STRICTER regulations of tattooists are being introduced, nearly 10 years after poor practices at a Newport studio named Flesh Wound left customers suffering serious skin infections.

Santa is making a special visit to Torfaen this weekend. Families and children can follow his journey as he cruises on a boat along the canal from Pontymoile down to Five Locks in Cwmbran.

THE number of taxi drivers registered in Torfaen has plummeted in just two years – and cheaper fees elsewhere in Gwent may explain why.

Trade unions gave evidence to a Senedd committee about the future of Welsh steelmaking amid concerns for 3,000 jobs in Port Talbot.

Ten pin bowling fans can relax when it comes to ordering their Christmas lunch centerpiece this year, after Hollywood Bowl announced it is offering guests the chance to win a turkey if they bowl a turkey.

A SCRAP metal collector is being investigated over potentially operating without a licence after a complaint was received about them using a megaphone.

COUNCIL leaders across Gwent are in line for pay rises of more than £3,000 next year.

TORFAEN council staff and the RSPCA are investigating an alleged puppy farm in the county, it has been confirmed.

One of my favourite bits about being in the Congress Theatre is the moment the curtains go up. You have no idea what will be on stage.