Principality Premiership leaders Merthyr blasted Cross Keys with eight tries as they romped to an easy win. Keys, to their credit, fought hard and managed to snap up a try bonus point themselves having crossed for four tries. Keys tries came
DENMARK ended Wales’ hopes of Nations League promotion at the Cardiff City Stadium. Ryan Giggs’ men went into the match knowing a win would see them go into League A and seal a Euro 2020 play-off place. But Nicolai Jorgensen and Martin Braithwaite
WHAT did for World Cup hopefuls Hong Kong in Ebbw Vale did for World Cup qualifiers Russia in Bedwas as the Dragons edged to a 38-24 win thanks to their tight game. The region took the spoils against the spirited Bears at Bridge Field thanks to
RONNY Kynes’ 200th Ebbw Vale appearance ended in defeat as Newport came from behind to claim a fifth win in as many games. The Steelmen came into the game on the back of three defeats and Newport made a fast start at Eugene Cross Park thanks to
THE doors of Buckingham Palace were thrown open today to welcome a host of worthy figures acclaimed for their service and achievements. Those named in the Queen's Birthday Honours in June visited the palace to receive their awards from the Queen
RESIDENTS took part in a range of events for Children in Need today, as a variety of activities took place across Gwent to raise vital money for the charity. Bettws In Bloom community hub held a tea, coffee and cake morning upstairs in the hub
DRAGONS wing Ashton Hewitt faces a race against time to play this season after undergoing surgery on the right shoulder that he injured with Wales last summer. The 23-year-old from Newport was injured in preparations for the June tour to face South
AT last, a sensible use for tea - and no, I don't mean as a refreshing beverage. To me, it has always been a great mystery why folk insist on downing vats of the stuff. Does it offer the promise of eternal life? But as a treatment for bags under
NEWPORT County AFC fans will be able to buy tickets for the hotly-anticipated FA Cup second-round tie at Wrexham from Monday. The match is all-ticket, meaning supporters will not be able to pay on the gate on Saturday, December 1 (kick-off 8pm)
THE future of Brexit and Theresa May's tenure as prime minister is hanging in the balance following a spate of cabinet resignations and calls to quit. The prime minister came under pressure after the release of the withdrawal agreement between
GWENT Police officers and Natural Resources Wales wildlife agents came together to focus on rural crime in a national day of action. On the evening of Thursday November, 8, patrols were carried out on the A465 corridor in the north of Monmouthshire
A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy who requires a life-saving bone marrow transplant may need to have another blood transfusion next week. Marley Nicholls, from Bettws, Newport, suffers from the rare blood condition aplastic anaemia, and his family are searching
THIS week marked the third anniversary of the opening of Friars Walk. We looked back at the history of the planning and development of the multi-million-pound shopping centre, and how it had fared since it opened in November 2015. Figures show
A new cafe restaurant is on the cards for Newport city centre in what is seen as a latest encouraging sign of revival in the city centre The Kettle Cafe has posted its plans to open in Westgate Square in part of the former historic Westgate Hotel
ALDI has said it is still hopeful of opening a store in Pontypool after a decision on its planning application was delayed at the last minute. Torfaen council's planning committee was due to decide on a revised application for a store near the
CAERLEON welterweight Rosie Eccles has been knocked out of the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships. The 22-year-old Commonwealth Games silver medallist lost in the preliminary round to Canada's Myriam Da Silva Rondeau on a split decision (4
THREE venues in Torfaen are facing funding cuts as the county borough council seeks to save around £25million over the next four years. Blaenavon Workmen’s Hall, the Congress Theatre and Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre could all have their funding
A CONTROLLING boyfriend who threatened his partner that his mother would put her “six feet under” has been jailed. Darryl Davies had been on an all-day drinking session when he issued the warning to his now ex-girlfriend before attacking her, Newport
THE owners of a Monmouthshire caravan park have launched a fresh bid for permission to stay open for longer during the year. Visitors have been pitching up at the Glen Trothy Caravan and Camping Park in Mitchel Troy, near Monmouth, for more than
