Archive - Friday, 24 May 2019

LIVE: Updates and reaction as prime minister Theresa May announces her resignation
Prime minister Theresa May has announced she will resign on Friday, June 7.
Stalwart Lennie’s worth his weight in gold, says Dolan
MIDFIELDER Matty Dolan says Lennie Lawrence’s wealth of experience has proved invaluable to Michael Flynn in the Newport County AFC chief’s bid to lead the Exiles into League One.
Mellon just can’t get enough of Rovers superfan Dean
WHILE some managers may curse when they see Mike Dean arrive at their games, the feeling is quite different for Tranmere Rovers boss Micky Mellon.
Missed out on Wembley? Everything you need to know about County's fan park so you can watch the big game
FANS of Newport County AFC who are not heading to Wembley will be able to watch the Sky Bet League Two play-off final drama unfold live on the big screen at Rodney Parade.
Conservatives facing 'total wipeout' in European elections - parties braced for results
POLITICIANS are waiting for the results of European elections which Theresa May hoped would never have to be held - and which could deliver a damaging blow to her Tory party.
Prime Minister expected to reveal when she will leave number 10 today - pulling the trigger on Tory leadership contest
THERESA May is expected to set out when she will quit Number 10 after a Cabinet revolt over her Brexit plan.
Padraig Amond: We all want to be Newport County legends
PADRAIG Amond netted a hat-trick of prizes at the South Wales Argus Sports Awards this week and now he’s focused on making himself a club legend with a win at Wembley tomorrow afternoon.
Newport focused on avoiding unwanted hat-trick, not Wembley
NEWPORT would have loved to be at Wembley cheering on the Exiles tomorrow but instead they will be at Spytty Park looking to bounce back in the defence of their South Wales Premier League title.
'Postcode penalty' revealed with some Gwent children facing the worst education and employment prospects in Wales
YOUNG people in some parts of Gwent have among the worst education and employment prospects in Wales, highlighting what researchers called a 'postcode penalty'.
The Bulging Beagle from Newport who loves Sunday roasts and will feature in the UK's biggest pet weight loss contest
AN OVERWEIGHT Beagle from Newport with a penchant for Sunday roasts has been selected for the UK’s largest pet slimming competition – PDSA Pet Fit Club.
'We need more pods to transform lives': People using homeless sleeping pods in the city centre call for more to tackle rough sleeping
ROUGH sleepers who had their lives "transformed" after using sleeping pods are calling for more to be rolled out in Newport city centre to reduce homelessness.
'Tobacco companies want to trap youngsters for life': Study shows four per cent of kids aged 7-13 smoke in Gwent
THE percentage of secondary school children in the Gwent area who smoke regularly has decreased slightly over the last five years, a study has found.
malcolm sykes
SYKES On 6th May 2019 suddenly after a short illness bravely borne, Malcolm Henry aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Ann of Walford Street Newport , and loving companion of Jessie and Roxy on their canal walks. Malcolm will be loved and missed by…
Terry Hill
HILL TERRY On 9th May 2019 peacefully at Royal Gwent Hospital Terence Andrew aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Chris, much loved father of Andrew and Catherine, father-in-law of Andrea and Tony, loving grandfather of Hugo, Oliver, Ellissia and…
margaret palmer
PALMER MARGARET Margaret Palmer passed away peacefully at the Royal Gwent Hospital aged 86. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, dearly loved mother of Tony and the late David, cherished grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral to be held Thursday 30th May…
Jane Cullen
CULLEN JANE On 2nd May 2019 at the Royal Gwent Hospital Jane aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of Jeff of Cot Farm Circle, Newport, much loved mother of Carole and Jeff and their partners Mark and Sue, loving Nan of Chloe, Aimee and Harry. Forever…
Margaret Richards
RICHARDS Margaret Rose (Peggy) Peacefully at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Peggy of Claremont Court, Newport (Previously of Longcroft Road, Caldicot) passed away. Dearly beloved widow of Den (Denzil). Much loved Mum of Kim and Marc, Joy and Jon, Wendy and…
John Williamson
Williamson John McKay (Jack) Sadly on May 13th 2019 at the John Radcliff Hospital Oxfordshire, Jack aged 96 years passed away. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty Annie Eliza Williamson formerly of Allt-yr-yn Road, Newport. Jack was a hugely loved…
Lorraine Williams
WILLIAMS (Lorry) On 19th May 2019, Lorraine Charles Bradbury Williams passed away peacefully at his home in Dinas Path, Cwmbran, aged 76 years. Beloved Husband of Christine, devoted Father to Lee and Nicola, Father-in-law to Rachel, Dearly loved Bampi…
Margot Williams
AMENDED NOTICE WILLIAMS nee Reardon Margot Joyce On 9th May 2019 at Capel Grange Nursing Home, Margot, aged 87 years, a dearly loved mam, grandmother and great grandmother. 'Angels in heaven, all robed in white, were playing one day in the garden of…
Raymond Sanson
SANSOM RAYMOND GEORGE (UPPER RACE WAINFELIN NEW INN) Ray, aged 87, passed peacefully away on May 3rd with his family around him. Dear husband of Elizabeth, much loved father of Sheila, Rae and the late baby Susan, respected father-in-law of Bill and…
Mary Silk
SILK Mary Silk passed away at home on 11th May 2019. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 4th June, service 1.00pm at Gwent Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be given at the service for…
Fay Davies
DAVIES Fay Valerie Peacefully on 20th May 2019 at Thomas Gabriel Nursing Home. Fay formerly of Bakery Houses, Talywain. Beloved Wife to the late John Davies. Much loved Mother of Bryan and Ken. Respected Mother-in-law to Karen and Lindsey. A cherished…
Michael McDonnell
McDONNELL On 14th May 2019, Michael John passed away suddenly at his home in Llanmartin aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Carol, devoted dad of Steven, father-in-law to Lisa, much loved grandad to Jessica and Poppy, great grandad to Olivia, sadly missed…
betty sweetland
SWEETLAND On 13th May 2019, Betty Sweetland formerly of Two Locks, Cwmbran passed away peacefully at The Royal Gwent Hospital, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, devoted mother of Colin and Glynis, dear mother-in-law of Linda and Anthony, much…
Alan Maclachlan
MACLACHLAN ALAN THOMAS (MAC) Suddenly but peacefully at the Royal Gwent Hospital on May 11th, aged 96 years. Beloved father of Jodie and Hayley, loving grandad of Zayd, Helima, Mitchell, Hibah, Mackenzie, Hope, Mikey, Dawson and Callum, adored by Kay…
marjorie whitby
WHITBY Peacefully on 8th May 2019, Marjorie Rosalie Whitby formerly of Griffithstown and Llanyrafon. Devoted sister and sister in law of the late Doreen and Norman Tamplin, dearest "Auntie" of Roger, Barbara, June and Wayne, loved and sadly missed by…
Leonard Edwards
EDWARDS Leonard Alfred Passed away peacefully on 4th May 2019. Beloved husband of Shirley. Forever in the hearts of his family. The funeral will take place on Tuesday 28th may 2019, at St. Stephen's Church in Pill at 11.30am. Followed by the Ferns Club,…
Sylvia Heyes
HEYES (Nee Hulmes) On 15th May 2019, Sylvia Irene of Ty Coch, Cwmbran and formerly of Church Crescent, Ebbw Vale passed away peacefully, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Clifford and devoted mother of Terry. Funeral Friday 7th June, service…
Ray Sansom
SANSOM RAY The family would like to thank all who phoned, visited, sent cards, flowers and messages of sympathy. Thanks also to the Rev Beverly Morgan and all staff at Co-op Funeralcare Pontypool; their professional services and support were very much…
GRAPHIC IMAGES: Miracle recovery of five-year-old girl who had finger sliced off in an accident
A YOUNG child has had a miracle recovery after the top of her finger was cut off by a closing door.
An 88-year-old Newport woman tried to chase two thieves who stole her pension money in broad daylight
AN 88-year-old woman reportedly tried to chase after two thieves who stole her pension money as she walked home.
Euro Foods Group to open budget hotel chain in Newport and Cwmbran - with its first premises above a working cash and carry
GWENT-BASED food distribution company Euro Foods Group is planning to break into the budget accommodation sector - and will be opening its first three hotels in Newport and Cwmbran.

