A summer spectacular awaits you at Caerleon this August. Come and enjoy a fantastic weekend of Roman re-enactment as Empire: A Roman Spectacular takes places in Caerleon Amphitheatre and the National Roman Legion Museum on Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 August, 11am-5pm. Be part of it and experience a day out to remember. (Adults £4.50; [...]

Matthew Evans, former leader of Newport City Council has told Welsh Icons in an exclusive interview when we asked him about the new system of only allowing written questions at open meetings: “As a former Leader of Newport City Council, I know that council meetings, and the “cut and thrust ” of debate, is an [...]

Mr Graham said: “I acknowledge that the Queen’s Dragoon Guards are one of the oldest regiments associated with Wales. The ‘Welsh Cavalry’ is unique in the specific opportunities it offers Welsh servicemen, to support and strengthen the combat effectiveness of the British Armed Forces. “I also recognise the huge contribution and sacrifice made by the [...]

A Coleg Gwent student has made her public debut as an artist in style – on billboards around the UK after winning an art competition. A Level Graphics student Lauren Goodland, 17 from Newport, was among 10 winners of a Bournemouth Arts College competition entitled ‘Who are You?’.  Lauren secured a place for her work [...]

The recently commenced work to link the M4 at junction 23A near Magor and Newport’s Queensway is expected to be completed early next year.  The majority of the work on the new link – the Steelworks Access Road – will involve upgrading and reconstructing the existing dual carriageway adjoining the Llanwern site and will have [...]

What would a Roman cook make for Come Dine with Me? Find out with your hosts at the National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon on Bank Holiday Monday 7 May, 11am-4pm and sample some Roman-style food, learn ancient recipes and find out more about fascinating Roman cooking techniques. Watch the four hosts as they set out [...]

Following in the footsteps of Bear Grylls and Ray Mears, Coleg Gwent students have been demonstrating their own survival skills in the great outdoors. Welsh Baccalaureate and A Level students from Coleg Gwent’s City of Newport Campus researched survival techniques before spending a day at Allt-yr-yn Nature Reserve with Countryside Ranger and ex-Royal Marine Commando, [...]

Coleg Gwent beauty therapy students raised over £350 for charity Help for Heroes at a recent College open event. Students at Coleg Gwent’s City of Newport Campus sold cakes, nail art and organised a raffle in support of the charity and their classmate Chailey O’Brien, whose husband was on a tour of duty in Afghanistan [...]

One of three Plaid Cymru candidates in the Risca East ward has withdrawn from next week’s election – although his name will remain on the ballot paper. Ian Ackerman said that he is unable to stand for personal reasons but urged voters to support the other two Plaid candidates, Brian Hancock and Matthew Farrell. Ian [...]

Coleg Gwent musical theatre students are getting all hands on deck to hoist the pirate flag for their production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance at the Dolman Theatre in Newport on 2 and 3 May. Students are getting set to raise the curtain on the celebrated comic opera. The musical features a [...]