NEWPORT County AFC have been drawn away to Cheltenham Town in the second round of the Checkatrade Trophy. County travel to Whaddon Road in League Two on November 24 and they will return in the Trophy in the first week of December. County progressed
Ponthir Honda, located on Ponthir Road in Newport, has secured a contract to supply vehicles to the Welsh Ambulance Service, for the second consecutive year. Following the success of the relationship in its inaugural year, Ponthir Honda will be
A CHILD rapist who was entrapped by two paedophile hunter groups after he tried to groom underage girls for sex on Facebook is behind bars again. Convicted sex offender Louis Beagen was snared by two organisations called Guardians of the North
CHRISTMAS is around the corner and National Trust have some amazing events for guests to travel back in time for a traditional Christmas. Guests at Tredegar House can see the building, which is more than 300 years old, dressed in festive finery
A GWENT MP who last month revealed his teenage battle with body image has backed a campaign calling for support for people with eating disorders to be overhauled. Last month Islwyn's Chris Evans revealed he had suffered with body dysmorphia - a
IF you are holding an event for Children in Need why not let us know? The programme will be aired this evening and people from across Gwent will be holding fundraising activities to raise money for the charity. So if you are planning on doing
AFTER twice being left waiting on the touchline in Tests, Aaron Wainwright will feel relief along with pride when he pulls on the 6 jersey for the first time with Wales tomorrow afternoon. The 21-year-old from Bassaleg will add to the cap that he
FORMER Newport County AFC striker Frank Nouble claims he may well have stayed at Rodney Parade if the club hadn’t changed what they were offering him during the summer. Nouble is expecting a mixed reception when he returns to Newport with Colchester
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn has dismissed as “speculation” reports linking him with the vacant Shrewsbury Town job. Flynn is currently fourth in the betting to replace John Askey, behind Wrexham’s Sam Ricketts, former Shrews boss Paul
IT DOES not get any tougher in the Principality Premiership than a trip to Merthyr for a showdown with the reigning league champions and National Cup holders. But that’s what lies in store for struggling Cross Keys tonight as they attempt to turn
EBBW Vale captain and try machine Ronny Kynes has spoken of his pride at making 200 appearances for the Eugene Cross Park club. The 32-year-old flanker, who joined the Steelmen from Tredegar eight years ago, will reach the milestone tonight when
NOVICE coach Ian Evans is relishing the chance to pit his wits against his former Ospreys boss Lyn Jones when the Dragons host Russia this evening (kick-off 7.35pm), writes Chris Kirwan. Former Wales lock Evans and skills coach Alan Kingsley are
BEDWAS will have pillows and blankets at the ready tomorrow morning as they make a 5am start for their clash with RGC 1404 in Colwyn Bay. The Principality Premiership encounter is kicking off at 11am to give supporters the chance to watch the Wales-Tonga
POLICE are hunting for somebody who set off a sparkler and stuck it through the letterbox of a home. It happened in Greenfield, Newbridge, overnight between Monday, November 12, and Tuesday, November 13. Fortunately, no one was hurt and the sparkler
CENTRE Jack Dixon has his sights trained on the Dragons' 12 jersey after losing his spot in midfield because of an injury that had him wondering whether there was a sniper in the stands. The 23-year-old from Newbridge made a strong start to the
Five figures from the Welsh business world, including one from Newport, have been unveiled as some of the country’s most progressive leaders as part of Grant Thornton’s Faces of a Vibrant Economy Campaign. The annual list recognises 100 inspirational
TWO-and-a-half years ago, Jayne Carpenter, a nurse at the Royal Gwent Hospital, lost both legs, an arm and four fingers to sepsis. But her battle to recover and to raise awareness of the potentially fatal condition has brought a special recognition
A CHARITY evening being held next Thursday will support Wales Air Ambulance. The Wales Air Ambulance Charity Evening will be on November 22, from 6pm, at the Castle Inn Usk, Tywn Square. Entry to the event is free, with a selection of finger
WALES boss Warren Gatland has challenged Dragons front rowers Leon Brown and Elliot Dee to thrive in the set piece against Tongan heavyweights tomorrow (kick-off 2.30pm). The duo, who came off the bench against Scotland, are part of a six-strong
