Archive - Monday, 17 September 2018

Tourism almost doubles in recent years to city
TOURISM to Newport has almost doubled in recent years, according to the latest statistics.
Park celebrates first time achieving Green Flag status
A PARK has recently raised the Green Flag for the first time.
Boost for eye care services in Wales
EYE care services across Wales are set to be transformed by a range of measures underpinned by an investment of £4 million.
Kitten found with bone sticking out of leg is given second chance at life
(WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTO)
ANDREW PENMAN: Brilliant Enzo will never be forgotten
SADLY the final bell has sounded for Enzo Calzaghe – one of the greatest boxing trainers of all time and without doubt the biggest character in Gwent sport.
Commercial property buyers sniff out a sale
A former veterinary surgery was among a host of commercial properties which created wealth of interest at a recent auctions sale.
Bookings now open for first Welsh language escape room
A POPULAR Escape Room game is now available in Welsh.
Kymin to mark silver anniversary with glittering dinner in aid of hospice
Newport-based financial services business Kymin will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a black tie dinner dance next month in aid of St David’s Hospice Care.
REVIEW: War and Peace, Prokofiev, Welsh National Opera, at Wales Millennium Centre
THIS is by any definition an epic evening of music theatre which leaves the audience at times exhilarated, at times emotionally drained but also, after a very long night in the theatre, at times exhausted.
Innovative club membership portal launched by Caerphilly tech company
Clubetter, a fully bilingual club membership portal which allows grassroots clubs, societies, community, professional and business groups to communicate and work efficiently, is being officially launched on September 19.
Blaenau Gwent could become latest to offer care leavers council tax exemption
BLAENAU Gwent could become the latest local authority in Wales to exempt young people leaving care from paying council tax.
Exiles legend Warren sure his former club will bounce back
NEWPORT County AFC legend Gary Warren is convinced that his former club will bounce back from Saturday’s 6-0 humiliation at the hands of his new club Yeovil Town.
Dollars donated by US firm’s Cwmbran facility help hospice charity provide care in the community
A Cwmbran-based, US–Owned Valve manufacturer has handed a cheque for $25,000 to St David’s Hospice Care to help fund its care in the community.
Specialist insurance business says Mamhilad Park Estate is the perfect place to put down roots and grow
THE flexibility of Mamhilad Park Estate is enabling a booming insurance business to double in size without leaving its home.
Winners of EVIC ‘free office’ competition are announced
Two Gwent businesses have been given a boost by Tata Steel subsidiary UK Steel Enterprise.
The number of south Wales grass fires swelled by 302 per cent this summer, with half of all blazes in Gwent
MORE THAN 700 grass fires were reported in Gwent during the summer as incidents across south Wales rose by 302 per cent.
Britain’s stressed-out workers are hurting UK productivity
More than two-fifths of British workers say they regularly lose sleep as a result of workplace stress, a study from Wrike, the collaborative work management platform has found.
Newport agent makes it onto The Negotiator Awards 2018 shortlist
Newport-based Red Dragon Estate Agents has been named as a finalist of The Negotiator Awards 2018 in the Welsh Regional Category.
Henry Howard Finance makes further senior appointments
Two new key appointments have been made at one of the UK’s leading independent funder, Newport-based Henry Howard Finance to help support the independent funder’s continued growth.
Police used Pill public order powers 'extensively' in first year
MEASURES against antisocial behaviour in the Pill area of Newport have been “extensively used” in its first year, a report reveals.
Dublin drubbing hasn't dented Dragons' confidence for must-win clash - Cudd
FLANKER Nic Cudd believes the Dragons' defence in Dublin gives reason for optimism ahead of Saturday's must-win Guinness PRO14 clash with Zebre – despite shipping a half-century of points.
Landlord forum launches new season to help landlords navigate private rented sector
The new season of the Gwent Landlord Forum kicks off on September 25 at the Parkway Hotel in Llantarnam, Cwmbran.
Ten years on from Lehman Brothers
By Gerald Davies, of Kymin Financial Services
Delays on Ebbw Vale line after vehicle crashes into bridge
A VEHICLE has crashed into a bridge in Newbridge, causing disruption to the Ebbw Vale line.
Caerphilly council could get £1.3m in VAT repayment claim
CAERPHILLY council could be awarded around £1.3 million as part of a VAT repayment claim regarding sporting and leisure services.
Storm Helene: Yellow warning in place for most of Wales with strong winds expected
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for large parts of Wales with Storm Helene will bring a spell of strong winds over the next two days.
Internet paedophile jailed over 'horrific' images of children being abused
AN internet paedophile who downloaded “horrific” images of children being sexually abused has been jailed for 20 months.
New bridal shop opens in Newport
A BRIDAL beauty specialist is 'delighted' with her new shop.
george goodwin
GOODWIN On 1st September 2018 peacefully at the Royal Gwent Hospital George Wilson aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Win, much loved father of Dennis, Brian and Cheryl and a loved grandfather and great grandfather. Re-united with Mum. Funeral…
valerie francis
FRANCIS Valerie Died peacefully at her home in Glyn Anwen. Beloved wife of Jack, and mother of Lynne and Gillian, and grandchildren Ben, Daniel and Tom. Funeral to be held on Monday 24th September at Langstone Vale Crematorium at 3:30pm. Donations in…
june bullock
BULLOCK Peacefully on 8th September 2018, June Bullock of Pontypool. Devoted mother of Kim, Stephen, Lynn and Deborah, much loved nan and special nan to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren, loved sister of Kay. Sadly missed by all her family…
Thomas Davies
DAVIES Thomas Henry (Tom) My lovely Dad, reunited with Mum. I cannot find the words to express how much I will miss you. Keep searching for the bluebirds. Michele.
Thomas Davies
DAVIES Thomas Henry (Tom) Suddenly on September 4th 2018 at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Tom aged 90 years of Ringland, Newport. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie and a much loved dad of Michele. Tom will be very sadly missed by all his family and…
Henry Charles
CHARLES Henry William Peacefully on the 2nd September, Henry aged 85. Beloved husband of Pam, much loved dad of Lynne and Robert, and devoted grandad and great grandad. Funeral service at Langstone Vale Crematorium on Tuesday 25th September at 1.30pm…
michael lee
LEE Michael John Passed away on 5th September at the Heath Hospital with family, after a long illness, Mike aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Carmel, loving father of Ceri, Shelly, Marie, Jeanette and their partners and dearly loved by all his…
€4.3m of EU funding support for Ireland-Wales marine observation scheme
FINANCE Secretary Mark Drakeford will today announce €4.3m of EU funding to develop advanced marine monitoring systems in the Irish Sea.
£1.1m restoration of Newport's historic arcade moves a step closer
THE RESTORATION of Newport's oldest surviving arcade is set to move a step closer next week.
B4239 closed as debris leaves road 'impassable'
A SECTION of the B4239 Wentloog Avenue has been closed due to debris falling from a lorry and blocking the road.
Jailed drug dealer hid heroin in his pants
A DRUG dealer caught by undercover police officers with heroin hidden in his pants has been jailed for nearly five years.
Flynn demands response after Yeovil shocker
BOSS Michael Flynn has demanded a response from his players after witnessing Newport County AFC’s 6-0 humiliation at the hands of Yeovil Town in front of the Rodney Parade faithful.

