CULT band Far perform at Newport’s TJ’s this month as part of a handful of tours - their first UK shows in ten years. They are back together after splitting up in 1999 to pursue solo projects. When Far first started they released two independent albums
W (15) ****- Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, James Cromwell and Richard Dreyfuss. OLIVER Stone is one of the most fascinating film-makers in the cinema today. Whatever you think of the man, his movies are eminently watchable. He has previously tackled
Easy Virtue (PG) **** - Jessica Biel, Kristin Scott Thomas, Colin Firth and Ben Barnes. THIS sumptuous period piece based on a Noel Coward play sparkles with the wit and glamour which would have made the old man proud. With a knockout cast in the
SPRINGBOKS flanker Schalk Burger is promising that South Africa’s beefy pack will do their best to protect their new fly-half from a Welsh charge. Utility back Ruan Pienaar has been handed the number 10 shirt, the first time he has started
A PREGNANT woman was attacked in her own home by her boyfriend whose nickname was "evil," a court heard. Keiron Jenkins, 18, told her during the beating: "My head's going, what have you done to me." Jenkins, of Snatchwood Road, Abersychan, admitted
GWENT man Martin Jones killed himself at the old Severn Bridge, Chepstow, a coroner ruled. Mr Jones, who had a history of low self esteem and alcohol problems, was seen by patrons of nearby pub to fall into the water on July 25 this year, the
The funeral of former Torfaen councillor Gwilliam Evans will take place next Tuesday at noon. The service will be held at St Hilda's Church, Sunnybank Road, Griffithstown and will be followed by cremation at Gwent Crematorium at 1.00pm. The family
STEEL firm Corus today announced 400 job losses across the Uk - with 50 in south Wales. The firm, which has sites in Llanwern, Wattsville and Port Talbot, is blaming the economic downturn and went into an immediate 90-day consultation with workers.
sPOLICE are appealing for information following an arson attack in Ebbw Vale. A fire was deliberately started in a garage behind Bethcar Street, forcing a family who lived in a flat just metres away from the blaze to flee their home. Simon Thomas
A DEMENTIA sufferer’s medication could have contributed to a “cardiac event” according to his GP, a court heard yesterday. GP Sushma Ohja said she was called to the Mountleigh Care Home, Newbridge, to confirm the death of 52-year-old Alan Sayers, who
THIS competition is now closed. The winner is 'falconer' for the captioon: 'That guy with the video camera won't mess with ME again'. the DVD is on its way!
JASON Tovey was the last-gasp hero as the Dragons Under-20s made it two wins from two in the WRU Regional Championship in Narbeth. The 19-year-old full-back scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to deny the Scarlets a share of the spoils.
NEWPORT are facing problems in the back three ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Pontypridd at Rodney Parade (kick off 7.15pm). Full back Paul Jones and winger Mike Poole are both ruled out with shoulder and calf injuries, respectively.
AS any of you who saw my rather gushing blog will know, I’ve become rather taken with the American election. The scenes of jubilation in Times Square on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning were truly inspiring, but there was still a hint of American stupidity
THE inquest into last year's M4 collision in which five people were killed has found four of the victims were killed unlawfully. Newport Coroner's Court heard today the driver, Christopher Beresford died due to 'misadventure'. Two of his passengers
Cannabis could have had a significant effect on the awareness of a Monmouth motorcyclist who died in a head-on crash with a van in France, an inquest heard yesterday. Father-of-two Toby Herbert had been on a week's holiday in France in April and had
EDDIE Izzard - acclaimed stand-up comedian. stage actor, Hollywood and small screen star - will perform to fans in Gwent next week. Hailed as one of the foremost stand-up comedians of his generation and fresh from a sell-out 34-date tour of
A MAN staying at accommodation in Newport for homeless people was the victim of "a frenzied attack" by a couple who were also staying there, a court heard. Anthony Hillman, 29, of Bridge Street, Newport, and Sarah Gibbons, 28, of Chepstow Road, Newport
The Bank of England today cut interest rates by 1.5% in its most dramatic attempt yet to rescue an economy on the brink of recession. The unexpectedly large cut brings official interest rates to 3% and was immediately welcomed by business leaders
CWMBRAN Stadium’s grandstand will be closed for the forseeable future after council officials revealed they cannot afford a £110,000 repair bill. The cabinet member for regeneration at Torfaen council, Richard Clark, said officers at the council
OBVIOUSLY we at the Argus are in a somewhat privileged position when it comes to gaining access to Joe Calzaghe. He, of course, writes a column in the Argus – don’t miss tomorrow’s New York special – but more than that, has a genuine interest in staying
THE tale of the villagers who loved their shop so much they bought it when it was under threat of closure is a heart-warming reminder of the force for good community spirit can be. Each chipped in about £50 to raise £7,600 to lease the building in
JOE Calzaghe is the greatest pound for pound fighter on the planet, according to four weight world champion Roy Jones Jr. Jones and Calzaghe went nose to nose at a press conference yesterday at the world famous BB King Blues Club, where Jones revealed
FEEDER raised the roof of Newport Centre on Sunday night with the Welsh leg of their UK tour. It goes without saying that for lead singer Grant Nicholas returning to Gwent is always an emotional gig, as he told the hundreds of fans who turned out
MORE than 100 villagers banded together to use people power to save their local shop. Penhow residents each gave a minimum £50 unsecured loan towards the running and refurbishment of the village shop - despite knowing they might not get it back.
SHANE Williams predicts Leigh Halfpenny will enjoy his Test debut against South Africa so much he’ll get the upper hand over the great Bryan Habana. The Welsh wizard is tipping the Cardiff Blues teenager for the very top, believing he is a
TO witness a page of history being written before our eyes is always a profound experience, whether it be the chronicling of a tragic or a joyful event. The overwhelming reactions to the election of Barack Obama to the office of President of the United
THE Family of little Amber Hartland who died on Sunday night announced her funeral will take place tomorrow in Cwmbran. Six-year-old Amber died after her condition deteriorated at her family home in Greenmeadow. She suffered from a rare genetic
You know what happens after Bonfire Night when you realise that after spending all that money on a deluxe box of fireworks you could have had more illumination by taking a box of Swan Vestas and lighting them all at the same time. That’s
Wales should have its own order of chivalry for a devolved age, a Tory AM said yesterday. David Melding said it was time to reform the Order of the British Empire and introduce an Order of St David for outstanding achievements by Welsh people
AN ABERGAVENNY police community support officer is rejoining the Army to serve on the front line in Afghanistan - in memory of his best friend, killed in action in the treacherous Helmand Province. Former paratrooper Darran Grady, 41, who spent
The driver of a car which travelled the wrong way down a motorway, crashing head-on into another vehicle, had driven in that manner to evade police before, an inquest heard today. James Bunnett, the only survivor of the crash which killed five
EXPECTATIONS have shot through the roof since Wales won the Grand Slam and hopes are high they will gain at least one scalp against the three southern hemisphere superpowers this month. World champions South Africa are first up on Saturday,
MONMOUTHSHIRE is now a Fairtrade county and will celebrate its new status with the flying of the Fairtrade flag at County Hall. The chairwoman of Monmouthshire County Council, Councillor Sue White, will hoist the flag at 1pm on Thursday, November 20
