A GWENT dancer has won a place at one of the UK’s leading performing arts schools. Harriet Husband, 18, of Llanhennock, Usk, will begin a three-year BA degree course at Laine Theatre Arts in Essex this autumn. The Caerleon Comprehensive student
APPLETREE Day Nursery, near Magor, was rated good by assessors Estyn. An inspection, which took place last month, found children were happy and relaxed in their setting, they all take part in a range of interesting and stimulating activities
UNDY 3 COUNTY 1 NEWPORT County swapped the glorious sunshine and Wembley stadium for rain-soaked Undy Athletic last night as the Blue Square Bet Conference side got their pre-season under way with a deserved 3-1 defeat. The Exiles might have wondered
A MONMOUTH fishery owner is hoping to increase security as his business expands. Colin Miles, who runs Redhill Fishery, in Wonastow Road, is seeking planning permission from Monmouthshire Council to retain a mobile home at the site for occasional
HOW a Newport man died remains a mystery, an inquest heard. Peter McDonald’s body was discovered at his Bailey Street home by police on March 18, 2011 - around six weeks after he is believed to have died. Although police found no evidence
FAMILY and friends said their final goodbyes to Valleys actor and singer Brian Hibbard today. The Flying Pickets singer died on June 18 aged 65 after suffering from prostate cancer. Mr Hibbard, who was born in Ebbw Vale, shot to fame
BLAENAU Gwent education commissioners are proposing the closure of a teaching unit at an Abertillery school for children with extra learning needs as part of a move to improve educational services. A report presented to the council’s executive
A GIPSY Travellers site in Pontypool could undergo a £3.6 million expansion if Torfaen council approve plans. At a full council meeting on July 31, councillors will be asked to approve proposals for the expansion of the existing Gipsy Travellers
THE M50 has been closed in both directions after today's heavy rain. Currently the motorway is closed between Strensham services on the M5 and junction two on the M50 westbound and from junction two to junction one on the eastbound carriageway
A NEWPORT man died after his car aquaplaned on a flooded city road, an inquest was told. Michael Harvey, 33, of Underwood, suffered multiple internal injuries after he lost control of his Renault Megane on the A467 between Rogerstone and Bassaleg on
UPDATE: 2.35pm THE silver Vauxhall Corsa hit two parked cars on Chepstow Road at around 6.30am near to the Dragon Palace Chinese take-away. Gwent Police said all three vehicles were damaged but that the 24-year-old driver of the Vauxhall
CHEPSTOW Town Council will hand over the organisation of a future royal event to the community, after it was criticised for not putting up street decorations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Several residents and traders have expressed their
The Queen’s official expenditure increased by £200,000 (0.6 per cent) from £32.1million in 2010/11 to £32.3m in 2011/12, according to the royal public finances annual report. I would have thought the right wing Tax Payers Alliance party would
£95,923,474 on repairs and improvements, Where? It certainly was not in the old Islwyn area – possibly Graig yr Rhacca, Bargoed and the whole of the Rhymney Valley,perhaps a fraction over here. It must have been these places that voted to keep
Two more brave Welsh lads murdered by Afghanistan’s corrupt police. When will it end? I would say never! So why not call time on it and bring the lads home? I’d welcome seeing them help to keep the peace on our streets and in our prisons. I
It appears that the Commons is debating a reduction in the number of members in the House of Lords. They had better get a move on. With the Olympics coming soon, they will need the seats for those awarded the highest accolade this country can
CLLR Bob Bright is correct when he says the issue of Gipsy and traveller sites is emotive and it is fair to say it doesn’t bring out the best in the human spirit. Nevertheless, Cllr Bright is critical of the previous site option process by saying
THE two-legged feral beasts of Newport have struck again. I noticed whilet perambulating Belle Vue Park with my pooch when the sun last shone that a fire had been set, attempting but failing to explode an aerosol can beneath a conifer. Those responsible
I AM currently recovering at home from a viral infection I picked up a few weeks ago. I have been receiving treatment at my home (four times daily) by the Community Recovery Team, based at St Woolos Hospital, Newport. The care and attention to
The recent article in the South Wales Argus regarding the November election of Gwent’s first Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) highlights the lack of interest and awareness of many people in Gwent. Since this totally daft idea was imposed
PARALYMPIC cyclists Mark Colbourne and Jody Cundy will be at the Wales National Velodrome on Sunday, July 8. The pair, who will compete for the Team GB Paralympic team in London this summer, will be on hand to give cycling tips and sign
