WELSH pop band The Hot Puppies close their current UK tour with a show in the Barfly this weekend. They're originally from Aberystwyth but these days they base themselves in Cardiff. Since moving they've signed to Welsh label Fierce Panda through whom
POLICE introduced a ban on U-turns at three Tredegar town centre roundabouts in a bid to stamp out anti-social "car cruising". Motorists are no longer allowed to carry out u-turns at The Circle roundabout - where Tredegar Town Clock stands - the Kwik
BEVERLEY Knight is to support Bryan Adams at his Bridgend gig on June 2. Malcolm Spencer, of promoters Squareleg Entertainment, said: "To have Beverley Knight join Bryan Adams and open the four UK Stadium concert dates will offer a compelling show, combining
A GROWING number of youngsters in a Gwent care system are going straight into full-time apprenticeships thanks to a groundbreaking new project. Torfaen social services has so far helped 20 young people into work since the £1million ACE project was launched
A GROUP of teenagers daubed ketchup on a dying man on the living room floor of his flat. The actions by the five - aged between 14 and 18 - were not those of human beings, said Gwent coroner David Bowen at the inquest into the death of Newport man Richard
NEWPORT people are being asked to bare all in the name of art. Life drawing tutors in Newport say their classes face the axe unless they can find more models prepared to pose nude for their pupils. Ann Howells, community learning officer for art and craft
WORK on a long-awaited Newport primary school should start within a month. Plans to build 153 homes, park areas and junior and infants schools on the Glebelands site in Newport have a 15-year history of delays. Now most of the final constraints on developers
THE Sherman Theatre Company presents Educating Rita from June 1 to 17, starring Ruth Jones, best known as Kelly in Fat Friends and Little Britain's barmaid Myfanwy. Educating Rita, by Willy Russell, is the story of a young, brash hairdresser who decides
There was no disguising the smile on Joel Parsons' face following his third place in the British Under-21 qualifying round at Stoke last night. And he will be looking to take that kind of form into the weekend. Wasps are at Mildenhall tomorrow night in
A GROUP of furious campaigners called on Assembly education minister Jane Davidson to resign after she saved one Gwent school from closure months after giving their school the axe. Campaigners who failed to save Pentwyn Primary School, Abersychan, said
ONE of the UK's largest brownfield sites could become a thriving community with 4,000 houses. Argus reporter DARREN EVANS takes a look around Newport's Llanwern site. IT is a clich to measure large open spaces using football grounds as a comparison. But
SHE certainly knows how to live up to her Material Girl title. Fans wanting to see the queen of pop when Madonna kicks off her European tour in Cardiff will have to shell out at least £80 for a ticket. For that, you'll get a seat in the gods and probably
DUE to a major press breakdown yesterday the Argus was printed very late. Also, we were unable to distribute out weekly Property guide, which appears in today's paper. We apologise to all our readers, advertisers and distributors.
SINGER/saxophonist/songwriter Curtis Stigers, at the forefront of a new generation of jazz singers, comes to Cardiff's St David's Hall on Monday, at 8 pm, joined by his acclaimed Trio for a concert of distinctive and unique jazz. The concert features
MAINSTREAM Distortion hails from Cwmbran. It's a two-piece featuring Stitch on vocals and electronics and Craig on guitars. They make an industrial dance noise which is part gothic, part dark wave. The duo formed a couple of years ago and they've been
THERE'S still time to spend an evening with Joan Collins (pictured) when she brings her UK tour to Wales. She will be at Cardiff's St David's Hall next Friday discussing her life story, including a question-and-answer session, with the audience. In a
NEWPORT'S flagship theatre and arts centre was officially named Welsh Building of the Year 2005 yesterday. The council-owned Riverfront, on the banks of the River Usk in the city centre, beat off competition from across Wales to win the title. The building
COLIN Montgomerie, Europe's greatest Ryder Cup player, will make his fourth successive appearance at this year's Celtic Manor Wales Open (June 1-4), writes Michael Pearlman. A delighted Montgomerie explained: "I've always enjoyed my visits to The Celtic
There was no disguising the smile on Joel Parsons' face following his third place in the British Under-21 qualifying round at Stoke last night. And he will be looking to take that kind of form into the weekend. Wasps are at Mildenhall tomorrow night in
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons coach Paul Turner insists they are moving forward despite the loss of some players and their lowly position in the Celtic League table. He is about to put his own stamp on the team by bringing in new players, a challenge he is anticipating
PARENTS and pupils angry over the scrapping of subsidised school buses yesterday took their fight to councillors. Hundreds of pupils at Chepstow Comprehensive School now either have to walk or get lifts from Bulwark and Thornwell, after Monmouthshire
COLIN Montgomerie, Europe's greatest Ryder Cup player, will make his fourth successive appearance at this year's Celtic Manor Wales Open (June 1-4). A delighted Montgomerie explained: "I've always enjoyed my visits to The Celtic Manor Resort. The facilities
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons coach Paul Turner insists they are moving forward despite the loss of some players and their lowly position in the Celtic League table. He is about to put his own stamp on the team by bringing in new players, a challenge he is anticipating
NEWPORT County boss Peter Beadle has challenged his side to remain undefeated until the end of the season ahead of a tricky trip to Welling tomorrow (kick-off 3pm). County's bid to clinch Conference South survival has been gathering pace, four successive
EBBW Vale coach Alex Codling admits he has gone through almost every emotion possible in the unlucky 13 weeks he has been in charge at Eugene Cross Park. But the former England lock says he has nevertheless enjoyed an experience which will stand him in
Panic! At The Disco are being raved about for their cross of bleary indie and disco. Their songs such as, The Only Difference Between Martyrdom And Suicide Is Press Coverage, might start off as indie dirges but end up with a stomping beat and glow-sticks
WORKERS who lost more than 60 per cent of their pensions when their company went into receivership say they feel their futures are still "in limbo". Employees of the former Carpets International, on the Penyfan Industrial Estate in Croespenmaen, were
NEWPORT County boss Peter Beadle has challenged his side to remain undefeated until the end of the season ahead of a tricky trip to Welling tomorrow (kick-off 3pm). County's bid to clinch Conference South survival has been gathering pace, four successive
