Watch out for distraction burglaries

POLICE are appealing for information after two distraction burglaries were committed yesterday within a couple of hours of each other.

Westminster considers Lab closure plan

TWO Gwent politicians have joined those calling for the Forensic Science Centre in Chepstow to be saved from closure.

Assembly notes 'No New M4' concerns

ENVIRONMENTAL pressure groups are again calling on the Welsh Assembly to save the Gwent Levels from proposals for an M4 relief road.

Robber absconds from prison

CHRISTOPHER John Akers, 22, absconded from Prescoed Prison sometime between 7.30pm and 10pm last night.

Stay in a windmill for £4k a week

HOLIDAYMAKERS in Monmouthshire are enjoying the novelty of staying in a windmill, after the completion of its three-year restoration.

Drowned man may have slipped

A MAN who drowned in the River Usk may have lost his footing after drinking on New Year's Eve.

Bugsy Malone shows end

CWMBRAN pupils went back to the 1920s to perform a production of musical Bugsy Malone.

Pontypool: A history of parking problems

AS TORFAEN Council unveils proposals to improve car parking in Pontypool, we explain the background to the problem that has irritated shoppers and traders over the past six months.

Weight-loss woman suffered in silence

A WOMAN who lost a quarter of her body weight wants to raise more awareness of the 'mystery' illness which took nine months to diagnose.

Crash trial woman is cleared

AN ABERGAVENNY woman was cleared of causing the death of a couple by dangerous driving.