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
West Ham striker Michail Antonio was involved in a road traffic accident on Saturday (Getty Images) West Ham players will show their support for team-mate Michail Antonio ahead of Monday night’s crunch game against Wolves. Hammers forward Antonio was taken to hospital on Saturday after being involved in a road traffic accident in Essex, later … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
An ex-international karate fighter died after choking on a burger in his care home, a coroner has heard. Elan Adams, 69, was a much-loved karate instructor and had volunteered at Green Light Youth Club in Tower Hamlets before an illness forced him to move into Manor Farm Care Home in East Ham. A coroner’s report … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Getty Images) “The game’s done,” said Ospreys coach Toby Booth afterwards, speaking about his side’s final try in their Challenge Cup win over the Lions. “To see that moment, Lukey Dai (Luke Davies) puts the pressure on him, Jac (Morgan) creates the issue and obviously Dan Edwards is the beneficiary.” The man in … Read more
The Tri-Pod in Ceredigion isn’t your average countryside escape — it’s a showstopper. With its sharp triangular design and expansive floor-to-ceiling glass frontage, this sleek glamping pod offers a modern twist on rural relaxation. But this isn’t some over-styled novelty. Set on a working farm near Llanarth, it’s an adults-only hideaway that’s as practical as … Read more