A POLICE officer told a court he was lightening the mood and joking around when he inferred to a woman in custody that he would like to have sex with her, a court heard. Sergeant Richard Evans, of The Highway, New Inn, denies two counts of misconduct
A WAR veteran from Abergavenny who was facing nine months of agony after the NHS said they could not treat an infected wisdom tooth before that time has had it removed privately - with his family now looking for charities to help cover the bill.The Free
DESPITE wet weather a teddy bear’s picnic held in Pontypool Park was deemed a success yesterday with over 100 people joining in the fun.Pontypool Neighbourhood Team organised the event to encourage residents to look out for each other and help prevent
A WOMAN who has been running a horse hospital for 37 years is now looking to hand over the reins to someone else.Jenny MacGregor, 83, took over the Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies (SWHP) charity and over the years has helped see thousands
YOUNG musician Jack Hart decided to end his school career on a high note, by taking on a piano diploma usually reserved for specialist conservatoire players just days after sitting his A levels.The passionate Monmouth School pupil who lives in Wolvesnewton
PONTYPOOL artists have joined forces to help draw new members to Pontypool Museum.The museum is currently trying to attract 1,000 new members to make up for a £19,000 cash shortfall in its budget after losing council funding.After hearing the news
A FORMER hotel is to be knocked down to make way for a residential facility for people with autism and learning difficulties.Somerton House in Llantarnam Road, Cwmbran, was previously used as a hotel and latterly was turned into a house in multiple occupation
THE family of a Caerwent teen who died of toxic shock syndrome will be supporting her boyfriend as her runs the Severn Bridge Half Marathon this weekend in her memory.Tom Steer, 19, of Alway, Newport is running the Severn Bridge Half Marathon on Sunday
A PONTYPOOL community leader warned yesterday that the town's historic rugby club could become an “eyesore” unless the public backs plans to put up a 7ft security fence to protect its grounds.Pontypool Community Council chairwoman Gaynor
THE tale of a Torfaen prisoner of war who was determined to make his way home after escaping has been uncovered by his granddaughter. Robert Phillips, of Llandowlais Street, Cwmbran, never spoke to his family about the events that occurred after
A DIRECTOR of a Caldicot-based haulage firm said he was "very much in favour" of the Liberal Democrats’ pledge to axe the Severn Bridge tolls if they are elected in the next Parliament.The Severn Crossings, which are currently managed
JENNY McLoughlin admitted it was a blow not to come away with a medal on day one of the IPC European Athletics Championships after setting a personal best in the semi-finals.The 22-year-old sprinter finished fifth in the T37 100m final in Swansea &ndash
LINKAGE plans to join the new Asda superstore in Caldicot to the town centre will not be ready for the store's opening this October, it has been revealed. Chairman of the Caldicot Town Team, Aaron Reeks told the Free Press that the link road would
AN USK woman who is campaigning for a drug she has said could prolong her life to be made freely available on the Welsh NHS has blasted the board that has denied her the medication. Ann Wilkinson, who has suffered with cancer for three years, will start
A CYGNET had to have two life saving operations due to an injury cause by illegal fishing in the pond of Caldicot Castle.Swan Rescue South Wales received a call on July 23 to find a cygnet who had swallowed a large micro barbed fishing hook attached to
