Newport and South East Wales News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Newport and South East Wales. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Swimming warning after boy, 13 dies in river
Aryan Ghoniya got into difficulty while swimming with four friends, an inquest into his death heard.
Burst water main shuts schools and hits 4,000 homes
Around 4,000 homes were left without water and four schools closed after a water pipe burst.
Manic Street Preachers mural painted in hometown
The band put Blackwood on the music map of the world - now the town has put them on a wall.
'Can't breathe' claims dismissed before man's death
Mohamud Hassan died hours after being released from custody on a suspected breach of the peace.
Cardiff begin Sala court action against Nantes
Cardiff City file a complaint in a French court claiming losses of more than £100m following a dispute with Nantes over striker Emiliano Sala's death.
Impressive Wilson takes control against veteran Dale
Former World Championship runner-up Kyren Wilson moves into an 8-1 first-round lead against Welsh veteran Dominic Dale on Tuesday.
Cardiff and Wales flanker Jenkins to retire
Cardiff and Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins will retire at the end of the season.
Cardiff begin Sala court action against Nantes
Cardiff City file a complaint in a French court claiming losses of more than £100m following a dispute with Nantes over striker Emiliano Sala's death.
Wales host Fiji, Australia and South Africa in November
Wales will host Fiji, Australia and South Africa in the autumn international series in November in Cardiff, with two Sunday games.
Price 'in good place' before world title shot
Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price steps up her world title preparations by sparring with former undisputed champion Chantelle Cameron.
Brain-cooling treatment for concussion trialled
A new brain-cooling treatment for sports-related concussion is being trialled in the professional game.
Wales still have L plates as professionals - Cunningham
Head coach Ioan Cunningham says Wales still have their "learner plates" on when it comes to professionalism.
Watch on demand: Scrum V Women's Six Nations - Round four
The Scrum V panel brings you highlights and analysis from the third round of the 2024 Women's Six Nations in which Wales hosted France.
France condemn Wales to another Six Nations defeat
Grand Slam-chasing France run in six tries to condemn Wales to another defeat in the Women's Six Nations.
France crush Wales to set up Grand Slam decider
France score six tries in Cardiff to thrash Wales and set up a Grand Slam decider against England in the Women's Six Nations.
Women's Six Nations: Final round TV coverage & fixtures
England remain on course for another Grand Slam in the Women's Six Nations and you can watch all the matches live on the BBC.
Hibbard becomes Wales Rugby League chief
Ex-Wales and Lions hooker Richard Hibbard is appointed as Wales Rugby League's new chief executive officer.
Rain foils Northants win bid against Glamorgan
Northamptonshire are frustrated against Glamorgan after rain wipes out the last day with the home side strongly placed.
Wales lock Wakley ends international career
Second row forward Shona Wakley is stepping away from international rugby having won 45 caps for Wales.
Ospreys eye URC play-offs after Stormers success
Ospreys head coach Toby Booth says his side have given themselves a chance of a United Rugby Championship play-off place after away success in South Africa.
Jenkins gives backing to Newport manager Coughlan
Chairman Huw Jenkins backs Graham Coughlan to continue as Newport County boss despite the club's late-season slump in form.
Colwyn Bay part company with Evans after relegation
Colwyn Bay say "a change is needed" as manager Steve Evans departs following the club's relegation from the JD Cymru Premier.
Aber survive and Bay go down as TNS stay unbeaten
Aberystwyth survive and Colwyn Bay go down as TNS stay unbeaten in the final round of the 2024-25 JD Cymru Premier.
Evans second as Ogier grabs dramatic Croatia win
Elfyn Evans remains second in the World Rally Championship after finishing runner-up to Sebastien Ogier at Rally Croatia.
Devils beat Flames in third-place play-off match
Cardiff Devils finish their 2023-24 Elite League campaign with victory over Guildford Flames in the third-place play-off match.
Huddersfield in trouble after Swansea thrashing
Huddersfield Town's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Championship are dealt a heavy blow by Swansea City.
Southampton promotion hopes hit by Cardiff loss
Southampton's automatic promotion hopes suffer a huge blow in south Wales as Cardiff City snatch a 2-1 comeback win.
Edinburgh overwhelm Scarlets to go eighth in URC
A strong second half helps Edinburgh run out winners over Scarlets and boosts hopes of a top-eight United Rugby Championship finish.
Ospreys clinch stunning away win at Stormers
Ospreys give their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes a major boost with a surprise bonus-point win in Cape Town.
Creasey makes history with win over Aby
Englishman Sam Creasey claims the Oktagon flyweight title with a one-sided victory over Aaron Aby in Birmingham.
Salford end losing run at Newport in injury time
Matt Smith taps in an injury-time winner as Salford City end a four-game losing run at Newport County.
Benetton secure bonus-point win against Dragons
Six-try Benetton consolidate hopes of a United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off place with victory.
