CROSS Keys came to the Gnoll in search of a vital win to ease their relegation worries and fought for the victory against a Neath side rooted to the bottom of the Premiership, writes Guto Davies. The Welsh All Blacks had been docked points by the
NEWPORT just fell short of toppling confident Cardiff in an exciting battle between the old foes at Rodney Parade, writes Geoff Champion. The Black and Ambers had led 17-7 at the interval but their opponents took a grip with a clutch of tries in
A FURIOUS Michael Flynn ripped into his players after they let slip a 2-1 lead to lose 3-2 after a dramatic finale at Crewe Alexandra. Second-half strikes from Antoine Semenyo and Padraig Amond had put County on course for victory at Gresty Road
A 53-YEAR-OLD woman plans to walk 20,000 miles over four years to help a charity close to her heart. Karen Penny, a member of Newport Parkrun and Lliswerry Runners, plans to walk from the Gower around the coast of Britain and Ireland in an intense
A CAMPAIGNER who spent years fighting for members of a Christmas saving club to get their money back after it collapsed has welcomed new rules requiring schemes to guarantee the safety of customer's money. Cllr Debbie Harvey, who represents Alway
A WEEK on from their stunning FA Cup win over Leicester City, Newport County AFC were brought crashing back down to earth at Crewe Alexandra. Goals from Antoine Semenyo and Padraig Amond put County on course for victory after the hosts led at the
TRIBUTES have poured in for a Gwent AM who died yesterday. Thirty four-year-old Steffan Lewis, of Plaid Cymru, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2017. In a statement announcing his death, Mr Lewis' family said he died at Ysbyty
Mindfulness is word that seems to be everywhere now. But while most of us know by now how beneficial embracing relaxation techniques can be for adults, what about children? Researchers have found that mindfulness can have positive effects for
POLICE cadets in Torfaen are fundraising to help revamp the Rowan Ward day room at County Hospital, Griffithstown. The cadets are working in partnership with the Ffrind i Mi service provided by Aneurin Bevan Health Board to create a vibrant and
A THOUGHT-PROVOKING documentary investigating whether a child murderer went on to become a notorious serial killer debuts tonight. Dark Son – The Hunt for a Serial Killer features a range of people, including criminologist Professor David Wilson
Fidget is dreaming of a new home for the New Year. Can you help? Fidget is a baby herself at only 12 months old, but came into Gwent Cats Protection with a litter of kittens. Having raised her babies who all now have homes, it’s time for Fidget
A REVELLER covered in mud and blood who insulted and swore at police after he was thrown out of a house party and attacked by a friend was fined. Officers were called to a report of a fight in Llanfoist just before Christmas and found Rhys Evans
Newport's beautiful Victorian arcade is a key feature of the city centre and is flourishing with an abundance of local businesses. Reporter LEAH POWELL spoke with some traders NEWPORT Arcade, which is accessible from High Street and Cambrian Road
PETROL prices are up, car insurance prices are up, breakdown costs are up – but don’t let it get you down. There are many ways to slash the cost of motoring. As we don’t get an annual bill for our car, the cost just comes in dribs and drabs
TEMPERATURES are set to plummet, following above average temperatures this weekend. The Met Office have warned that temperatures throughout Britain are expected to drop towards the end of January. Forecasters are currently unable to say if the
THE Malpas Road and Brynglas Tunnels relief road scheme was completed in 1995 with the aim of ending traffic chaos at Malpas Road and easing congestion at the Brynglas Tunnels. At a cost of £38m, the huge road scheme sliced through land at the
RESIDENTS are asked to be vigilant, following a man behaving suspiciously. Yesterday, Gwent Police received reports of a male sighted 'paying attention' to gardens and sheds in the St Peters Crescent area of Wentlooge. In a statement, Gwent
THERE are big games for Gwent clubs at both ends of the Principality Premiership today, as all four in action looking to make positive starts to 2019 in the league. Three of those playing this afternoon – Newport, Bedwas and Bargoed – began the
AFTER their stunning FA Cup triumph against former Premier League champions Leicester City, Newport County AFC are aiming to kick-start their League Two campaign at Crewe Alexandra today. Since Michael Flynn was named manager of the month for September
BROK Harris is nearing a return to action but the Dragons won’t take any risks by rushing him back to solve their prop problems against Clermont Auvergne’s heavyweight pack. The influential South African, who can play on both sides of the scrum
POST Office services are now available at Cwm Library, writes Jack Mayo. The new service, operated by the postmaster from Crumlin Post Office, began this week, following the former branch closing in November, forcing customers to journey to Ebbw
PEOPLE are being asked to avoid attending very busy accident and emergency departments at the Royal Gwent and Nevill Hall Hospitals unless it is absolutely necessary. A plan drawn up by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to manage winter pressures
EBBW Vale clinched a valuable 27-26 win in a tightly-fought match against RGC1404 at Eugene Cross Park to temporarily move into third place in the Principality Premiership table, writes Ian Golden. The first half wasn’t pretty, but the second turned
