DAREDEVILS abseiled 190 feet off the edge of Newport's famous transporter bridge to raise more than £3,000 for the British Red Cross.

Organiser Anna Fox said despite rain and light winds,the event was a great success.

"I would like to thank everyone who took part," she said.

The youngest participant was 10-year-old Sebastian Hyden, of Pentrepoeth Road, Bassaleg.

He was joined by the eldest, 93-year-old Olga Pope, of Baneswell.