Archive - Monday, 24 June 2019

Community rallies together to support railway, six months after thieves stole £14,000
THE community of Blaenavon rallied together on Saturday night for a fundraising concert to support Blaenavon Heritage Railway, nearly six months after the organisations offices were ransacked by thieves.
'Too often victims feel let down': How out-of-court orders mean offenders walk away without a criminal record
ACROSS the UK, thousands of offenders escaped prosecution last year for offences as serious as child sex abuse, kidnapping, knife crime, and drug trafficking.
Dog-eating festival returns to Chinese region twinned with Newport
AN ESTIMATED 15,000 dogs will be tortured and eaten this week at a festival held in a Chinese autonomous region twinned with Newport.
New litter picking group focused on Newport East clear 20 bags of rubbish in one hour
A LITTER pick by a newly formed group has been hailed a success after clearing 20 bags of litter in their first outing.
Circus skills, willow art, and more: Free festival workshops taking over the city
AN ARRAY of wonderful workshops will spread some festival spirit ahead of Newport’s Big Splash.
Fears for future of historic mansion after Welsh Government reject council approved plans to turn it into flats
FEARS for the future of a historic mansion have been voiced after plans to convert it into 51 apartments were rejected by Welsh ministers.
2 Sisters teams up with recruiter to fill 600 jobs at Rogerstone site
A Rogerstone food manufacturing business is looking to recruit 600 staff to help it through its peak period.
Pontllanfraith leisure centre to remain open - for now - following judge's ruling
A JUDGE has ruled that a Caerphilly council decision to close Pontllanfraith leisure centre for good next Sunday, June 30, be quashed.
A popular pub's play area could be torn down because of complaints over too many 'screaming children'
HUNDREDS of people have come to the defence of a Monmouthshire pub facing calls to tear down its long-standing children’s play area.
Father accused of murdering 15-week-old son by shaking him to death
A FATHER murdered his 15-week-old baby son after shaking him so violently his eyes bled, a jury was told.
Tory politician seeks constituents' views on who to vote for in leadership contest
A REGIONAL assembly member is consulting his constituents about who they think he should vote for in the Conservative Party leadership election.
Local schools prepare for third annual Torfaen Enterprise Week
Businesses from around Torfaen are gearing up to take part in the third Torfaen Enterprise Week by working with schools from across the area.
Relative of Nye Bevan - founder of the NHS - died after 'life-threatening' mistake from two trusts
A RELATIVE of the founder of the NHS died after a "life-threatening mistake" made by two NHS trusts.
Finance firm helps drinks business bloom
A Newport-based finance firm has helped family business Jolly’s Drinks to find new life.
Online tickets now available for Skindred concert at Cwmbran Stadium - after phone lines were jammed by eager fans
TICKETS for the Stadium Rocks event in Cwmbran are now available online.
'Your decision could save someone’s life' - Man shows heart with milestone 100th blood donation
A MAN from Newport was recognised by the Welsh Blood Service for reaching the highest blood donation milestone of 100 donations at an award ceremony in Cardiff – an award which takes a minimum of 30 years to achieve.
Five men released under investigation following Abergavenny town centre 'disorder'
GWENT Police are continuing to investigate reports of disorder in Abergavenny town centre, which took place on Saturday evening.
Lord Prescott admitted to hospital after suffering stroke
FORMER deputy prime minister Lord Prescott has been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke.
'I would like to make other little girls feel and look beautiful': Seven-year-old gets the chop after watching her aunt lose her hair to leukaemia
A SEVEN-year-old girl was inspired to cut off her hair after watching her aunt lose hers while fighting leukaemia.
More people jailed in England and Wales than anywhere else in western Europe – report
MORE people are being sent to prison in England and Wales every year than anywhere else in western Europe, figures have suggested.
Pub landlord fined for selling alcohol to two 15 year olds
A PUB landlord has been fined for the sale of alcohol on his premises to underage teenagers.
'I couldn’t see how I could go on': Stroke victim speaks out as report suggests three-quarters of survivors struggle with their mental health
A STROKE survivor from Risca has shared how the condition left him struggling with his emotional and mental health.
