Dan Barnes

Monmouthshire County Council brought the community spirit to Usk recently as part of the International Family Fun Day. The sun was shining as families, visitors and residents made their way to the Memorial Hall and Owain Glyndwr Park in Usk on Friday, 29 ... See more

Communities across Monmouthshire are stronger because of the dedication of local foster carers, who were recognised at a special appreciation event hosted by Foster Wales Monmouthshire on Friday, 5 June 2026. The event brought together foster carers from ... See more

EP Review: Cripple Bastards – La tua foto sul marmo Reviewed by Dan Barnes Closing in on nearly forty-years of musical mayhem, Italian grinders Cripple Bastards issue their new EP this month, their first collection of new material since the last full-leng... See more

Story by How Josh Sheehan's promotion belief paid off richly at Bolton Wanderers Josh Sheehan in action for Wales against Ghana (Image: PA) Dan Barnes. Sat, 6 Jun 2026, 4:00 am UTC If Josh Sheehan’s decision to sign a long-term contract extension at Wande... See more

Live Review: Grind After Death Fest 30th May 2025 Words: Dan Barnes Photos: Rich Price And so, alas, the final blasting is upon us. After five years of grinding brutality – and a whole load of fun – the end is nigh. But there’s still one more show to go; ... See more