NEWPORT Titans coach Dan Clements has warned his players not to take anything for granted when they take on Valley Cougars in the Total RL.com Welsh Conference at Sardis Road, Pontypridd, tomorrow. The Titans are on the back of two defeats, to Aberavon
A YOUNG Gwent volunteer was awarded for her hard work and dedication at a national ceremony. She is only 15, and has learning difficulties, but Gemma Nicholls of Varteg, near Pontypool, uses her spare time to help both youngsters and the elderly. Gemma
This achievement was made possible by the work of the three Fiat plants where the Punto is built: the SATA facility at Melfi near Potenza, Turin's Mirafiori complex, and the Termini Imerese factory in the province of Palermo. The event was celebrated
The Raj Gate, Llanfrechfa YOU really feel like you're in the lap of luxury as you sink into the huge leather sofas in the tastefully appointed lounge bar of the Raj Gate. There you can sip your drink and peruse the menu in an unhurried manner. And you're
THIS year's Party in the Park promises to be a lively affair with some of your favourite chart artists, a few familiar faces from previous parties and some faces to watch out for in the future. You can still get your hands on tickets, costing £10, for
THE LIONS' very own Phileas Fogg, Michael Owen, has flown around the world and back again in just five days and he has landed straight back in the squad to face Otago tomorrow. The Newport Gwent Dragon captain has been promoted to the bench after England's
NEWPORT-born Ryan Jones completes a fantastic year when he makes his debut for the British Lions against Otago in Dunedin on Saturday. It's a quick call-up for the former Newport Youth ace who plays for Celtic League champions the Ospreys. He was hauled
It's almost time for Father's Day (19th June) and if your Dad is the consummate 'petrol head' or is still a big kid at heart, you can find the perfect gift for his special day at your local Renault dealer. There is a wide range of gifts and accessories
Newport Wasps pushed Glasgow all the way at Ashfield last night in a Premier League thriller. Although losing by six points Wasps took the precious bonus point. Wasps, riding at Edinburgh tonight, skipped into an early lead and held firm until home pair
The 60 fine historic cars comprise one of the UK's best private collections H&H, Europe's largest specialist historic car auction house, is to auction the Dick Van Dijk Collection - quite simply 60 of the finest collectors' cars of their type ever
Aixam Mega introduced the Mega light utility vehicle to the UK utilities sector, the ultra-lightweight truck raised some interest with local authorities and facilities management operators. Here was a lightweight, compact, vehicle that could access the
PEOPLE say that a girl's hair is her crowning glory - but for young Raia Powell, sacrificing most of it was worth it to grace the stage of the Wales Millennium Centre. Raia, five, from Blackwood, had two-thirds of her hair cut off so that she could play
NEWPORT-born Dan Cherry hopes his record-breaking double hundred for Glamorgan against Middlesex has finally put his first-class career on the map and silenced the doubters. The 25-year-old left-hander has been in and out of the Glamorgan side for the
THE LIONS' very own Phileas Fogg, Michael Owen, has flown around the world and back again in just five days and he has landed straight back in the squad to face Otago tomorrow. The Newport Gwent Dragon captain has been promoted to the bench after England's
The Welsh Proms Cardiff Centenary Season, at St David's Hall from July 14 to 23, promises to be the highlight of this summer's musical calendar, with a magical feast of music to celebrate Cardiff's centenary and Jubilee year. Under the baton of Owain
HARLEY-DAVIDSON Motor Company, the world-famous motorcycle manufacturer, has announced the opening of its first authorised dealership in Moscow. Situated on Kutuzovskiy Prospekt, Harley-Davidson Moscow will sell the full-range of Harley-Davidson motorcycles
A rare Lagonda Le Mans team car will under the hammer at the H&H sale this July 26/27 and a fully restored Brabham BT11A single-seater expected to be equally fought over One of three specially Works modified Lagonda M45 41/2-litre cars race prepared
HUNDREDS of people said goodbye yesterday to Jasmine Allen, 12, who died in a school minibus crash. Even the weather wore the dress of mourning, the drizzle falling like a shroud as the people gathered to say their final farewells. This week Jasmine,
IF your other car is a boat, the next DVLA Personalised Registrations auction has the perfect plate on offer, 5 ROW is going under the hammer at Crewe Hall, Crewe, on June 28-30. During the three-day auction, more than 1,400 unique registrations will
POLICE are appealing for information from Abergavenny shoppers in their inquiries into a £40,000 jewellery snatch by a man dressed as a construction worker. The six foot tall man was last seen running up Lewis's Lane around 11.40am on Tuesday clutching
BMW Motorrad's K1200 LT is universally acknowledged as the world's best touring motorcycle. It has won the Motor Cycle News Best Tourer Award for the last six consecutive years (a record in itself) and is regularly seen transporting riders and passengers
VOLVO has received a positive reaction from the used vehicle guides to its new 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines launched in the new S40 earlier this year. Residual value expert EurotaxGlass's has released strong residual value predictions for both
