ROBERT Croft insisted his figures of six for 45 against Oxford UCCE were a useful springboard for the rest of the season. The former England off spinner might be out of favour when it comes to Glamorgan's early season one-day plans but he showed even
LUCKY Shelagh Davies from Chepstow is set to enjoy the meal of a life-time when S4C celebrity chef Dudley Newbrey cooks for her in her kitchen. Mrs Davies, 53, won the prize at a Recommend a Friend competition at her local library, encouraging people
SIX PEOPLE found in the back of a lorry in Blaenavon have applied for asylum. A UK Borders Agency spokesperson said five Iranians and one Iraqi were handed to them by Gwent Police on Wednesday. The individuals are all male, he said. Among the
A FAMILY is living in fear after a Gwent man was abducted and beaten in an armed attack. The victim, who is too terrified to reveal his name, was carjacked on March 10. Today, his wife told the Argus the family has installed CCTV and padlocks to
ONE lucky Gwent resident could be sat on a fortune without knowing it. A National Lottery ticket prize of £72,840 remains unclaimed from the draw of Saturday March 29. The ticket was purchased somewhere within the Caerphilly county area. The
FIREMEN, physiotherapists, nurses, housing officers and an Argus journalist were all on hand at Eveswell Primary School to offer pupils advice at a careers day on Tuesday. Children from as young as five organised the day at the Newport school to give
KIND Argus readers helped save a lifeline friendship group for elderly people in Torfaen by volunteering their time. We reported in March how Contact the Elderly was facing closure due to a lack of volunteers. The group meets once a month on Sunday
A NEWPORT woman says her business will be ruined if Newport Council goes ahead with plans to put double-yellow lines on Port Road, Newport. Liz Hurd, trades from her burger van Liz's Lunchbox" outside the Maesglas Retail park. Ms Hurd says there's
THE FAMILY of Jordan Lee Widdall-Hughes, the ten-year-old boy who died after falling from the back of a lorry paid an emotional tribute to him. Jordan Lee Widdall-Hughes' family yesterday shared fond memories of their "cheeky chappy" as they struggled
Joe Calzaghe came face to face with Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas on Wednesday and vowed he would not be satisfied unless he handed the former middleweight great the first stoppage defeat of his career. Play Video
Christoph von Dohnanyi is considered a conductor of the old school, meaning not that he is a stick-waving commissar but that he is most at home among the Viennese classics. As the Philharmonia's principal conductor, the playing he gets suits his temperament
rom the moment the first character appeared on stage the audience was entranced by this spectacular setting of The Nutcracker. The ballet tells a simple story of a young girl's dreams and first love. But Bourne's production bears little resemblance
LIFE for Lane, a doctor, is perfect, a beautiful home, and good-looking, successful surgeon Charles as a husband - all she needs now is a clean house. Everything is perfect. But is it? On the surface, perhaps, but Lane (Patricia Hodge) soon finds out
YELLOW is the new green in Monmouthshire, where environmentally-aware pupils have recycled over 4,000 telephone directories. 25 schools collected 4,287 old copies of the Yellow Pages in the Yellow Woods campaign organised by Yellow Pages and Woodland
ST ANNE'S Hospice appealed for music-lovers to show their support for the charity and raise vital funds for patients. Pontnewydd Male choir and the American Utah Chamber Artist Choir will wow audiences at a special concert at Llantarnam Abbey on June
CRIME in the Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly council areas was cut by almost a quarter over the last three years, according to new figures. The number of recorded crimes in the two county boroughs - Gwent Police's C Division - has fallen by 24.6 per cent
A NEWPORT man who attacked his partner in the presence of a child was been jailed today for 12 months at Cardiff crown court. Liam Morgan, 25, of Gainsborough Drive, Newport, had been found guilty of causing Cheryl Cadman actual bodily harm. He
CONNACHT make one change to their side ahead of their final away match in the Magners League against the Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade tomorrow night (kick off 7.10pm). Coach Michael Bradley has chosen Troy Nathan at outside half for his first
