Strictly’s Amy Dowden gets huge boost after MasterChef cancellation and dancing exit

Strictly’s Amy Dowden gets huge boost after MasterChef cancellation and dancing exit

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has been given a huge boost following her sudden exit from the dancing competition this year, as well as the MasterChef Christmas special cancellation. The Caerphilly-born professional dancer found out on Sunday evening, December 8, that her poignant documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me won the #ITalkTelly awards in … Read more

Criminology student who ‘butchered’ woman on beach asked teachers about murder before attack

Criminology student who ‘butchered’ woman on beach asked teachers about murder before attack

A criminology student “butchered” Amie Gray by stabbing her to death in a random attack on Bournemouth beach after researching methods of murder, his trial has heard. Nasen Saadi, 20 – who, the court was told, has a “fascination” with knives and enjoyed horror movies – is accused of murdering 34-year-old Amie Gray and attempting … Read more

New contract to run household recycling centre awarded by council

New contract to run household recycling centre awarded by council

A NEW contract to operate Torfaen’s household recycling centre and waste transfer station has been approved.  Only one firm bid for the contract to run the facility, at Panteg Way in New Inn, Pontypool, on behalf of the borough council.  The existing contract runs until March and without a new agreement it would have had … Read more

Elderly man hospitalised after crashing into back of a bus in town

Elderly man hospitalised after crashing into back of a bus in town

A 67-YEAR-OLD man was hospitalised after crashing into the back of a bus in Riverside, Pontypool. On Friday December 6, an elderly man crashed into the back of a bus in central Pontypool. The incident happened just before 10am and the man was taken to hospital. A picture shows the aftermath of the crash. The front of … Read more

Club owner wins bid to offer later drinking at city venue

Club owner wins bid to offer later drinking at city venue

A CLUB owner’s plan to sell alcohol slightly later at night will give him “more of a chance to compete” with other venues in Newport city centre. Jack Bannister, the licensee at Legacy club, in High Street, said he would take “mitigating steps” to prevent any potential noise at the venue brought about by later drinking. … Read more

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges

A former human rights lawyer is due to be sentenced for fraud charges linked to claims made against Iraq War veterans. Phil Shiner, 67, admitted that an agent acting on his behalf had been cold-calling potential clients in Iraq. He also admitted paying referral fees, both of which were in contravention of the terms of … Read more