1+ day, 4+ hour ago (350+ words) A five-bedroom Victorian home on Serpentine Road, Newport, which offers stunning elevated views across the city, is now on the market for offers over "500,000. According to Taylors Estate Agents, this semi-detached property is a rare opportunity, combining period charm with generous living space. They say the home is situated in one of Newport's most sought-after locations, within walking distance of the city centre and train station, making it ideal for commuters. The property is spread across four floors and includes two reception rooms with period features, a large kitchen/breakfast room with garden access, a family bathroom, and an en-suite to the principal bedroom. The lower ground floor offers an additional reception room and storage space, providing flexibility and functionality. The estate agent notes that the reception room on this level could serve as a family lounge, cinema room, or…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (470+ words) A "mysterious" "90s star has been revealed as the headliner for Newport"s Christmas lights switch-on. Multi-million selling chart-topper and TV star Peter Andre has today been revealed as the headline live act for Newport Now BID"s Countdown to Christmas spectacular. Running from 2pm to 5.30pm on Saturday, November 15, Countdown to Christmas will feature live music, fairground rides and celebrity guests, culminating in the official switching on of Newport"s city centre 2025 Christmas lights and a breathtaking fireworks display. Peter Andre has been named as the star of the Newport Christmas lights switch on (Image: NQ) Pop star, TV presenter, and actor Peter Andre has been a star since the mid-1990s. The singer has sold over 2.3 million singles and albums in the UK. His hits Flava, I Feel You, and Mysterious Girl all reached number one, and he has a total of 10 top…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (746+ words) NEWPORT County AFC manager David Hughes says he and his players are determined "prove people wrong" as they take on Shrewsbury Town in Saturday's League Two basement battle. County know they will climb off the bottom of the table if they can beat 23rd-placed Shrewsbury Town in front of more than 700 travelling fans at New Meadow. A fourth successive away win in all competitions would lift some of the pressure on Hughes, while a defeat would leave them at least three points adrift at the bottom and only increase the calls for the Exiles boss to be replaced. "When you're looking up they're always going to be [big games]," said the manager. "We're aware of what it means. We'll be well supported, which is terrific for everybody, and we will go with every intent to ensure that we reward the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (415+ words) Could I amongst many others offer my support for the councillors of Newport who wish to 'extend a hand of friendship' to those owners of empty homes" Could Newport Civic Centre be used to help homeless? Could I amongst many others offer my support for the councillors of Newport who wish to 'extend a hand of friendship' to those owners of empty homes to utilise them for those who are living in temporary accommodation. Indeed, it is known that many staff working for the council now work in multiple locations, this we are told includes home working. The offices at the Civic Centre are closed on Fridays, and indeed it is not as civic-minded as it once was, as to try and get into this once-welcoming building is perhaps akin to getting a pass to get into the Kremlin. We…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (441+ words) Natural Resources Wales has predicted "extremely heavy" rainfall and "severe flooding" in Newport today (Friday, November 14). NRW is warning people of the risk of significant river and surface water flooding today as Storm Claudia hits Wales, with particular concern for South East Wales and Powys, where flood impacts could be severe. An amber rain warning from the Met Office will be in force from midday today until midnight, covering Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen and Monmouthshire. Sally Davies, Duty Tactical Manager Wales at NRW, said: "Storm Claudia is expected to bring persistent and slow-moving rainfall across all of Wales, but will be extremely heavy in parts of South East Wales and Powys. This could lead to severe flooding in these areas. "We"re expecting the heaviest rain to fall lower down in catchments…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (367+ words) NEWPORT County AFC have been boosted by the news that midfielder Ben Lloyd has not been called up for the latest Wales under-21 squad. Lloyd would have missed next week's matches against Exeter City, in the EFL Trophy, and Shrewsbury Town, in League Two, if he had been named in Matty Jones' squad for the Uefa Under-21 Euro 2027 qualifier against Belarus in Georgia next Friday. After a difficult start to his loan spell from Swansea City, the 20-year-old has cemented his place in County's midfield diamond over the past few weeks. And he will now be able to build on his impressive performances in the 3-0 win at Harrogate Town and in last Saturday's FA Cup victory over Gillingham at Rodney Parade. Lloyd ran almost 16km in that tie, which went to extra-time, and then held his nerve to hit the winning…...

4+ hour, 33+ min ago (483+ words) NEWPORT County AFC manager Christian Fuchs praised his players for a "massive improvement" after Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Barrow, and promised the fans: "it's just the beginning." County looked set for a first home win since March 15 thanks to goals either side of half-time from Anthony Glennon and Courtney Baker-Richardson but a depleted Barrow side snatched a point with their second equaliser in the 84th minute. The draw means the Exiles remain four points adrift at the bottom of League Two and five points from safety but, despite the late disappointment, Fuchs was happy with what he saw in his first match at Rodney Parade. "There were a lot of improvements compared to the weekend before," said the Austrian, who suffered a 3-0 defeat at Oldham Athletic in his first game. "The boys took everything on board. We played good football, dominated…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (522+ words) A PREDATOR "abused and degraded" a young boy in a years-long "campaign of rape". Mark Cain, of Morden Road in Newport, was found guilty of four offences of rape of a child and one of causing a child to watch a sexual act following a trial. Cain was convicted of raping a young boy orally on at least 11 separate occasions and anally on at least 11 other separate occasions in the St Athan area between 2010 and 2014, said Matthew Cobbe, prosecuting. During that period, the defendant also forced the boy to view pornographic films and magazines. Cain threatened the boy with violence if he told anyone about the abuse, the jury heard at trial. In a statement read to Cardiff Crown Court by Mr Cobbe, the victim said: "There"s a hole in the person I am today because of what he…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (822+ words) NEWPORT County AFC suffered a 10th home defeat of the season as they were beaten 1-0 by League One Exeter City to exit the EFL Trophy at the group stage. It was another miserable night at Rodney Parade for David Hughes and his players as they toiled in vain in atrocious conditions. The weekend trip to Shrewsbury for a bottom-of-the-table battle in League Two is clearly the priority this week, but Hughes was adamant that he was out to win this tie and he picked something close to his strongest side. There were only four changes from Saturday's 4-2 home defeat by league leaders Walsall, and at least one of those was enforced after Joe Thomas was forced off with a rib injury in that match. His place at left-back was taken by Anthony Glennon, while Nik Tzanev replaced Jordan Wright in goal,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (347+ words) A HUSBAND and wife were caught using false documents to apply for driving licences. Mncedisi Moyo, 32, and Thembani Odrie Nkala, 30, used fake Zimbabwean driving licences in a doomed attempt to exchange them for UK driving licences. The couple are in the county legally and live in Newport after moving to Wales from their homeland of Zimbabwe on skilled worker visas which expire in 2028. Tom Roberts, prosecuting, said the defendants never received British driving licences after their ruses were spotted by DVLA officials. Moyo had failed two driving tests in Zimbabwe and submitted a forged licence in his name, Cardiff Crown Court was told. Nkala presented a Zimbabwean driving licence belonging to someone else, Mr Roberts revealed. The couple, both of Collingwood Avenue, Newport pleaded guilty possession/control of false identity documents with intent committed last year. Neither defendant has any…...