BROADCASTER Bill Turnbull will be creating a buzz in Monmouth next month when he opens a new shop dedicated to bees. The BBC Breakfast TV presenter, an avid beekeeper, will be in the town on Saturday, July 14, to open the Bees for Development
GWENT’s undefeated two weight boxing world champion, Joe Calzaghe, has joined the ‘Great Trainer Donation’. The Newbridge fighter is one of a host of Welsh sporting celebrities, including rugby legend Shane Williams, who have donated a pair of
THREE Newport men are due to appear in court in September, charged with conspiracy to supply heroin, after £200,000 worth of the drug was seized by police. Gareth Jarvis, 27, of Gaskell Street; Richard Conibeer, 23, of Fernside, Lliswerry Road
WALES finished their excellent IRB Junior World Championship campaign on a high to claim third place in the tournament after a hard-fought win over Argentina at Cape Town’s famous Newlands Stadium. Their hero was Newport Gwent Dragons new boy
YOUTH unemployment in the Valleys remains “shockingly” high, with the number of people aged between18-24 claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) more than twice the national average in places. Figures released by the Office of National
YOUR South Wales Argus competed against the UK's biggest media names last night, and came away with an award. Its honour came at the Online Media Awards held at the Emirates stadium, home of home of Arsenal FC in London last night. The Argus website
ONE of Newport’s busiest and best loved live music venues is up for sale. Le Pub, on Caxton Place, is due to stage a party next month to celebrate its 20th birthday – but there are fears that its impending sale might bring two decades of live
TWO men were arrested today after cable thefts caused severe delays for commuters this morning. Officers were alerted to the thefts after signalling problems began to occur in the early hours of Friday morning. Officers discovered a section of cabling
A SPIRITUALIST who conned bereaved women into stripping and performing sex acts on themselves "took the most gross advantage" of their situation, a judge said. Karl Lang, 49, was today found guilty of 12 counts of causing two women to engage
WALES will not be returning to O-level style exams, according to education minister for Wales Leighton Andrews. Education secretary Michael Gove is preparing to scrap GCSEs in England from autumn 2014. Mr Andrews responded by saying Wales would
AFTER a two-year break, demonic Geordie funnyman Ross Noble is back and doing what he likes to do best, with a new live tour that brings him to Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre. Famed for his fiery and fluid freewheeling style, he sets out to create
A BRYNMAWR man accused of murdering someone after a pub fight said he “just flipped” after being goaded by his alleged victim, a jury heard. Newport Crown Court heard yesterday that Gareth Jenkins, 48, and Harry Towers, 56, squared off in the
A SENIOR Gwent Police officer says the force is succeeding in driving down anti-social behaviour. But following a report that said the force is unable to consistently identify repeat and vulnerable victims of anti-social behaviour, Chief Superintendent
IT SEEMED to us a bit odd at the time for Prime Minister David Cameron to criticise one particular celebrity’s use of a legal tax avoidance scheme. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to us that his pronouncement has now come back to
PONTYPOOL RFC’s appeal against relegation hangs in the balance after the Welsh Rugby Union rejected an offer of £115,000 from the club as a contribution towards their legal costs. In a dramatic week, the club amassed the staggering figure of
I WOULD like to inform you that Penhow Ward in St Woolos Hospital has re-opened three times since July, most recently on June 14. Also: explain how saving money means employing agency workers and banking staff. Is this saving money? They are working
WITH reference to the recent report that an increasing number of children are leaving school with well below the required standard of even basic education. While driving along the SDR at the Lliswerry School and college roundabout at 1.20pm on
THANK YOUS are extended to councillors John Cunningham and Philip Seabourne and the clerks to Cwmbran Community Council and Henllys Community Council for their generous donations to Torfaen Qigong. These donations mean that the one-and-a-half hour
GIVEN that from Tuesday June 12 till Wednesday June 13, I had a 12-hour wait to see a doctor at the casualty department of the Royal Gwent Hospital, I have to ask why when I did see a doctor did he tell me ultimately there was nothing they could
TUESDAY’S ‘Behind the Headlines’ re-told the fascinating story of the discovery of Newport’s magnificent medieval ship, the remarkable campaign to ensure it was saved and the painstaking restoration work. As the Argus leading article says, what
LABOUR councillor Nigel Dix seems to be suffering from selective memory loss. I have written many letters over the last 13 years on child and pensioner poverty. Now Cllr Dix has started the blame game, but if Welsh families were better off, then
A WOMAN who was part of a love triangle at the centre of a murder investigation gave evidence in court yesterday. Former prostitute Katie Gilmore told Cardiff Crown Court how Cwmbran TV actor Gary Suller “hated” his alleged killer, Barry
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THE accident and emergency department at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, was slightly busier than usual early yesterday, as doctors across the NHS took industrial action for the first time in 40 years. And some patients with non-urgent problems
MYSTERY surrounds the circumstances of the death of a DJ, who died after falling from a balcony in the Czech Republic. Former Croesyceiliog School pupil Rhys Davies grew up in Cwmbran, but made a life for himself in Prague after finishing his
NEWPORT was in the grips of a monster invasion yesterday, as creatures from another galaxy took over the city. Monsters from the hit TV series Dr Who were on hand to torment the morning’s commuters, spilling into Market Square and the bus station
