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.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Cornelly United: Games go ahead 'for our injured lads'
A football club's matches go ahead days after players were hit by a car following a game.
Trago Mills's £65m Merthyr Tydfil store opens at last
It has taken nearly 30 years but a discount retailer employing 350 people opens in Merthyr Tydfil.
European Challenge Cup: Cardiff Blues 16-10 Pau
Cardiff Blues are into the European Challenge Cup final after beating Pau 16-10 at the Cardiff Arms Park.
Sean Kelly murder: Two jailed for street knife attack
Aaron Bingham and Nicholas Saleh chased their victim down a street on bikes before the knife attack.
Motorcyclist killed in Lower Machen crash was 'loving dad'
Gareth Williams, 60, died after being involved in a crash with a car on the A468 Commercial Road on Thursday.
Newport agrees marathon and 10k deal until 2020
Newport council will pay £90,000 towards running the events and the Welsh Government up to £120,000.
Judge frustrated over mental health places
The High Court hears the "desperate tragedy" of a girl with severe learning needs staying in an unsuitable unit.
Cardiff City 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Cardiff City take a big step towards promotion as Aron Gunnarsson's first goal in a year ensured a win over Nottingham Forest.
European Champions Cup: Leinster 38-16 Scarlets
Leinster storm into the Champions Cup final with a stunning dismantling of Scarlets in Dublin.
Pro14: Zebre 37-14 Ospreys
Zebre set their new wins record as they hammer much-changed Ospreys in Parma with a bonus-point Pro14 triumph.
Scottish Grand National: Joe Farrell claims thrilling victory at Ayr
Joe Farrell, ridden by Adam Wedge, holds off the challenge of Ballyoptic and Tom Bellamy to win the Scottish Grand National.
Manchester City v Swansea City
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Manchester City and Swansea City.
Neil Warnock: This is not a normal season for Cardiff City
Cardiff City boss praises his players after their 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest took them a step closer to the Premier League.
Sunderland 1-2 Burton Albion
Sunderland are relegated from the Championship after Burton Albion fight back to win 2-1 in a game of late drama.

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

Gunnarsson fires Cardiff towards promotion
Cardiff City take a big step towards promotion as Aron Gunnarsson's first goal in a year ensured a win over Nottingham Forest.
Ruthless Leinster storm past Scarlets to reach Euro final
Leinster storm into the Champions Cup final with a stunning dismantling of Scarlets in Dublin.
Blues through to Challenge Cup final after beating Pau
Cardiff Blues are into the European Challenge Cup final after beating Pau 16-10 at the Cardiff Arms Park.
Pro14: Zebre 37-14 Ospreys
Zebre set their new wins record as they hammer much-changed Ospreys in Parma with a bonus-point Pro14 triumph.
Trainer Curtis celebrates Scottish National win
Joe Farrell, ridden by Adam Wedge, holds off the challenge of Ballyoptic and Tom Bellamy to win the Scottish Grand National.
Manchester City v Swansea City
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Manchester City and Swansea City.
Neil Warnock: This is not a normal season for Cardiff City
Cardiff City boss praises his players after their 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest took them a step closer to the Premier League.
Coleman's Sunderland relegated
Sunderland are relegated from the Championship after Burton Albion fight back to win 2-1 in a game of late drama.
County Championship: Shaun Marsh ton puts Glamorgan on top against Gloucestershire
A century from Shaun Marsh on his Glamorgan Championship debut puts them in charge at 296-5 against Gloucestershire, leading by 60 runs
European Champions Cup: Scarlets to learn from Leinster defeat - Pivac
Head coach Wayne Pivac says Scarlets will learn "a lot" from their crushing Champions Cup semi-final loss to Leinster.
Carlos Carvalhal says Premier League relegation will go to wire
Swansea City manager Carlos Carvalhal says the Premier League relegation fight will not be settled until the last minute of the season.
Barnet 2-0 Newport County
Barnet take another step towards escaping relegation as they beat Newport County at the Hive.
Stevens trails Wilson at The Crucible
Defending champion Mark Selby is knocked out in the first round of the World Championship after a shock 10-4 defeat by Joe Perry.
Leyton Orient 1-0 Wrexham
Wrexham's hopes of making the play-off places are out of their hands after they fell to a defeat to Leyton Orient.
London Marathon: Hero helper and runner will start together
David Wyeth wants a personal best in this year's London Marathon and to cross the line unassisted
Ice Hockey World Championships: Four Devils called up to GB squad
Elite League champions Cardiff Devils have four players in Great Britain's Ice Hockey World Championship squad.
BBC Radio 5 live agree deal with Warren to include Selby v Warrington
Carl Frampton's bout with Nonito Donaire on Saturday will be the first fight broadcast as part of a new BBC Radio 5 live deal with Frank Warren.
Welsh Premier League: Carmarthen relegated after Aberystwyth draw
Welsh Premier League preview plus details of the games involving Merthyr Town and Colwyn Bay in the English non-league pyramid.
World Snooker Championship 2018: Crucible quest continues for qualifying survivors
The delivery driver chasing Crucible glory and the not-so-new faces who survived the trauma of World Championship qualifying.
European Champions Cup: Disappointed Scarlets can bounce back - Leigh Halfpenny
Scarlets star Leigh Halfpenny says Scarlets can overcome their disappointment of Champions Cup semi-final defeat by Leinster.
Welsh UFC fighter Brett Johns trains at the home of 'Rocky'
Welsh UFC fighter Brett Johns trains in Philadelphia ahead of his fight against Aljamain Sterling in New Jersey as he follows in the footsteps of his movie hero.
Cardiff City boss pays tribute to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
Cardiff City boss pays tribute to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger who will leave the club at the end of the season.
Robert Croft: 'I want to see Glamorgan players improve'
Glamorgan head coach Robert Croft wants players to improve as they target success in the 2018 season and beyond.
Commonwealth Games: Team boss Nicola Phillips 'so proud' of Wales' Gold Coast Games team
Team Wales chef de mission Professor Nicola Phillips expresses her pride at their record-breaking Gold Coast Commonwealth Games efforts.
Pro14 highlights: Zebre 34-32 Dragons
Watch Scrum V highlights of Dragons' loss away to Zebre in the Pro14.
Pro14 highlights: Southern Kings 12-45 Cardiff Blues
Watch Scrum V highlights of Cardiff Blues' emphatic win away to Southern Kings.
Welsh judoka star Natalie Powell on targeting European Gold
Natalie Powell says watching Team Wales' success at the Commonwealth Games will inspire her to win gold at the European Judo Championships.
World Snooker Championship: How to watch on the BBC
Watch live coverage of the 2018 World Championship on BBC TV, Red Button, Connected TV, online and BBC Sport app.
Concussion in rugby: Brain expert calls for limit to contact training
Rugby "cannot continue exposing players to a brain injury every match" and should limit contact training, says a leading concussion expert.
Premier League and Football League: Ups & downs and European qualification
All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top football leagues.
Commonwealth Games: Tears, cheers and medals - Wales' Gold Coast story
BBC Sport Wales' Lauren Jenkins reflects on Wales' most successful Commonwealth Games as they return home with 36 medals, including 10 golds.
Gold Coast 2018: Team Wales roll of honour at the Commonwealth Games
Wales' medallists at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Australia's Gold Coast.