The man known for his books about Newport and his stream of stage productions has turned his hand to chronicling the city's notorious murders. Murder stories are lent credibility when the writer knows the victim. When you find out that he has known two
AN illegal gipsy site has grown by more than 60 caravans in the last couple of days, leaving residents "terrified". Local man Harry Barlow is outraged the gipsies have moved on to the old LG site in Coedkernew. He said: "If the council don't do something
LIONS and Grand Slam hero Ryan Jones should be in the starting line-up for tomorrow's test against the All Blacks, says his former sports teacher. Marc Batten, part of the Bassaleg School team who encouraged Ryan, now 24, to take up rugby, said he is
A QUEST to improve quality of life for head and neck cancer patients in the aftermath of surgery earned a Gwent nurse a national award. Maureen Dobbins' research into improving communication between patients and those looking after them won her the cancer
THE Riverfront has announced its new programme of summer activities on offer over the forthcoming months. With a wide variety of music, dance and visual arts activities, The Riverfront is guaranteed to get your summer off to a sizzling start with activities
To celebrate the start of the next, round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race1 in November and its official UK stopover this time next year in Portsmouth2, Volvo is introducing special Volvo Ocean Race editions of the XC90, XC70 and V70. The Volvo Ocean Race models
A TEENAGER who "wilfully and persistently" breached an anti-social behaviour order was locked up by magistrates yesterday. Ryan Ahern's sentence was welcomed by a community leader who said it delivered the right message. Seventeen-year-old Ahern received
Experience the flavour of Roman times as once again gladiators battle it out to the 'death' in Caerleon's amphitheatre... Pick your favourite fighter and cheer for them as they try to win the contest and maybe even their freedom. Sample military life
A GWENT marathon runner is taking inspiration for his biggest ever challenge from a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Chris Woods, 57, from Corporation Road, Newport, has been running marathons and climbing mountains as his hobby for the last 20 years
THE RENAULT Clio is one of the UK's best-loved cars and a consistent Top 10 best-seller so the unveiling today, Thursday 16 June 2005, of an all-new third generation model is of major significance to both Renault and the UK public who have bought a staggering
LIZ Barnes is the first student in Wales to gain a degree in voluntary sector studies. She will go to Lampeter on July 1 to collect her 2.1 honours degree after finishing her studies by distance learning. "It's taken me seven years to finish the work,
ONE of Wales' greatest ever athletes Jamie Baulch has announced he will hang up his spikes and retire from the sport after next year's Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. The 32-year-old from Risca has decided to call it a day and concentrate on his new
KAYABA, the world's largest producer of shock absorbers, has continued to strengthen its relationship with Subaru by supplying shock absorbers as original equipment (OE) for the latest generation Impreza. KYB branded shock absorbers and struts will now
Art on the Railings Saturday, July 2 Art on the Railings Open Art Exhibition is being held at St Mary's Church Walk and in the High Street, Chepstow, where the work of around 100 artists and crafts people will be on show.It's open from 10am - 4pm. In
Lions outside half Stephen Jones today acclaimed All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen for the "huge influence" he had on his career. Jones, who helped Wales clinch a Six Nations Grand Slam, reaches the rugby summit when he runs out for the Lions against
ELDERLY mentally ill patients at a Gwent care home were subjected to 'an appalling degree of abuse and lack of care' and should be moved out. That is the damning verdict of Caerphilly MP Wayne David, who used Parliamentary privilege in the House of Commons
NEWPORT schoolchildren were fired up with enthusiasm by composer Mervyn Burtch and poet Francesca Kay yesterday. Pupils from Malpas Church, Malpas Park and Malpas Court joined Rougemont School for a performance of The First Dragon as well as Prokofiev's
AS I expected, Antonio Tarver beat Glen Johnson in their big light-heavyweight rematch to leave a possible meeting with either of them further away than ever. And with IBF world light-heavyweight champion Clinton Woods this week signing to defend his
IT would be fair to say that U2 don't do things by half. Their Vertigo world tour is set to net them 175 million euros, which will prove to be an even bigger money-spinner than their 2001 Elevation tour. And 70,000 fans in Cardiff will be helping them
The Inn at the Elm Tree, St Brides SITUATED in the idyllic village of St Brides, it is hard to believe that a place as serene as The Inn at the Elm Tree could exist just a few miles away from the cities of Cardiff and Newport. The Elm Tree's renowned