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LIVE: Updates and reaction as prime minister Theresa May announces her resignation

Stalwart Lennie’s worth his weight in gold, says Dolan

Mellon just can’t get enough of Rovers superfan Dean

Missed out on Wembley? Everything you need to know about County's fan park so you can watch the big game

Conservatives facing 'total wipeout' in European elections - parties braced for results

Prime Minister expected to reveal when she will leave number 10 today - pulling the trigger on Tory leadership contest

Padraig Amond: We all want to be Newport County legends

Newport focused on avoiding unwanted hat-trick, not Wembley

'Postcode penalty' revealed with some Gwent children facing the worst education and employment prospects in Wales

The Bulging Beagle from Newport who loves Sunday roasts and will feature in the UK's biggest pet weight loss contest

'We need more pods to transform lives': People using homeless sleeping pods in the city centre call for more to tackle rough sleeping

'Tobacco companies want to trap youngsters for life': Study shows four per cent of kids aged 7-13 smoke in Gwent

malcolm sykes

Terry Hill

margaret palmer

Jane Cullen

Margaret Richards

John Williamson

Lorraine Williams

Margot Williams

Raymond Sanson

Mary Silk

Fay Davies

Michael McDonnell

betty sweetland

Alan Maclachlan

marjorie whitby

Leonard Edwards

Sylvia Heyes

Ray Sansom

GRAPHIC IMAGES: Miracle recovery of five-year-old girl who had finger sliced off in an accident

An 88-year-old Newport woman tried to chase two thieves who stole her pension money in broad daylight

Euro Foods Group to open budget hotel chain in Newport and Cwmbran - with its first premises above a working cash and carry