Faletau suffers injury blow on Cardiff comeback
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau suffered another injury blow on his Cardiff comeback after a six-month injury lay-off.
Crewe sweat on play-off spot after loss to Wrexham
Wrexham stroll to a win that leaves 10-man Crewe Alexandra sweating on hopes of securing a League Two play-off spot.
Johns defeated by Khizriev in PFL
Manchester fighter Brendan Loughnane opens his PFL 2024 season with a stoppage win over Pedro Carvalho.
James 'excited' fans like Best - Burnley fan Campbell
Former political spin doctor Alastair Campbell tells BBC Sport Wales about the excitement Leighton James generated as a star winger for Burnley.
Russell 'gutted' for Devils after Giants defeat
Cardiff Devils head coach Pete Russell reflects on his first season back in the Elite League after play-off defeat to Belfast Giants.
Watch: Last-gasp Ulster secure victory over Cardiff
Ulster secure a last-gasp 19-17 win over Cardiff in their United Rugby Championship meeting at Kingspan Stadium.
Hooker Owens' memorable moments
Relive some memorable moments in the career of former Scarlets, Wales and British and Irish Lions hooker Ken Owens, who has retired from playing.
Richards targets individual Olympic success
Matt Richards tells BBC Sport Wales he is aiming for individual success at Paris 2024 after being selected for his second Olympics.
'I love the Olympics so much I wanted to do it again'
Dan Jervis tells BBC Sport Wales he wanted to prove to himself he could realise his Olympic dream again.
'We know that the club's only going one way'
Midfielder Elliot Lee says Wrexham are looking forward to testing themselves in League One next season after a second successive promotion.
Remembering Leighton James
Tributes from ex-Wales winger Leighton James' teammates following his passing.
Welsh boxing special
Chris Wathan presents a Welsh boxing special ahead of Lauren Price's homecoming fight.
Elis James' Feast Of Football
Former Wales and Wrexham striker Neil Roberts joins Elis and Iwan.
Former County boss speaks out against new FA Cup rules
Mike Flynn discusses plans to scrap replays and Newport County's memorable Cup moments.
Framed: The Snooker Podcast
Shabnam Younus-Jewel chats to Dominic Dale about his motivation to keep playing
James among 'the very best wingers' - Toshack
Former Wales international and manager John Toshack says Leighton James was "one of the very best wingers British football has ever seen."
World Championship order of play & BBC TV schedule
Order of play, BBC TV coverage details, match schedule, results and prize money for the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
Barker's Paris bid with 'well-travelled toddler'
Elinor Barker's Olympic preparations are very different this time as she juggles training and a two-year-old son.
Swansea face 'huge task' in summer rebuild
Luke Williams says there is a "huge task" ahead as Swansea City prepare for another close-season rebuild.
Parkinson - Wrexham's unassuming leading man
Despite the hype and razzmatazz, Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson seems able to step back and stay focussed on his expertise - football.
Wales and Lions hooker Owens retires aged 37
Wales' most capped hooker and oldest ever captain Ken Owens announces his retirement from rugby.
Great Britain's team for 2024 Paris Olympics
Who is representing Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
Legends of Welsh Sport
A community team became the best in British basketball before vanishing at their height.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Wales?s most successful diver.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Jim Roberts who inspired Team GB wheelchair rugby to Paralympic gold in 2021.
Head teacher abused girl all the time, court told
The teen says Neil Foden told her to take the abuse with her "to the grave".
Sausage dog eats woman's cheek after attack
Kelly Allen has been left with a facial scar after the small dog bit her at a friend's house.
Two arrests after non-payment of restaurant bills
A man and a woman are arrested after multiple reports of what police call "dine-and-dash" incidents.
Nightmares of mum glassed in face by stranger
Natalie's life changed in an instant when she was attacked in a bar by a woman she had never met.
Air Ambulance to close two bases in Wales
Both sites in Welshpool and Carmarthen will close, replaced by a new base in north Wales.
Gething refuses independent donations inquiry
Gething under pressure over campaign donations as he is forced to defend them in Senedd again.
Has Reynolds cast Wrexham striker in Marvel film?
Fans are convinced they've spotted Ollie Palmer in Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's new film.
Swimming warning after boy, 13 dies in river
Aryan Ghoniya got into difficulty while swimming with four friends, an inquest into his death heard.
Manic Street Preachers mural painted in hometown
The band put Blackwood on the music map of the world - now the town has put them on a wall.
Burst water main shuts schools and hits 4,000 homes
Around 4,000 homes were left without water and four schools closed after a water pipe burst.
Iceland boss says marathon volunteers saved his life
Richard Walker, managing director of the supermarket chain, collapsed just over a mile from the finish.
Wales' first brain tumour hub announced
A £1m brain tumour research hub will be set up in Wales.