It's the home of fish and chips, candy floss, kiss-me-quick hats and, of course that tower. KEN BENNETT took a trip to Blackpool STANDING in the hulking shadow of one of the world's biggest and most terrifying white-knuckle rides, Amanda Thompson is truly
THE closure of a Gwent paper mill with the loss of 135 jobs is set to be a major blow for traders in the area, shop owners say. DS Smith's Sudbrook Mill near Caldicot will shut at the end of May because of soaring energy costs and a drop in demand. Workers
GWENT politicians are this week expecting answers from Health Minister Dr Brian Gibbons over the treatment of 34-year-old Simon Henson. We exclusively revealed how Mr Henson, of Dunstable Road, Bishpool, Newport, suffers from the rare condition focal
ANDREW Thomas is likely to re-sign for Newport County, but the club look set to lose out in a bid to lure back former skipper Darren Jones. Jones and Thomas were both released from prison on Tuesday after serving time for assault, and the pair, who were
Coach David Rees saluted Newport's third win in a week as a "magnificent effort". Rees, also backs coach with Wales U-21s, had flown home early in the morning after their Athlone win over Ireland. "Newport have had three tough fixtures in a week - beating
TWO Monmouth neighbours have served royalty and civic leaders for a total of 77 years. But, more importantly to mace bearers John Blake and Graham Powell, they have served their town, which is now honouring their long service. Mr Blake, of Hendre Close
THE Newport pub where father of three Lemy Bullock was murdered by a violent gang is going up for auction. Owner Frank Sheehan, who leased Harvey's bar in Pill to tenants, said it would take "a brave person" to re-open the Pill pub, which has been
Professional musicians appear before the public as a matter of course. But the public knows little of the lives they lead. NIGEL JARRETT tunes in and finds out . BILL Graham-White tells the story of the conductor who turned to the audience at the end
DO you wake to find taps running after you turned them off? Or do ornaments fall from your mantle-piece without explanation? If the answer's yes, a Newport family would like to hear from you. Inspired by cable TV shows like Most Haunted and Ghost Towns
A Gwent Paralympic gold-medallist is recovering at home after a successful kidney transplant using an organ donated by his father two weeks ago. Gareth Duke, 19, is now back home in Pontnewydd, Cwmbran, after being discharged from the University of Wales
Exercise is important whatever your age as our resident fitness expert MARY SHEPPARD explains. I HAVE a client called Ivy. She is dressed in her everyday blouse, skirt and sensible shoes. She is 81 - and she is also my mother. Today she is working out
Whether you're spoken for, or single, there's nothing wrong with spoiling yourself or your loved one now and again. SAM GOUGH takes a look at some romantic dishes Here's how to make a three course romantic dinner without breaking the bank. The starter
WALES suffered more misery as they slumped to a heavy defeat at the hands of Ireland at a bitterly cold Lansdowne Road yesterday. Wales went into the lead after only seven minutes, but it was one-way traffic after that as the Irish took control, scoring
WARNINGS that Welsh police authorities risk missing out on funding unless they merge voluntarily were branded "disgraceful" by a Gwent MP. Monmouth MP David Davies today said the government's approach was "completely unethical". He is among many Gwent
Our wine expert ALEX HAMILTON samples two red delights from Chile and Australia. Two treats from the southern hemisphere 35 South £3.49 Sainsburys If you are looking for wines that represent good value and reasonable quality then look no further than
TV star Linda Barker will be giving handy household hints and tips each month. In her first column she looks at ways of helping to sell your home Costly home improvements don't always guarantee a good return on your investment when you're trying to sell
I once told a prospective employer that my ambition was to retire to the country and cultivate a reputation for mild eccentricity. This was before I understood the rules of engagement at job interviews or realised that the people conducting them can be
THE 'white elephant' former LG Semicon plant could be transformed into an international arena, says the chief executive of Newport's regeneration company. The aim would be to attract top conventions and major events. Newport Unlimited held talks with
Nigel Jarrett casts an eye over the next few weeks to help you plan your days and nights out . It's not often that a Welsh showbusiness icon performs at one of our smaller theatres, so the visit of actress Sian Phillips to Abergavenny on March 5 is not
IF you're planning on putting your house on the market this year, you probably think it will sell fast. But the housing market is shifting slightly and you may find your home is up for sale longer than you think. This month TV's Linda Barker joins the
A SECOND Gwent council is introducing fortnightly rubbish collections alongside a major recycling initiative. Torfaen council is following in the footsteps of Newport and introducing a 'twin bin' collection service in a bid to reduce the amount of waste
TODDLER Kasey-Leigh Rowlands will grow up without her mother after the death of the young epileptic woman. Kim Rowlands, who was 21 and who 'idolised' her 17-month-old daughter, died after havinga seizure at her home in Twyn Gardens, Blackwood. Her mother
He spent a turbulent six years in Downing Street, but more than two years since his departure from Number 10, Alastair Campbell still misses being at the centre of public life, as he tells NICK MORRISON. POPULAR legend has it, for those who live and breathe
Rosemary Ward, of Gardening Which?, looks at what needs to be done in the garden this month Nicotiana There's a nicotiana, or tobacco plant, for most garden situations. Happy in full sun or light shade, they can be used in containers, for bedding out,
Marlon King's 17th goal of the season two minutes from time kept Watford's hopes of automatic promotion alive at the expense of play-off hopefuls Cardiff at Vicarage Road. Jeff Whitley looked to have earned Cardiff an unlikely point with their only shot
Caretaker coach Scott Johnson refused to blame the upheaval that has hit Welsh rugby in the last fortnight for Sunday's 31-5 RBS Six Nations Championship defeat by Ireland at Lansdowne Road. The defeat effectively ends Wales' reign as Six Nations champions