WALES head coach Warren Gatland admits next season's RBS 6 Nations fixture list is a tougher proposition than the one which presented his side with the 2008 Grand Slam. Gatland's second year at the helm of his newly adopted country sees him travel
STUDENTS at a Cwmbran high school have donned pink highlights to raise money for a local charity. Both male and female pupils at Fairwater High paid £1 to wear something pink. They raised £425.29 for Pink Fizz charity, which supports Velindre Hospital
PEOPLE can inspect a plan for Wales' first urban nature reserve. Newport's Mayor Allan Morris and BBC wildlife presenter Kate Humble, were on hand to launch the £3 million visitor centre at Newport Wetlands last month and it's hoped the centre will
POLICE are warning local businesses and the public to be on the look out for counterfeit £20 notes, which have been circulating in the Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly County Borough areas recently. The notes are of a high quality, so it is essential that
THOSE who use loan sharks have often reached the pits of despair. And the sharks, knowing this, prey on this vulnerability, leaving people locked in a circle of vicious and horrendous debt. It's a problem going on all over Gwent and South Wales
EBBW Vale climbed back into third place in the Welsh Premiership on the back of this remarkable 48-20 home victory over cup semi-finalists Aberavon. The Steelmen had a point to prove against the Wizards, who eliminated them from the cup last month at
NOT content with a Las Vegas blog, a Las Vegas diary and regular news stories, today marks my first foray into the world of a columnist. Taking a weekly column from the brilliant Steve James is no easy task, but the first thing to do is lay out a statement
A FAMILY who moved to Newport to start a new life just three weeks ago, is today mourning the tragic loss of a ten-year-old son. Young Jordan Widdall-Hughes (or Jordan Jones as he was also known) was killed when a game with his brother and other friends
YESTERDAY our man Joe and Bernard Hopkins had media workouts, essentially meaning a scrum of journalists bundled to the apron of a boxing ring to get those all important quotes while a throng of fans clapped and cheered. I say clapped and cheered, in
PONTYPOOL leisure centre was "a danger" last week when around 100 people packed out the swimming pool, others were turned away and there was a shortage of lifeguards, claims a mother. Sue Kempton and her daughter, 11-year-old Rachel, amember of Blaenavon
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons could well be boosted by the arrival of several New Zealanders in time for next season. Head coach Paul Turner has made two visits Down Under this year looking at available players who would suit the Dragons and the need to get
IN his final full council meeting as mayor of Newport, Cllr Allan Morris thanked five councillors, who have decided not to stand in the forthcoming election, for their service to the people who elected them. He said the five, who represent three different
Following the success of her first novel, Usk author Julie McGowan's second book, "Just One More Summer" has been launched at the London Book Fair at Olympia. "The first novel, The Mountains Between', became a regional bestseller within weeks of publication
Those of us who watched the London Marathon from the comfort of our armchairs might just have caught a glimpse of two friends from Usk who have run the race this year to raise funds for St. David's Hospice Foundation. For Tracey Huxley, a former midwife
While the weather may be giving unclear signals that summer is on its way, one sure sign is the return of the Usk Country Market, on Thursday mornings at the Catholic Hall in Porthycarne Street. The market will be open every Thursday from April 17th,
I noticed only the other day that the Blackthorn blossom is out. It is always breath-takingly beautiful but so often it is accompanied by rough weather - bitterly cold at times and yesterday with driving snow sweeping across the fields. The sheep with
Last Saturday the Guild of St Agatha came to Skenfrith as part of their "Cardiff Outing". This is the Catholic Association of Bellringers - but it is not limited just to Catholics. The Guild welcomes membership from anyone involved in the ringing of
GWENT'S further education colleges again opened their doors today after students were shut out as lecturers took strike action. The University and College Union's 450 lecturers at Coleg Gwent staged their 24-hour strike yesterday over pay. Picket
