Archive - Friday, 14 December 2018

Early festive cheer at veterans' annual party in Newport
WAR veterans and pensioners got the VIP treatment at an annual Christmas party held at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in Newport.
Five Newport men join Donald Trump and the Pope in book of 'noteworthy and influential people'
FIVE Newport-born men are among the seven hundred new entries in the newly-published 2019 edition of Who’s Who, a book cataloguing noteworthy and influential people from across every area of public life.
Can you give these dogs the best Christmas present - a loving home?
THE race is on to find a home for three dogs so they don't have to spend Christmas in a kennel.
Dangerous rapist jailed for 24 years
A DANGEROUS rapist was jailed for 24 years after being found guilty of a catalogue of sexual abuse against women.
Delays on M4 and M48 as Severn Bridge toll works begin
Delays are building on the approach to the tolls of both Severn bridges as work starts to remove the pay booths.
Gwent Police precepts could go up by 6.99% to help officers cope with rising crime
POLICING potential protests held in Gwent against the proposed M4 relief road could cost the local force £1 million next year.
Rogue trader back behind bars for conning schoolteacher
A CONVICTED rogue trader who preyed on a “vulnerable” retired schoolteacher and tried to scam her out of £38,000 is back behind bars.
TRAVEL: Letting it all hang out in Northern Spain
Why is it that I always, mind always, take far too many clothes on holiday?
Newport County in talks to keep key men at Rodney Parade
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn has revealed that discussions have already taken place with the board of directors about tying down his key men to new contracts.
Plans to create an 'eco village' of 32 homes submitted to council
PLANS to create an "eco village" of 32 homes in Monmouthshire have been submitted.
Cuts to police station's front-desk services formally opposed by council
PLANS to cut services at Caerphilly police station from next year have been formally opposed by the local authority.
Council plans to run threatened post office from town hub
USK POST office could be relocated to a community hub under plans by Monmouthshire council to maintain the threatened facility.
Wetherspoon gets green light for beer garden at Newport pub
AN ELEVATED beer garden is set to be built at a popular city centre pub after planning permission was granted by Newport council.
Pressure building as Premiership reaches halfway mark
EBBW Vale chief Greg Woods reckons there is “massive pressure” on all 16 clubs in the Principality Premiership this season.
Wales stars return for Dragons in first post-Jackman era fixture
INTERIM head coach Ceri Jones has recalled five Wales internationals to the Dragons side for tomorrow’s daunting trip to French giants Clermont Auvergne in the European Challenge Cup.
Widower who downloaded child and extreme pornography escapes immediate jail term
A WIDOWER who downloaded child and extreme pornography after the death of his wife from cancer was spared an immediate prison sentence.
Michael Flynn: Bristol Rovers links are just 'paper talk'
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn is again being linked with a move away from Rodney Parade but he says there has been no contact from Bristol Rovers.
Yellow weather warning issued with heavy rain and gales expected
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for Newport tomorrow with heavy rain and gales forecast.
All you need to know as work starts to remove Severn Bridge toll booths
AHEAD of the scrapping of the Severn bridge tolls at the start of next week, work has begun to remove the booths on both the M4 and the M48.
Exiles ace Amond wants new deals to keep squad together
PADRAIG Amond believes Newport County AFC should use some of their £315,000 FA Cup windfall to keep the current squad together.
Short notice cancellation of Christmas Disneyland Paris trip by Newport firm slammed for leaving children 'in tears'
SEVERAL families have slammed the short notice cancellation of a magical Christmas holiday to Disneyland Paris by a Newport-based business - with children said to have been left "in tears" as a result.
Drug dealer who peddled crack cocaine so pure it was described as 'rocket fuel' is jailed after undercover sting
A CRACK cocaine and cannabis dealer found with a reference to the dark web on his mobile phone was jailed for more than three years.
Sandra Cowdery
COWDERY Sandra Peacefully at the Royal Gwent Hospital on December 7th, aged 62 years. Beloved fiancée of Fred, loved by her daughters Nichola, Sharon and their partners Sean and Wayne, also her grandchildren Carley, Kieran, Kelly-Ann, Maggie and…
Jean Barwick
BARWICK Jean On 8th December, at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Jean, aged 81 years of Caldicot. Beloved wife of the late Gerry, dearly loved mum, nan & great-nan. Funeral Service Thursday 20th December, 1.30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Caldicot…
Marion Benney
BENNEY Marion Jane (nee Edge) Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 9th December at the age of 92 years, with her family by her side. Devoted wife of the late Ken, her husband of 72 years. Beloved mum of Elaine; Muriel; Brenda; Graham; Colin, and…
Brenda Harris
HARRIS Brenda of Goytre, Passed away peacefully, aged 92 years, on Sunday 9th December at Monnow Vale Hospital, Monmouth. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm and much loved mother of John. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. The…
Thomas Jenkins
JENKINS Thomas Fredericksen (Tom) Passed away peacefully at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr on 5th December 2018 aged 88. Beloved Husband of the late Ruby, loving Step-dad and Bampi, who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Resting at Ellis Williams…
derick toose
TOOSE On 9th December 2018, Derick Keith Toose of Cwmbran. Beloved husband of Sheila, loved brother of Maureen and Mel. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Friday 21st December, service at Panteg Cemetery Chapel, New Inn at 10:00am…
ray davies
DAVIES Ray (Rockhard, Coke Ovens Llanwern) On 5th December 2018, Ray, aged 68 years sadly passed away following a brave fight with cancer. Beloved Husband of Carroll, devoted Dad of Ceri and Gemma, precious Grandad to Ethan, Elliott, Emily and Katie.…
Alan Pring
PRING Alan "Percy" Deepest sympathy to Eileen, Paula, Richard, Joseph and families. Percy, the man, the legend, the rockstar!, thanks for the memories mate, our friendship I will treasure for ever. R.I.P. Love Steve, Sue and George Henson. xxx
kathleen watkins
WATKINS Kathleen On 5th December after a long illness, Kathleen Watkins. Wife of John, mother to June and Allan, mother-in-law to Roger and Caroline, dearly loved grandmother of George and Lucy. Funeral service at Langstone Vale Crematorium on Friday…
beatrice owen
OWEN Beatrice May (Nee Brimble) Unexpectedly on 28th November 2018, Beatrice May aged 87 years, Wife of the late Arthur, Mother of Gareth and Ann, doting grandmother of Laura and her Fiance Alex, with thanks to all the staff of Ty Gwyn Care Home,…
Robert Ryall
RYALL Robert (Bob) Peaceully at home on 7th December, following a long illness, Bob, aged 85 years. Devoted husband of Olwyn, father of Andrea and her husband Jegsie, grandfather of Carrie and her husband Pete, Scarlett and her partner Jack and great…
jean barclay
BARCLAY (nee Leith) Jean Suddenly on November 29th, Jean, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Ken, loving mother of Kenneth, Anita and Cheryl, Lynne and Mark, Nan to Joanne, Zane, Felicity, Holley, Nathaniel and Ewan and great Nan of Alba. Funeral…
gareth shinton
SHINTON CHRISTOPHER Thinking of you on your birthday with sadness in our hearts for a very special someone from whom we had to part. Love always Jan, Gareth, Ian and families
New home of Newport's first Welsh language secondary school officially opened
NEWPORT'S first Welsh medium secondary school has held an official opening ceremony for its new home.
Wales coach Edwards set to become new Dragons head coach
THE Dragons are poised to name Shaun Edwards as Bernard Jackman’s successor after holding talks with the Wales defence guru, according to reports.
Traces of cocaine found on bars and in toilets of multiple pubs, along with ketamine, during inspections
EVIDENCE of cocaine and ketamine use were just some of the issues identified by inspectors during multi-agency visits to licensed premises in the Caerphilly county borough.