Dragons lock Nansen set for World Cup agony
DRAGONS lock Brandon Nansen looks set for World Cup heartbreak after being left out of Samoa's squad for the Pacific Nations Cup.
Driver flees scene after car ends up in tree near Devauden
AN incident near Devauden which resulted in a car being lodged in a roadside tree greeted Gwent Police officers in the early hours of this morning.
Congestion on M4 near Newport after motorway collision
UPDATE: The accident has now been moved onto the hard shoulder and all lanes have been reopened.
Dragons lock Cory Hill aims to win back Wales 4 jersey for World Cup
CORY Hill is hungry to win back the Wales’ 4 jersey at the World Cup, but the Dragons captain will happily accept a role as Warren Gatland’s supersub as a consolation prize.
South Wales' Stagecoach bus driver of the year from Caerphilly is heading to the UK finals
A CAERPHILLY depot Stagecoach bus driver has won the 'Bus Driver of the Year' award.
Several Tory MPs would be willing to bring down their own government and force a general election to stop no deal, according to defence minister
AROUND a dozen Conservative MPs would support a vote of no confidence in the Government to stop a no-deal Brexit, Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood has said.
Met Office weather warning for thunderstorms - but week ahead looking more settled
THE Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms.
Food Bank Appeal: 12 tonnes of food were doled out in six months by one city foodbank - we need your help
WE are today launching our month-long food bank appeal - and are calling on the people of Gwent to join us in supporting the most vulnerable in society.
Rail, Maritime and Transport union warns of national strike in a dispute over pensions
THE leader of the biggest rail workers' union is warning of a national strike in a dispute over pensions.
A Newport teacher publishes his sixth novel
HE JUGGLED a full-time teaching job with penning a novel - and one year later Paul Manship has had the work published.
Motorway at Brynglas Tunnels set to close for maintenance works
MOTORISTS are reminded that the M4 at the Brynglas Tunnels will be closed Wednesday for essential maintenance works and an emergency service exercise.
Chepstow's new B&M store makes a good first impression with locals
THERE was only one conversation topic in Chepstow last week – the new B&M Home Store, which opened on Wednesday.
Ruth Hill
HILL The family of the late Ruth Hill would like to thank all who attended the funeral and service of thanksgiving on 12th June 2019. Thanks to Reverend John Raine for the beautiful service with some wonderful singing, also to Peterson Funeral Directors…
June Yarnold
YARNOLD June Mary From husband Denis and family. Linda, Christine, Colin, Chris, John and Rob. Love always xxx
Faye Tutton
TUTTON FAYE Darling wife to John, laughed, cried, and loved. No more pain, in body and mind... now at peace forever in our hearts and will always be with us. In loving memory of a caring and wonderful mother to sons Mark and Paul, will be deeply missed.…
Clarice Williams
WILLIAMS Clarice May On June 11th peacefully at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Clarice, aged 92 years. Devoted wife of Albert, much loved mother of Andrew and the late Annmarie, mother in law of Andrea and Roger, cherished nan of Philip, Marc, Cathy, Gemma…
Claudine Brown
BROWN Claudine (nee Sharpe) of Abergavenny, Aged 82, died peacefully in hospital. Beloved wife to the late Alan, Mother to Philip and the late Christian, Grandmother to Gabriel and Isabella. Requiem Mass to be held at St David Lewis & St Francis…
faye tutton
Tutton Faye Patricia Peacefully on 3rd June 2019 after an illness borne with great courage and dignity, Faye Patricia aged 72 years of High Cross close, Rogerstone. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mother of Mark and Paul Resting in the private…
barbara lewis
LEWIS BARBARA CHRISTINE Peacefully on 6th June at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Barbara, aged 81 year. Loved wife of Roy, loving mother of Wendy, Diane and Belinda, dearest mother in law to Paul and cherished nan of all her grandchildren and great…
james dorning
DORNING James Always in my thoughts. Forever in my heart. Rest in Peace Sweetheart. Daddy

23rd June 2019