A 'relaxing' Mediterranean yoga retreat is on offer. The unique retreat, set up on a secluded island away from the daily hustle and bustle, offers a glimpse of the Mediterranean as it was 75 to 100 years ago. With no cars, TV, or pollution,
Newport City Council's partnership with Barnardo's has been recognised for its work. The partnership won the Working in Partnership award at the annual Accolades event. Newport Strategic Partnership, as the team is known, beat out stiff competition
Health professionals from the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have been shortlisted for awards. They've been nominated for the Moondance Cancer Awards, which celebrates those who have accomplished remarkable feats in their delivery, leadership
Dozens of Welsh food and drink companies are set to exhibit their products at the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2024. The show, held between April 29 - May 1 at the NEC in Birmingham, is a key event in the UK's food and drink calendar. 44 companies
Company insolvencies in England and Wales have decreased according to the latest figures. March 2024 saw a 17 per cent reduction in all company insolvencies compared with February, however, these numbers remain significantly higher than those during
The lucky winners of the St David's Weekly Lottery have been announced. Ticket 500659 from Pontypool scooped up the 1st prize of £1,000 on April 26, 2024. The 2nd prize of £500 went to ticket 33516 also from Pontypool, whilst the 3rd prize
More than 30 media projects have been given funding. 31 Wales-based digital media and TV projects have received financial backing from Creative Wales, dishing out around £840,000 across works in animation, TV, gaming and immersive tech. Projects
Disability Wales has hit out at the UK and Welsh governments over various proposals. The organisation has also been shaping responses to the Welsh Government’s association of proposed changes to social care charges and working on the Catalyst Cymru
A huge mural has been painted in Newport to advertise Welsh football finals. The mural, located opposite the Royal Gwent Hospital, is set to be seen by many. The installation by Rebel Lion is part of a promotion for Newport hosting the JD Welsh
In two months time, 12 people from south Wales will be taking on a mammoth challenge for Ty Hafan. The team named Bike Boat Boot, are training vigorously for an extreme challenge in order to raise funds for the hospice. The group, consisting
Children in a Torfaen primary school took part in their own eco march recently. Nant Celyn Primary pupils paraded around, showcasing placards about global eco issues. The children researched extensively for the event, composing chants and making
A new map highlighting the Abergavenny and District has been launched. The Abergavenny and District Tourist Association (ADTA) released this year's map and guide at the Angel Hotel, with town mayor, Cllr Anne Wilde among the attendees. Tracey
LOOKING for a property which offers a life of luxury and comes complete with its own log cabin? This house with stables and modern fittings is on sale, and may be for you. Nestled in the hills of Skenfrith village in Monmouthshire is 4-bedroom
A MAN who drove off from petrol stations without paying for fuel has been ordered to pay £1,486.53 in a fine and compensation. Richard Collins, 43, stole diesel worth nearly £500 from five garages in Newport, Cwmbran, Risca, Chepstow and Magor.
ORGANISERS of a Sunday market in Cwmbran have released a map which will tell attendees where to go if they want to plan out their shopping trip. Little Pickles Markets in Wales, organisers of the event, have said: "Thousands of good quality maternity
A NEW indoor soft play area is set to open at Newport Market next month as part of plans to expand part of the market into a leisure wing. Jungle Play Newport has announced that they are bringing an indoor jungle gym on the Market side of Newport
A “BRAVE” police officer disarmed a paedophile who had a large knife as he was being arrested. Michael Harley ran into his kitchen and grabbed the weapon from a knife block before Connor Edmunds tackled him. The officer suffered a deep cut
TWO men have appeared in court accused of robbing a chemist and a butcher. Aaron Nash and Mark Leigh have been charged with a robbery at a pharmacy on Osborne Road, Pontypool and at Rawlings Family Butchers on Market Street, Abergavenny. The
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court. MARGARET MCDONAGH, 24, of Commercial Road, Newport was fined £200 after she pleaded guilty to causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress
For those in Wales that have reached the state pension age, or are over the age of 60, there are is a wide range of free benefits available to claim. From pension credit to free eye sight tests with the NHS and everything in between, there are