Prizes for the best gardens in Chepstow were presented by the deputy mayor Cllr Veronica Crump at a recent town council meeting. Mrs Joan Bennett won the competition for the best front or back garden. Mr and Mrs D Foster were named as the best disabled
The Women's Institute movement, formed for the development of community welfare and the practice of rural crafts, is putting on a Hot and Spicy showpiece later this month. The Gwent Federation of WIs are due to hold their annual county meeting at County
My pal Glyn Harris, a man of many talents, achieved his dream of living with his family in the remote village of Llanddewi Rhydderch, in the green belt surrounding Abergavenny, in1986. Within a week he had met the burly figure of Huw Judd, who announced
The Mothers' Union devotional service was well attended in spite of a cold and blustery wind. But Father Jeremy Winston, vicar of St Mary's, produced a high-quality sermon to make up for the bad weather on the need for all to read the Bible, especially
Guest speakers at the monthly meeting of St Mary's Ladies Fellowship were the members of the mission team that recently visited the Highveld. The fourth member, Father Malcolm Lane, was unable to attend. After watching a very good presentation and listening
Members of the Mothers' Union in the Abergavenny Deanery are staging a roadshow today in St Mary's Priory Centre. The members from Abergavenny, Govilon, Llantilio Pertholey and Llanarth parishes will man displays on the role of the Mothers' Union, and
A NUMBER of appointments have been made at a vestry meeting of St Mary's Church with Christchurch. Mr Richard Keech will become vicar's warden, with Mr Andrew Powell as assistant. The people's warden will be Mrs Sheila Davies, while Mrs Glenyss Holland
THE 28 youngsters who wear the Abergavenny Air Training Corps uniform with pride, have the top brass leadership to thank for turning them into an elite force. They carry out a number of public ceremonial duties, as well as study as air cadets for Cadet
BOSSES at a Valleys factory are considering shedding fifteen jobs just a month after nineteen workers were let go. Now staff at Doncasters in Forgeside, Blaenavon, said they fear more redundancies are in the pipeline after a slow start to the year
A TEAM of eager volunteers has been putting the finishing touches to the Seven Corners Centre by turning a piece of derelict ground into a picturesque garden, writes Don Chambers. And it could not have come at a better time, as the Centre is due to celebrate
A MAN died after being hit by a train in Marshfield last night. British Transport Police were alerted at 9.31 last night that a person had been struck by a train near to Green Lane Bridge near Marshfield. The dead man was hit by the 7.20 Arriva
D-DAY which has gone down in history as the Longest Day when a massive Allied force invaded the Normandy Coast in 1944 is to be remembered - by the Shortest Walk. "We are gathering in Cambrian Road at 12.30 on June 6 which is the 64th anniversary of
TRIBUTES have poured in to a boy who died after an accident with a lorry in Newport. The family of Jordan Widdall-Hughes who died after falling from the back of a lorry paid an emotional tribute to him. They yesterday shared fond memories of their
A GWENT grandmother is travelling to Israel to represent Britain at a religious conference. Abercarn woman Rita Bartlett, 61, is one of only nine UK delegates attending the International Convention of the worldwide Baha'i community in Haifa at the
A chief constable who highlighted the policing problems caused by immigration from eastern Europe is standing by her remarks. Play Video Julie Spence, head of Cambridgeshire Police, said immigrants were not responsible for a "crimewave" but recent
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons go in search of a vital Magners League victory against basement rivals Connacht at Rodney Parade tomorrow night with only three games behind them in ten weeks. And that leads Dragons head coach Paul Turner to call for two Italian
HEALTH bosses in Gwent have set up a hospital environment and cleanliness project to ensure national standards can be met and infection levels minimised. The initial focus is on the Royal Gwent Hospital, which is being divided into 18 zones, each with
THE former chief probation officer for Gwent, Peter Sampson, will serve a second term on the board of Gwent Healthcare Trust as a non-executive director. Mr Sampson, who also led the probation services in Avon and in South Wales, will serve until 2011
