who has breached his licence conditions after being released from prison on June 18, 2018. A spokesman said: "Jordan received a prison sentence
UKIP Wales members have elected Gareth Bennett as their leader in the Welsh Assembly. The South Wales AM has been named as Welsh UKIP’s new leader, winning 58 per cent of the vote with 269 votes. Out of 876 members, the total number of votes
A DESPERATE Newport family is urging people to become bone marrow donors after a six-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare blood disease. Marley Nicholls was diagnosed aplastic anaemia after weeks of tests due to feeling unwell and having a high
TALENTED Torfaen cyclist Zach Bridges can’t wait to make his debut on the world stage next week in Switzerland. The 17-year-old from Cwmbran has been selected to represent Great Britain in the team pursuit and individual pursuit at the UCI Junior
MIKE Ashley's Sports Direct has struck a deal to rescue House of Fraser out of administration for £90 million, raising hopes for the future of thousands of staff. In a stock market announcement, Sports Direct said it has acquired all of the UK
THE MANAGER of Newport Centre will cycle across Britain in nine days for charity. Carl Williams, who has worked in the leisure industry for 30 years, is taking part in the Deloitte Ride across Britain next month, in aid of The Prince’s Trust.
SOCIAL media can be a major contributor to loneliness among young people, a Welsh youth charity has warned. Lizzy Fauvel of Youth Cymru was speaking after a study found 82 per cent of those working with young people said loneliness was a major issue
NEWPORT’S Lee Evans has completed his move from Sheffield United to Wigan Athletic, initially on loan, with a permanent transfer agreed for January. The 24-year-old Wales international will sign a two-and-a-half year deal at the DW Stadium once
A MUSICIAN from Newport has recorded his own version of a Britpop classic, celebrating life in the city. Jack Perrett has today released 'Portlife', a parody of the 1994 song 'Parklife' by Blur. He has also recorded an imitation of the music
Hot on the heels of exceptional half year results, Newport-based Henry Howard Finance Group has appointed a new head of HR and compliance to help support its continued growth. Melissa Rees, from Bridgend in South Wales, has more than 14 years’ experience
Thomas Carroll, the Welsh insurance broking, risk and wealth management company which recently opened an office in Newport, has appointed Gareth Cotty as managing director of its broking arm. Based at Thomas Carroll’s headquarters in Caerphilly,
SHOWERS are forecast to continue until the afternoon (FRI), with heavy downpours expected in some areas. The Met Office has not issued a weather warning, but people travelling west of Newport should expect poor driving conditions due to surface
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn has backed academy star Momodou Touray to be a big hit during his loan spell at Barry Town United. Touray joined the Welsh Premier League side on a season-long loan deal late last month and scored a hat-trick
A POPULAR motorbike event which attracts thousands of spectators a year is set to return next month. Hoggin’ the Bridge will see hundreds of bikers rev off from Aust then cross the Severn Bridge before finishing at David Broome Equestrian Centre
A GOLF club in Monmouthshire which closed after nearly 30 years in business could be transformed into holiday let apartments. Alice Springs Golf Club in Kemeys Commander, near Usk, shut its doors in 2015 after coming into financial difficulties
EARLIER this week we reported how fed-up residents and others in Newport had set up a Facebook group calling for something to be done about anti-social behaviour at the city's bus station. The group, which already has more than 300 members, was
A PERVERT who asked a young girl to expose herself to him after he told her she was “sexy” has been jailed. Adam Bailey, 31, typed out messages on his mobile phone which he showed to his victim, Newport Crown Court was told. The defendant admitted