THE Born Free Foundation, which works to prevent wild animal suffering and protect endangered species, has praised Land Rover for helping the charity further its scheme to 'adopt' threatened and endangered animals. As well as raising money for the charity
Review: Kung Fu Hustle (15) **** Stephen Chow, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, Dong Zhi Hua, Chan Kwok-kuen and Huang Sheng Yi LIKE a breath of fresh air, Kung Fu Hustle is original, inventive and a very funny piece of slapstick with a broad appeal. Kung Fu Hustle
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that the Mazda MX-Crossport concept car, which debuted earlier this year at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, will formally move from a concept to a production
Audi celebrates a landmark anniversary in style at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend (24-26 June) with a fitting reunion. One of the world's greatest rally drivers, Hannu Mikkola, will be reunited at the annual speed event with a car that changed
THERE will be plenty going on at the annual Garn Lakes Country Crafts and Recreation Fayre on Sunday. As the event is growing it is taking on more of a focus on outdoor activities available in and around Torfaen. Visitors will be able to have a go at
TICKETS are now on sale for Paul Weller's winter tour which brings him to Cardiff International Arena on Saturday, November 26, and the Colston Hall, in Bristol, on Wednesday, November 30. The live dates will follow the release of the new Paul Weller
Tomorrow, 25th June, Rockingham will be the venue for a spectacular new track event - GT Battle. This is a new venture run by Santreo Promotions Ltd and the company have plans for GT Battle to become the biggest such event in the new sport of Drifting
Mark Wilsmore, owner of the famous Ace Caf in north London, has won the 2005 Meguiar's Award for 'UK Car Enthusiast of the Year'. The award was conferred by an independent panel of 12 respected automotive journalists specially brought together by Meguiar's
PIONEERING American singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega returns to St David's Hall on Wednesday, June 29 (8pm) with her band as part of her current UK tour. In the early 1980s Suzanne emerged from the same Greenwich Village folk scene that had launched Bob
GLAMORGAN and coach John Derrick in particular are assured a warm welcome when they visit the County Ground, Bristol, tonight for the second of their eight Twenty20 Group games against Gloucestershire. It will be the first meeting between the sides since
The new Freelander range offers a higher level of specification on both 3 and 5 door models, with the 'Adventurer' derivative boasting standard features that include air-conditioning, front sports seats, 16" alloy wheels, alarm and front fog lights, and
ONE of the great characters of the sporting world is planning to show athletics a clean pair of heels to concentrate on his new career. Jamie Baulch yesterday announced his retirement from the track to start a sports management business, a move which
Jaguar S-TYPE Diesel saloon models will be Euro IV emissions compliant from July 2005 - six months ahead of the date demanded by legislation. The new Euro IV compliant S-TYPE 2.7 Diesel replaces the EUIII model and is available to buy now with prices
You travel to see the world, why not travel to feel the world? We created our FJR1300 sports tourer to put you totally in touch with your surroundings to maximise the thrill around every corner and magnify the beauty of every new horizon. Whether you
NEWPORT'S very own Blues Brothers are on a mission - to raise awareness about the importance of looking after your eyesight. Mayor Ken Critchley and his deputy, Roger Jeavons, donned their shades along with thousands of other people across the country
Craig Watson, recovering from a smashed right ankle which had to be reconstructed - including a bone graft - following a crash in the home Premier League defeat by Stoke in early May goes back to hospital on Monday for a progress report. The ankle will
Mazda is urging all company car drivers who choose its range-topping Mazda RX-8 to enrol on its unique free performance driver training course. Amid increasing legislation targeting rogue drivers coupled with ever-toughening court sentences and the police
A WIDE range of events is in store for Caerleon's third Arts Festival and International Sculpture Symposium. This year's event has a jam-packed programme including craft demonstrations, workshops, music, a film show in the Roman amphitheatre, the chance
Lions outside half Stephen Jones today acclaimed All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen for the "huge influence" he had on his career. Jones, who helped Wales clinch a Six Nations Grand Slam, reaches the rugby summit when he runs out for the Lions against
smart is launching two new forfour models to give customers even more choice and value for money. The all new smart forfour coolstyle offers six distinctive colour combinations, premium features such as alloy wheels and air conditioning, as well as height
