Newport and South East Wales News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Four things we learned from Caerphilly by-election debate
The takeaways from BBC Wales' head-to-head with six of next week's Senedd by-election candidates.
'Hosting Prince William was a whirlwind experience'
Rhian Mannings lost her husband to suicide five days after their one-year-old son died in 2012.
Wales heroine to hang up boots and steelworkers face Xmas pay cut
A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.
Couple accused over groundsman's quad bike death
They each deny failing to discharge health and safety duties after a contractor died in a field.
Brutal attack 'contributed' to man's death 23 years later
The 2002 assault "more than minimally contributed" to Leon Adams' recent death, a coroner concludes.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Icon, trailblazer & Wales hero - Fishlock's seismic legacy
On the eve of her international retirement, a look at how Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock's seismic impact has gone beyond her remarkable on-pitch exploits.
Ten of retiring Fishlock's best Wales goals
Look back at some of the best goals the retiring midfielder has scored for her country.
Wales legend Fishlock to retire from international football
Wales' greatest female footballer Jess Fishlock will win her 166th and last cap in this month's friendly against Australia in Cardiff.
Injury-hit Scarlets sign two locks on loan
Injury-hit Scarlets make a double signing for their upcoming United Rugby Championship fixtures in South Africa.
The Wales bolters on Tandy's radar for autumn squad
Wales' autumn hopefuls are poised for a final chance to impress new coach Steve Tandy before his first squad announcement.
Football fans fund mural to 'Mr Wrexham'
Former Wrexham and Wales defender Joey Jones has been immortalised in a mural near the club grounds.
Wales' handball frustration - what the pundits say
Pundits including Kit Symons, Tom Lockyer, David Edwards and Kath Morgan have their say on the decision to award Belgium a penalty following a handball by Wales' Ethan Ampadu in the World Cup qualifier between the sides.
Wales' path to World Cup after Belgium defeat
The state of play and the permutations as Wales aim for qualification to next summer's finals.
Ward urges Wales to use Euros as World Cup fuel
Wales must use their historic appearance at Euro 2025 as a springboard to qualify for a first World Cup, says former striker Helen Ward.
Cardiff go to Posh and Newport host Gills in FA Cup
Cardiff City are drawn away to Peterborough United in the first round of the FA Cup, while Newport County will host Gillingham.
'Heart-in-mouth' Belgium loss leaves Wales facing play-off challenge
Head coach Craig Bellamy is proud of Wales' efforts to try to find a vital win despite falling short in the 4-2 World Cup qualifying defeat by Belgium.
Veteran road racer Lougher announces retirement
Welsh racer Ian Lougher retires from road racing at the age of 62 after after a 44-year career.
'Another celebrity boss? No, I've earned my chance'
Forest Green boss Robbie Savage insists he is no "celebrity manager" after guiding his new side to a dream start, including a spot in the FA Cup first round.
'Freak of nature' rat invades Wales' qualifier
Cardiff City have defended their pest control policy after a rat made an appearance on the pitch during the second half of Wales' World Cup qualifier against Belgium.
Scarlets sign Crusaders back-row Anderson
The 22-year-old will join the west Wales side in November having won the Super Rugby Pacific title.
Cardiff teen Bowen stays grounded amid Wales talk
Teenage wing Tom Bowen is only thinking of Cardiff despite form that has sparked comparisons with Shane Williams and talk of a Wales call-up.
Five things we learned as Welsh pair nilled in URC
The talking points after wins for Cardiff and Ospreys but hammerings for Scarlets and Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.
Former Wales women head coach Abrahams dies aged 43
Former Wales women head coach Warren Abrahams dies aged 43 while working with Belgium at a sevens tournament in Kenya.
How Wrexham's 13 summer signings have fared so far
BBC Sport Wales assesses how Wrexham's 13 summer signings have fared since joining the Championship club.
Glasgow 2026 will award 215 golds over 10 days
Around 3000 athletes will compete for 215 gold medals at the Commonwealth Games next summer after the Glasgow 2026 schedule is confirmed.
Devils add imposing defenceman MacLean to roster
Cardiff Devils have signed 6'7" Canadian defenceman Steven MacLean to bolster their roster following injury to Cedric Lacroix.
Pontypridd ponder shock Super Rygbi Cymru bid
The south Wales valleys club turned down the chance to bid for a place in the Welsh second tier when launched in 2024.
