Archive - Wednesday, 23 October 2019

John Morgan
MORGAN John Edward Suddenly on 9th October 2019 John of Church Terrace, Pontnewynydd. Much loved son of Oliver and Carole, and loved by his brother Barry. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Gwent Crematorium on Friday 1st November 2019 at…
ruby gamblin
GAMBLIN Previously Long Nee Kilmister Peacfully on 9th October 2019 at Leadon Court Nursing Home. Ruby Gamblin aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Gamblin and previously the late Reginald Long, devoted mother of Brenda, Christopher and the…
Russell Skyrme
SKYRME On 14th October 2019 Russell George of Mead Lane, Northville passed away peacefully, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Patricia, devoted father of Glen, Gareth, and Graham, father-in-law of Jayne, loved Grampy and Great Grampy. Sadly…
geoffrey griffiths
GRIFFITHS Geoffrey William Peacefully on October 9th at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Geoffrey (former Toastmaster). Beloved husband of the late Margaret and loving father of Nannette, Jayne, Jeremy and their families. Grateful thanks to the staff of B3,…
john barton
BARTON Dad/Granch A cluster of beautiful flowers sprayed with a million tears, wishing God could have spared you for a few more years. Love you always, Son Stephen, Daughter Karen and Grandchildren Rachel, Brian and the late Melanie and Katie. xxx
john barton
BARTON John Tired eyes are sleeping, willing hands are still, he lived for those he loved and love him I always will. His life was like a candle it burned so clear and bright but as the dawn was breaking it faded with the night. Your painful days are…
lorraine powell
POWELL Lorraine Peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at Royal Gwent Hospital on October 8th aged 83 years. Lorraine of St Marys Road, Penllwyn, Blackwood. Beloved wife to the late Edward, devoted mam of Jayne, Tania and very much loved nan of…
Walter Roden
RODEN Walter Joseph Roden Walter Joseph (Wally) on 4th October 2019 passed away peacefully aged 87 years. Beloved Husband of Patricia, devoted Dad of David, Marc, Wally junior, Michael and Mary-ellen, much loved brother of Barbara and Mary, and dearly…
A4042 closed following crash
THE southbound carriageway of the A4042, is closed, between the Turnpike Roundabout and the Crown Roundabout.
Brexit showdown: How did your MP vote?
THE majority of Gwent's MPs voted to block the prime minister's new Brexit deal in a crunch vote last night.
Lane blocked on M4 Eastbound
ONE lane has been blocked on the M4 Eastbound from J28, Tredegar Park, to J27, Glassllwch Crescent, due to a broken down bus.
Prisoner jailed for spitting in policeman's face
A MAN who spat in the face of a policeman and punched a woman outside a supermarket after being refused a cigarette has been jailed.
Man's amazing weight loss journey after battle with mental health
A CWMBRAN man who lost six stone after fending off his mental demons following a debilitating injury impressed judges at a bodybuilding competition for over-40s.
Role for Newport's Orb steelworks in supply chain for electric vehicles would avoid closure 'travesty'
UK Government ministers have been urged by Newport East MP Jessica Morden to examine how Newport's Orb Electrical Steels plant can form part of the supply chain for electric vehicles.
Generous 10-year-old organises winter collection for the homeless
A 10-YEAR-OLD from Cwmbran has organised a shoebox collection to help the homeless.
Huge success for young pumpkin growers
PUPILS at Monmouth School Boys’ Prep have excelled once again in the annual pumpkin-growing competition.
Council agrees to join development body despite 'colossal waste of money' claims
COUNCILLORS in Torfaen have voted to join a regional development plan with other local authorities, despite opposition members branding it "a colossal waste of money".
New holiday let set for Monmouthshire
PLANS for a new holiday let in Llandogo have been given the go ahead.
Moriarty: I feared a red that would be the end of me
IT WAS the moment when Ross Moriarty feared a careless mistake had left Wales needing a miracle to salvage their World Cup dream.
National success for Robert Stephens – racing with Jim Beavis
ROBERT Stephens can now call himself a National-winning trainer, having sent The Caller up to Sedgefield to take the Durham National on Sunday, with its first prize of £18,768.

22nd October 2019