He captained the Black and Ambers in their famous 1963 win over the All Blacks at Rodney Parade.
Author: Richard Gurner
Tân a Rhew: The ‘Fire and Ice’ wellness experience
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Blackwood, Tân a Rhew provides a unique wellness experience centred around the elements of fire and ice, as reflected in its Welsh name.
Junior doctors in Wales to go on three-day strike
Junior doctors in Wales have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in a dispute over pay.
Man, 20, killed in crash on A469 near Llanbradach
An 18-year-old from Pontllanfraith has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs.
Community turns out in force to plant 180 trees
A total of 180 trees were planted last month – 60 in a park off Bartlett Street and 120 at Porset Brook Field, off Bedwas Road.
Eglwysilan Church to hold its final service
The decision to close the church, near Abertridwr, to services was taken by the Ministry Area Council (MAC) earlier this year.
Libanus Lifestyle: Community hub going from strength-to-strength
Work converting the former chapel into the strong community asset it is today began in 2015, with the building modernised and its churchyard converted into a vibrant garden.
Bedwas Workmen’s Hall celebrates 100 years in style
Bedwas Workmen’s Hall marked the end of its centenary year with a celebratory event thanking the volunteers and groups which use the venue.
As Barclays shuts yet another branch, meet the community bank that hasn’t closed its doors
Not-for-profit Smart Money Cymru is a credit union that turned itself into a bank for the benefit of the community.
Direct trains between Newport and Ebbw Vale won’t start until the new year
Direct train services to and from Newport had been due to start running from December 10.