SUZUKI has introduced an Anniversary Edition GSX-R750 and GSX-R600 to celebrate the 20th year of its race-bred flagship sports bike. In recognition of this significant birthday, the very first Anniversary model sold in the UK was presented to its proud
GWENT man John Tinnelli is hoping to hit new fundraising heights later this year when he treks to Everest's base camp. Now in training for the 16-day trip starting on September 30, John, 49, says £4,000 has already been pledged in sponsorship although
STACEY Kent is not just another jazz singer. She boasts six best selling albums, a string of awards, including the 2001 British Jazz Award, 2002 BBC Jazz Award for Best Vocalist and the 2004 Backstage Bistro Award. Now is your chance to catch her at The
A SHAMED Newport city councillor pleaded guilty to making, possessing and distributing child pornography. Dean Jenkins, Tory member for Graig, was caught by police in December as part of an FBI-led probe. Yesterday he admitted 39 charges in a hearing
Summer means only one thing to music lovers - festivals! There are still tickets left for some of the larger gigs but you'll have to be quick. Venue takes a look at some of the main events happening this year T in the Park: July 9 - 10 T in the Park was
Top fights are coming thick and fast at the moment and after Hatton versus Tszyu it's the rematch between Glen Johnson and Antonio Tarver at the FedEx Forum, Memphis, this weekend. This fight between the world's best light-heavyweights has a great deal
A SURVEY of nearly 1,000 battle-hardened truckers by a specialist magazine suggests that for the modern truck driver, fry-ups are still popular but may be on the way out, alcohol is drunk in moderation if at all and regular exercise is on the way in.
Thousands of British car enthusiasts, together with a host of overseas visitors, are in for a special treat later this month. Because Alfa Romeo, a sponsor of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, (24-26 June), is bringing its exciting new sportscar, the eagerly
FOUR friends drowned after their car overturned in a reen near Newport last weekend, according to preliminary investigations revealed today. Scott Harding, 25, his brother Warren, 27, Andrew Brooks, 30, and Geraint Hill, 26, all of Risca, were going on
THE last Toyota model in Europe to be launched with a GT badge was the mighty GT-One Le Mans racer, a no-compromise, thoroughbred machine that powered to a new lap record in the 24-hour contest in 1998. Just as that supercar returns to the track this
THE success of a Newport neighbourhood policing team will soon be matched elsewhere in the county, Gwent's police chief claims. Chief Constable Mike Tonge says that by September 300 police officers and community safety officers will be in place in neighbourhood
REBEL MP Peter Law told the prime minister yesterday that one of the reasons Labour lost Blaenau Gwent was because Tony Blair failed to visit Ebbw Vale when 500 steel jobs were axed. In his maiden speech to parliament, the Independent MP and Assembly
DAIHATSU is targeting driving schools with its manoeuvrable new Sirion supermini, offering free 'He-Man' dual controls worth £400. The Japanese compact car specialist believes the new Sirion is ideal for learner drivers thanks to its tight 9.4 metre kerb-to-kerb
Innovative Saab 9-5 BioPower on first UK show, a carbon-neutral car that runs on 85% bioethanol and 15% petrol (E85) whilst delivering more performance than its petrol equivalent, tailpipe fossil CO2 emissions reduced by approximately 80% on petrol equivalent
Review: Batman Begins (12A) **** Christian Bale, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Katie Holmes, Cillian Murphy and Ken Watanabe THE CAPED Crusader returns in one of the biggest films of the year. This time you can believe the hype
THE Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive system of Toyota Prius has been awarded two category wins in the International Engine of the Year Awards 2005. The revolutionary Hybrid Synergy Drive system won in the 1.4 to 1.8-litre category and also took first place
In February, the announcement that the meal-on-wheels service for Newport's most vulnerable residents was under threat was given a cold reception - but the news that it now looks set to continue received a much warmer response yesterday. The man with
A Musical memory with the greatest tracks from The Carpenters, in Voice Of The Heart at The Borough Theatre Abergavenny on Friday, June 24, at 7.30pm. Following the success of the hit musical Forever In Blue Jeans, Full House Productions return to the
THE Lexus RX 400h is the world's first premium SUV to feature a hybrid power system. It achieves a unique position in the market by not only delivering the low exhaust emissions and high fuel efficiency that are well-established characteristics of hybrid
In the world of personal gizmos and gadgetry, continuous development ensures that nothing stays still for an instant. But in one move, car audio specialist Clarion has dramatically moved the game on in mobile entertainment with its innovative, touch-screen
THERE really is something for everyone on the gig scene this week. On Thursday, as part of 'Refugee Awareness' week in Wales, the Meze Lounge will be hosting the event Safe. The aim of Safe is to play music from around the world and, hopefully, make people