A NEWPORT spiritualist who deceived women into taking their clothes off and performing sex acts was found guilty of 12 charges. Karl Lang, 49, of Winchester Close, had denied 12 counts of causing women to engage in sexual activity without consent
NEWPORT County chairman Chris Blight has given his backing to the revamped Supporters’ Trust, insisting the initiative is vital to the growth of the club. The Newport County AFC Supporters’ Trust has set up a new website at ncafctrust.org
IT’S been two years since St Mellons & District Farmers Association held a show at Tredegar House in Newport and this year, the organisers are trying something totally new. They will be putting on a horse and pony show and open dog show at the David
ORGANISERS of the Big Splash 2012 are inviting local people to join in the fun and become part of the launch of this year’s festival. At 6pm on Friday, July 13, the Admiral Soundwave Stage will be the venue for a giant Bhangra dance off with hundreds
THE BRECON Jazz Festival welcomes legendary five-time Grammy Award winner Dionne Warwick to the event this August. The American singer made her name in 1964 with Walk On By and is synonymous with the Burt Bacharach gem Do You Know the Way to San Jose
Taking time out from other musical projects Andrea Webster (Our Missing Cat) and Les King (The Katie Winter) have collaborated as Silkwinders to produce a four-track acoustic flavoured ep titled Song for the Night. The ep is a result of how musicians
THIS summer’s Usk Festival gets under way today and runs for ten days, with a packed schedule that sees jazz legends Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball in town next Thursday. It is 50 years to the month since Bilk became the first British performer to top the
AN USK-based artist is preparing to hold an art exhibition in a former courthouse and law library. Renowned artist, Claudine Brown has held several exhibitions of her paintings over the years but said her latest at Sessions House, Maryport Street
BLAIR Dunlop has already fitted a lot into his young life. From an early age he was encouraged to take to the stage by his parents (Ashley Hutchins and Judy Dunlop). He has now blossomed into a greatly admired singer, guitarist and actor. Some
NEWPORT’S Big Splash festival kicks off on Friday, July 13, with a giant Bhangra dance off with hundreds of local dancers following the same routine. This routine can be learnt before the event by watching the video online (https://vimeo.com/44018853
70s PUNK LEGENDS The Members will perform at The Hog and Hosper in Pontypool tonight. Their biggest hit, the million selling, Sound of the Suburbs, has appeared on TV commercials and movies and is an instantly recognisable punk anthem. The line-up
LE Pub, on Newport’s Caxton Place, is being put up for sale. The venue, which has hosted hundreds of bands since opening in 1992 and has become a favourite of local gig-goers, is being sold through city estate agents Davis and Sons, though details
Pupils at Blaentillery Primary School are Leaping to Success both inside and out of the classroom as KATH SKELLON found out. IT may be a small school but Blaentillery Primary is a hive of activity. “From cookery classes, to reading, playing
NEWPORT school children were part of a record-breaking attempt for the longest walking bus. On Wednesday all 186 children from Millbrook Primary school in the city, donned their high visibility jackets and took to the streets as part of a nation-wide
WALES rugby hero Paul Thorburn is urging Wales to finally take a southern hemisphere scalp when they face Australia in tomorrow’s final Test in the three-match series. Robert Howley’s men have came agonisingly close to beating the Wallabies
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NEWPORT County have made a number of concessions to fans unhappy at a rise in season ticket prices following the move to Rodney Parade. The Argus reported recently that season tickets to watch County at their new home were to rise between 15 and 18 per
A GREAT grandmother celebrated her 104th birthday this week. Violet Lawrence, spent the day with family and friends at Eleanor Hodson House, Caerleon, where she has lived since 1997. Despite her grand age, the mother-of-three, who has eight grandchildren
BEDWAS have signed a core of seasoned campaigners to help with the development of a host of Newport Gwent Dragons academy prospects. The Dragons have assigned full-back Hallam Amos and centre Jack Dixon, who made their full regional debuts last season
GIPSIES have moved onto Newport’s vacant Megabowl site. Landowners Johnsey Estates said the group, living in five caravans, set up the camp in its car park on June 1 and do not have permission to be there. The firm says they have asked
RAIL passengers face delays this morning after vandalism on the line between Newport and Severn Tunnel Junction. Arriva Trains Wales say a signalling problem is also contributing to delays this morning. Cross Country and First Great Western services
NEWBRIDGE have expressed their delight at snapping up flanker Craig Hill for the forthcoming Championship season, writes Chris Kirwan. The 30-year-old openside has penned a deal with the Welfare Ground outfit after being released by Newport. Hill, a
PEOPLE in Wales must be made more aware of the risk factors for cancer, and inequalities in incidence and death rates must be cut. These are two of the key aims of the NHS Wales Cancer Delivery Plan, a four-year vision for improving prevention, awareness
WALES number eight Toby Faletau is going to be fully fit for the start of Newport Gwent Dragons’ season. The 21-year-old was forced home early from the tour to Australia after breaking a bone his hand in the first Test defeat in Brisbane. However, the
WALES caretaker coach Rob Howley has put his defence on "red alert’’ following the introduction of Kurtley Beale into the Australia side for the third and final Test in Sydney on Saturday. Beale missed the defeat against Scotland and the opening
Newport County chairman Chris Blight has warned fans that they must support the move to Rodney Parade or the club will be forced to return to Spytty Park. Speaking at a fans’ meeting in the plush Bisley Suite at the Parade, Blight said that