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Early festive cheer at veterans' annual party in Newport

Five Newport men join Donald Trump and the Pope in book of 'noteworthy and influential people'

Can you give these dogs the best Christmas present - a loving home?

Dangerous rapist jailed for 24 years

Delays on M4 and M48 as Severn Bridge toll works begin

Gwent Police precepts could go up by 6.99% to help officers cope with rising crime

Rogue trader back behind bars for conning schoolteacher

TRAVEL: Letting it all hang out in Northern Spain

Newport County in talks to keep key men at Rodney Parade

Plans to create an 'eco village' of 32 homes submitted to council

Cuts to police station's front-desk services formally opposed by council

Council plans to run threatened post office from town hub

Wetherspoon gets green light for beer garden at Newport pub

Pressure building as Premiership reaches halfway mark

Wales stars return for Dragons in first post-Jackman era fixture

Widower who downloaded child and extreme pornography escapes immediate jail term

Michael Flynn: Bristol Rovers links are just 'paper talk'

Yellow weather warning issued with heavy rain and gales expected

All you need to know as work starts to remove Severn Bridge toll booths

Exiles ace Amond wants new deals to keep squad together

Short notice cancellation of Christmas Disneyland Paris trip by Newport firm slammed for leaving children 'in tears'

Drug dealer who peddled crack cocaine so pure it was described as 'rocket fuel' is jailed after undercover sting

Sandra Cowdery

Jean Barwick

Marion Benney

Brenda Harris

Thomas Jenkins

derick toose

ray davies

Alan Pring

kathleen watkins

beatrice owen

Robert Ryall

jean barclay

gareth shinton

New home of Newport's first Welsh language secondary school officially opened

Wales coach Edwards set to become new Dragons head coach

Traces of cocaine found on bars and in toilets of multiple pubs, along with ketamine, during inspections