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PONTYPOOL’S route to the Principality Premiership is open after they were granted an A licence by the Welsh Rugby Union.
The Awkward Years is a compelling one-woman performance, about surviving after pressing life's self destruct button.
THOUSANDS of nurses and other NHS staff who work under the terms and conditions of the Agenda for Change programme, are set for a new three-year pay deal.
LUXURY items seized from criminals will go under the hammer tomorrow night at an auction.
THOUSANDS of people have joined the national bone marrow donor register after they were inspired by a boy who urgently needs a transplant.
A FARMER who illegally felled scores of 200-year-old beech trees faces a potential six-figure fine.
A BENEFITS fraudster who swindled the taxpayer out of nearly £24,000 after falsely claiming she was the main carer for her three children has escaped an immediate jail sentence.
A CHARITY that raises awareness of lung disease pulmonary fibrosis is hosting a fundraising coffee and cake afternoon at Parc Golf Club, Coedkernew, Newport, on Saturday, September 22.
A NEWPORT fish and chip shop has unveiled its new look after a car had crashed through its wall.
A MAN has been jailed after police caught him with a "home made cosh" made from a snooker ball in a sock which he had stuffed down his trousers.
THIS month, as daylight grows a little shorter by the day, the autumn sky will have a lot to offer, both for beginners in stargazing and the more experienced observer.
FOR the first time ever, a live show by Cliff Richard will be broadcast in cinemas throughout the UK and Ireland.
TRIBUTES have continued to pour in for the father of an undefeated world champion boxer, who died this week.
A HUSBAND and wife team who made £65,000 selling counterfeit football tops and global music star Ed Sheeran T-shirts online were ordered to repay £75,000.
LEON Brown is set to miss the Dragons' must-win Guinness PRO14 clash with Zebre on Saturday – but his fellow Wales tighthead Aaron Jarvis is poised his debut after a miracle recovery from injury.
ONE lane of the M4 eastbound has been closed after a lorry has broken down, leading to delays.
THE Dragons' must- clash with Zebre on Saturday will be refereed by Joy Neville – with the trailblazing Irish official taking charge of her first Guinness PRO14 clash on foreign soil.
THE NEXT stage in the redevelopment of Abergavenny Town Hall to provide a new community hub could be agreed this week.
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A FORMER AM has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children.
CONTROVERSIAL proposals to overhaul Caerphilly county borough’s sport and leisure services should be referred to full council, according to some councillors.
A MOTHER-of-five from Chepstow is preparing to shave off her hair for a cancer charity after being diagnosed with the illness for the fifth time in eight years.
A PHOTOGRAPHER from Pontypool has transformed her studio into an emporium showcasing work from young local artists.
THE Dragons Under-18s maintained their unbeaten start to the WRU Regional Age-Grade Championship when they beat RGC 36-22.
FORMER Newport Dragons and Wales second row Ian Gough is returning to his home town of Cwmbran for a charity dinner in his honour.
A TEAM who work tirelessly to help vulnerable children had a royal visitor yesterday.
WE’VE all had bad days at the office and the Newport County AFC players endured a nightmare 90 minutes on Saturday.
Gwent Police’s newest department – Mental Health Triage Team – is at the forefront in tackling crises on an hour-by-hour basis. Reporter Tomos Povey visited the control room in Gwent Police HQ to learn more
LANES have been closed on the M48 Severn Bridge as Storm Helene brings strong winds and rain to Gwent.
NEWPORT County AFC defender Fraser Franks admits Saturday’s 6-0 home defeat at the hands of Yeovil Town was “unacceptable” but he’s adamant that sticking together is the key to recovering from a day to forget.
PARTS of Wales are being battered by 50mph winds this morning, and a second yellow weather warning has been issued for tomorrow, with warnings of injury and danger to life from flying debris.
A CHILD sex abuse victim told a court how her life was “completely destroyed” by her attacker who was jailed for four years.
IT is nearly Age Positive Week, and Age Cymru want to know how you plan to celebrate.
A GROUP of teenage friends from Monmouth School for Boys have raised more than £2,700 in memory of an aspiring cox by rowing the length of Loch Ness.
ANTHONY Mark On September 12th peacefully at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Mark aged 58 years. Much loved father of Kelly, Kimberley, Annalise and Eloise, loved son of Tommy, stepson of Ann, brother of Debbie and will be fondly remembered by Julie. Funeral…
HAMMOND Shirley Ann Missing you more than ever, thinking of you always, loving you forever. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. All our love, Desi, Paul, Sharon, Connor, Sophie, Ashley and baby Ella XXXXXXX
DAVIES Tommy Sadly missed, remembered always. Sister Anne, niece Dilys and brothers Ivor and Syd. xxx
JONES Robert Suddenly but peacefully on Friday 31st August 2018 at Royal Gwent Hospital Robert sadly passed away. A Loving Father to Ian and a loving Father in law, a much loved Grandad and brother. Funeral Service to be held at Gwent Crematorium,…
PACINI Susanna Elena (nee Sidoli) Of High Cross Road, Rogerstone, died peacefully after a short illness, on 6th September 2018, aged 89. Susy, beloved wife of the late Adamo, loving Mother and Nonna. Loved by all her family and friends. Funeral Service…
ALEXANDER Peter Peacefully at home on 30th August 2018, with his loving wife by his side and after a long illness bourn with great courage and dignity Peter aged 79 years of Glanwern Close Newport. Dearly loved husband of Lesley, Devoted Dad of Brian…
WATERS In Loving Memory of Walter Kenneth Waters who died peacefully in his sleep at The Royal Gwent Hospital on Thursday 6th September 2018 aged 85 years. Father to zKenneth, Wayne and Donna, deeply loved partner of Shirley, loved and adored Grandad…
MAHONEY Brian Sadly passed away on 12th September 2018 at his daughter's house Mass in Usk Catholic Church 1pm 26th September 2018 followed by Gwent Crematorium 2.30pm family flowers only. Enquiries to Ted Williams Tel: 01873 853942
GWENT Police officers will increase stop and search powers by stopping and targeting those acting suspiciously on our streets.
A NEWLY-TRAINED prison guard has avoided jail after he was caught kissing an inmate just months after taking up his first post.
HAVE you seen this 20-year-old man?
THE father of the world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe has died surrounded by his family in hospital.