Roberts hopes Welsh rugby reaches right decision
Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) board member Jamie Roberts says he is hoping the right decisions will be made about the future of the game.
Cardiff and Wales lock Williams set for long lay-off
Wales lock Teddy Williams suffers a serious ankle injury playing for Cardiff against Connacht in the United Rugby Championship.
How Swansea's new recruits have fared so far
With almost a quarter of the 2025-26 Championship campaign gone, BBC Sport Wales looks at how Swansea City's summer signings have fared.
Muir appointed new Crusaders head coach
North Wales Crusaders head coach Carl Forster leaves the club to take up a full-North Wales Crusaders appoint Dean Muir as head coach following the departure of Carl Forster.
Belief in me may have deviated - Hughes
David Hughes suggests some may have "deviated in their belief" in his ability to manage Newport County after winless run.
No crisis at Scarlets despite poor start - Peel
Scarlets' sluggish start to the new United Rugby Championship season is by no means a crisis, says head coach Dwayne Peel.
'Loves her to death' ? Father's pride at Fishlock history
Jess Fishlock's father, Kevyn, tells BBC Sport Wales of his pride at watching his daughter make more history at Euro 2025.
Wrexham legend Joey Jones mural painted on The Turf pub
Time lapse footage shows the mural of "Mr Wrexham" being painted on the side of The Turf.
Iconic: The Rise of the Women in Red
Record scorer Jess Fishlock charts the history of Wales women's football in the build-up to Euro 2025 play-offs.
Should Belgium have been awarded this penalty against Wales?
Belgium cancelled out Wales' early lead with a controversial penalty following a VAR check after the ball struck Ethan Ampadu's arm.
Highlights: Wales 2-4 Belgium
Watch the best of the action as Wales lose 4-2 to Belgium in World Cup qualifying in Cardiff.
Highlights: Cardiff Devils 3-0 Coventry Blaze
Watch highlights as Cardiff Devils overcome Coventry Blaze in their 2025-26 Elite League opener.
Watch: Bowen's Cardiff hat-trick at Munster in the URC
Cardiff may have lost in the United Rugby Championship at Munster, but 19-year-old wing Tom Bowen provided a highlight for Welsh rugby with a try hat-trick in the 23-20 defeat.
Scrum V
Gareth Rhys Owen, James Hook and Elinor Snowsill review the weekend?s URC results.
Feast of Football
Catrin Heledd is inside the Wales camp with Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon ahead of Belgium.
Football Daily
John Murray talks football, travel & language with home nations commentators.
Scrum V
Scrum V visit the Principality Stadium for a chat with WRU Director of Rugby Dave Reddin
Rugby League Top 10s
Mark, Jon, Brian and Jamie debate the best to have played both league and union.
Williams seals spot as all-time Welsh sporting great
Welshman Mark Williams further cements his status as a Welsh sporting icon after becoming the oldest winner of a ranking event.
Ben Davies: Wales' reluctant star joins 100-cap club
As Ben Davies inches closer to becoming Welsh football's latest centurion, BBC Sport Wales profiles Wales and Spurs? "reluctant star".
Moore aims to graduate from pitch to boardroom
Kieffer Moore has done his homework and spells out his ambitions for Wales, Wrexham and life after scoring goals.
Trott on top - how Cardiff's three summer signings have fared
BBC Sport examines the statistical data behind the performances of Cardiff City's three summer recruits Nathan Trott, Gabriel Osho and Omari Kellyman.
Who will decide the fate of Welsh rugby?
The fate of the professional game in Wales will ultimately be decided by the 12 people on the Welsh Rugby Union board.
How Bellamy helped my mental health struggle - Roberts
The 32-year-old goalkeeper is encouraging young men to talk openly about mental health issues.
The next Dupont? Meet rugby's new global star
As South Africa sensation Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu prepares to face Scarlets, BBC Sport Wales profiles the Springboks star.
Scrum V Top 5
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions star Jamie Roberts reveals his top five centres.
Scrum V Top 5
Will Carling selects his all-time top five Welsh rugby players.
Scrum V Top 5
Colin heads to Mike?s bar to discuss his all-time Top 5 coaches.
Scrum V Top 5
Adam Jones heads to Mike's bar to reveal his Top 5 forwards.