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Tourism almost doubles in recent years to city

Park celebrates first time achieving Green Flag status

Boost for eye care services in Wales

Kitten found with bone sticking out of leg is given second chance at life

ANDREW PENMAN: Brilliant Enzo will never be forgotten

Commercial property buyers sniff out a sale

Bookings now open for first Welsh language escape room

Kymin to mark silver anniversary with glittering dinner in aid of hospice

REVIEW: War and Peace, Prokofiev, Welsh National Opera, at Wales Millennium Centre

Innovative club membership portal launched by Caerphilly tech company

Blaenau Gwent could become latest to offer care leavers council tax exemption

Exiles legend Warren sure his former club will bounce back

Dollars donated by US firm’s Cwmbran facility help hospice charity provide care in the community

Specialist insurance business says Mamhilad Park Estate is the perfect place to put down roots and grow

Winners of EVIC ‘free office’ competition are announced

The number of south Wales grass fires swelled by 302 per cent this summer, with half of all blazes in Gwent

Britain’s stressed-out workers are hurting UK productivity

Newport agent makes it onto The Negotiator Awards 2018 shortlist

Henry Howard Finance makes further senior appointments

Police used Pill public order powers 'extensively' in first year

Dublin drubbing hasn't dented Dragons' confidence for must-win clash - Cudd

Landlord forum launches new season to help landlords navigate private rented sector

Ten years on from Lehman Brothers

Delays on Ebbw Vale line after vehicle crashes into bridge

Caerphilly council could get £1.3m in VAT repayment claim

Storm Helene: Yellow warning in place for most of Wales with strong winds expected

Internet paedophile jailed over 'horrific' images of children being abused

New bridal shop opens in Newport

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valerie francis

june bullock

Thomas Davies

Thomas Davies

Henry Charles

michael lee

€4.3m of EU funding support for Ireland-Wales marine observation scheme

£1.1m restoration of Newport's historic arcade moves a step closer

B4239 closed as debris leaves road 'impassable'

Jailed drug dealer hid heroin in his pants

Flynn demands response after Yeovil shocker