NEWPORT County’s dream of winning the FA Trophy was extinguished today after York City’s sharper finishing proved the difference at Wembley. The Exiles were in control of an exciting first half that made a mockery of them finishing close to the Conference
TWO Newport men were fined £1,800 each after admitting their employees mis-sold credit cards and loans. Eimtiaz Hussain, 33, of Chepstow Road, and Tariq Ali, 28, of Beatty Road, appeared in Cardiff Crown Court for sentencing yesterday having
A VALLEYS man says he is hoping to rescue an iconic building in Brynmawr that is said to be at risk by a heritage charity. The Argus reported last week that SAVE Britain's Heritage featured the grade II* listed former Dunlop Semtex boiler house in
THE doors had been locked for the final time at Blaenavon's last remaining bank for just a few minutes yesterday, before the practical difficulties began to hit customers. Despite condemnation from townspeople and a petition calling for the
NEWPORT favourite Lee Churcher is promising to “step up to the mark” as he fights for the Welsh light-middleweight belt next Saturday. The 31-year-old admits his title showdown with Tylorstown’s Barrie Jones is a “make or break’ night for him in front
HUNDREDS of staff,who work for Newport County sponsor Acorn Group, will be boarding coaches for Wembley today. Acorn, which has been the club's main sponsor for more than 13 years, offered its 272 staff the chance to travel to Wembley for free by covering
TAILOR Andy Casey has been charged with making sure the team are dressed to impress by designing their official suits. Mr Casey, 50, has previously tailored Cardiff Blues rugby team's suits before their 2010 European Challenge Cup triumph over Toulon
WORK to link the M4 at Junction 23A with Queensway in the south of Newport is expected to be completed early next year, according to Monmouthshire council. The Welsh Government is working to link up the M4 with the Southern Distributor Road
THEY say an army marches on its stomach and one city butcher beleives the same of footballers. Life-long Exiles fan Mike Edwards, 44, who owns Edwards and Sons Butchers, on Caerleon Road, has spent the past week channeling his passion for the
MORE than 10,500 tickets have been sold and the flags and banners are at the ready for the Black and Ambers history-making Wembley debut today. One centre pub is to descend on London with an army of fans. The Royal Mail, on Mill Street, is
ONE boyhood Exiles' fan will travel all the way from his home in Austrialia to live out his dream of seeing his beloved side step out at the home of football. Although Geoff Heward, 65, now lives more than 9,000 miles away, he never lost the love
HOOKER Rhys Buckley expects to be in the thick of the action after signing a deal with English Championship outfit Doncaster. The 22-year-old has penned a one-year contract with the Knights after being released by Newport Gwent Dragons. After talks
COUNTY V YORK (FA Trophy, Today, Wembley, KO 3pm) NEWPORT County have finally accepted defeat in their legal battle for goalkeeper Karl Darlow to play at Wembley today. The club had hoped to secure the backing of opponents York City in their case against
COUNTY V YORK (FA Trophy final, Wembley, today, KO 3pm) YORK manager Gary Mills told the Football Assoc-iation website this week that while next weekend’s playoff clash with Luton is the bigger game, today’s FA Trophy final is “all about the
TWO Newport youngsters are likely to be the envy of all their friends when they lead out the players at what is sure to be the biggest days in the club's 100 year history. All eyes of the Wembley crowd will be on ten-year-old Callum Jones and
YOUR Argus is giving you all the news and action as Newport County and thousands of supporters travel to Wembley today. You can be a part of the big match build-up with our live video blog giving you the atmosphere from Wembley way and in the
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons director Tony Brown has been named in the latest Sunday Times’ Sport Rich List as being among their top ten “richest in rugby” index. The newspaper estimate the entrepreneur’s wealth to be worth £78m and make him the tenth richest
COUNTY V YORK (FA Trophy final, Wembley, Today, KO 3pm) NEWPORT County legends John Aldridge and Len Ashurst believe the club can use today’s FA Trophy final appearance at Wembley as a stepping stone back to the Football League. Striker Aldridge and
