Work to build the new and much-anticipated visitor centre at Newport’s famous Transporter Bridge is nearing completion. The multimillion pound project – which also includes renovations and repairs of the bridge structure – has faced budget issues, contractor changes and poor weather conditions. But the visitor centre’s construction is “in the final stages” and is … Read more
STAFF at a school in Pontypool are going on strike on Thursday due to health and safety concerns caused by pupil behaviour. Abersychan school will be closed on Thursday after staff said they feel unsafe at work because of threats by pupils. Neil Butler from the NASUWT Union said: “We feel this issue is urgent and requires … Read more
A DRIVER without a licence or insurance was caught by police after they tried to get away. Gwent police’s Commercial Vehicle Unit tried to stop the driver in Newport on Monday December 9. But when they did so the driver did not stop, although they were unable to get away. It was then found out that … Read more
Love Island star Liam Reardon has revealed that the massive sinkhole that appeared in Merthyr was right outside his family home. The 25-year-old has described how he was having breakfast with his dad and sister when the “front wall and gates disappeared into huge sinkhole”. Speaking on the podcast he fronts with girlfriend Millie, he … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Phil Davies) Wrexham star Ollie Palmer has given a signed shirt to a fan he hit with a wayward shot during a pre-match warm-up. The striker was practising shooting ahead of Phil Parkinson’s side’s 1-0 win away at Burton Albion on Saturday when he accidentally smacked a supporter behind the goal in the … Read more
A RNLI lifeboat volunteer in Pembrokeshire was recognised as a ‘stand out crew member’ after 121 hours of service. Julian Whitewright, who is part of the crew at RNLI St Davids Lifeboat, was given the award at the Christmas dinner on Sunday (December 8). Julian attended 37 exercises, 11 shouts and was involved in a … Read more
A Pembrokeshire school will be partially closed today due to staff shortages. Portfield School in Haverfordwest will be partially closed today (Tuesday, December 10). This is due to staff shortages, Whale class will remain closed tomorrow. Pembrokeshire County Council said: “Portfield School – Haverfordwest will be partially closed today (10/12/2024). “Unfortunately we are still facing staff … Read more
A woman who hit the headlines when she was snatched from hospital as a newborn has died at the age of just 30. Abbie Humphries disappeared from Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham when she was just hours old. The horrific story gripped the nation until she was found 16 days later and reunited with her … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency) Wales Women will tour Australia next summer, coinciding with the British and Irish Lions clashes against the Wallabies. The team is scheduled to face the Wallaroos in a two-Test series, kicking off in Brisbane on Friday, July 26, followed by a game in Sydney on Friday, August 1. Significantly, … Read more
Stepping onto the woodland trail, you’ll first notice how the crisp air is laced with the earthy scent of damp pine and moss, a sensory reminder that this is nature at its most untamed. Winter transforms this ethereal forest into a striking landscape — mist hangs between the trees, the forest floor glows green with … Read more