SOUTH Wales rockers, Kids in Glass Houses, have expressed their delight after Newport's Le Pub was saved as a music venue.

Campaigners had been fighting to keep the Caxton Place venue as a hub for live music in the city since the property was put up for sale in June.

There had been fears developers would turn the building into a wine bar or a block of flats.

But following a long campaign, led by the then bar manager and now business owner Sam Dabb (formerly Sam Harries) Le Pub will remain a launch pad for new bands in the region.

As the Argus reported on Thursday (November 1) Mrs Dabb has now taken on Le Pub on a five-year lease, after a huge show of support from Le Pub's loyal revellers.

They raised around £3,000, primarily through gig ticket sales, which will now be put towards the lease and some refurbishment work.

One of the bands to play a gig to help raise funds was Kids in Glass Houses back in August.

The Aberdare five-piece, who shot the video for their single Fisticuffs at the venue, played a show with all proceeds going to the Save Le Pub appeal.

Frontman Aled Phillips said at the time: "It was really important for us to help Le Pub's cause in any way we could, the same way they supported us when we needed it in the early days.

"I've spent some of the best nights of my life there with great friends and great music."

Speaking to the Argus again, Phillips told of his delight that the venue had been saved.

He, said: " I'm elated that Le Pub has been saved and that it's future looks brighter than ever.

"We're extremely proud of the community that pulled together to help support the cause.

"More than anything, I'm glad that it gives another generation of independent music fans a chance to experience a genuinely great venue and somewhere to belong."