CHEPSTOW faces a race against time to rid its town centre of fresh graffiti to avoid losing marks in the annual Wales in Bloom competition. Town council staff at The Gatehouse found the word ‘Polo’ and swear words daubed on a wall under the
TWO more former Pontypool players have joined the exodus to Rodney Parade after penning deals with Newport. Openside flanker Craig Attwell, a former Dragons academy hooker who skippered Pooler at the end of last season, and lock/back row Rhodri
DOWN on the French Riviera, 24 girls are competing in “the ultimate dating contest” for “the ultimate prize”. And whereas last year we had the ultimate prize prat in Gavin Henson, series two’s “catch” was being kept under wraps from Channel
FANCY a night of star-spotting, rubbing shoulders with top celebrities who are raising funds for a Newport-based charity? We have two VIP tickets to give away for the star-studded charity dinner being organised by former Wales rugby captain
CROSS Keys expect new signings Adam Powell and Ollie Hodge to add to the already fierce battle for starting spots in the boilerhouse. The Pandy Park outfit have snapped up number eight Powell from Neath and lock Hodge, who will join forces with younger
If you had to be stuck in a lift with someone, who would it be and why? Rowan Williams, for a sensible chat on the joys of Newport and the wider world. What is your biggest fear? That the election of 2015 might be cancelled Do you
THE Environment Agency issued a flood warning for parts of Wales today. They say there could be potential major disruption to mid and north Wales will with two to three inches of rain, and possibly up to four inches falling today. Heavy rain is
ITS products are familiar to countless sweet-toothed children and adults across the UK, Europe and beyond. And now Gwent-based confectionery firm Bon Bon Buddies has been confirmed among the private companies in Britain with the fastest-growing
A CAMPAIGNER who has battled for years for savers with the ill-fated Christmas hamper firm Farepak to get their money back is taking her case to a senior UK government minister. Debbie Harvey, who was recently elected as a Newport city councillor
NEW plans could see a former colliery site in Torfaen redeveloped after lying derelict for 30 years. The site, known as the British, at Talywain covers 1,300 acre (526 hectares) and has seen many failed regeneration bids since mining and iron working
THE family of a Newport pensioner who went missing a week ago say it has been the worst week of their lives. Ron Bowman, 74, from Langstone, went missing from Panteg Hospital in Griffithstown on June 29. His wife, Irene, 73, and sons
JEFF Evans hasn’t given up hope of returning to the top table of boxing’s light-heavyweight division. The Pontypool puncher is rebuilding his career after a devastating knockout defeat inside 15 seconds when he took on Ovill McKenzie for the Commonwealth
A stunning all-action tribute to 70s punk rock icons Radio Clash takes to the stage of the Hog and Hosper, Pontypool tomorrow evening. Radio Clash consisting of Sharp, Dave Belacqua, Rachy Jones and Paul Thomas hail from Gloucester and will recall
NEWPORT City Council has backed proposals for a new £830 million road to ease congestion on the M4. The council said a new road south of Newport would make the road network more resilient to incidents on the M4, but it opposed a proposed new
The Pantaloons theatre company bring their darkly magical open-air production of Grimm Fairy Tales – a new adaptation of some of the best-loved stories ever to have graced the stage – to Chepstow Castle on Tuesday July 17. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob
THE 16th Maindee Festival will take place this Saturday, July 7. This year’s theme is Maindee 2012 – the festval’s own take on the London Olympics. Don’t miss the street parade on Corporation Road at midday, which will feature hundreds of ‘Maindee
The world-class Welsh Proms make a return to Cardiff this month, bringing the best in live music from around the country to the Welsh capital. This year’s festival, which starts on July 21, offers 22 events over seven days, including full-scale orchestral
Porthcawl based singer/songwriter Nick Ward has already gained huge critical acclaim for his live performances on BBC Radio Wales Evening Show and 6 Music, and recently performed a stand-out solo set supporting The Christians in Cardiff. A prolific
BLACKWOOD band The Bleedin Noses will be launching their new album tomorrow evening (July 7th) at the Blackwood Miners’ Institute. Boasting six band members The Bleedin’ Noses have been together for about two years playing punk, rock and what they
Who Are You and Where Do You Come From? We are Call The Doctor, we're based in Bristol but only our drummer Jordan is orginally from here. Our singer Patti was born in Bristol but spent almost all of her life in New Zealand, while Rob and Chris
NEWPORT and Usk must attempt to avoid being cut adrift at the bottom of the Swalec Premier League. The Gwent pair were both downed last week and occupy the relegation spots. A disastrous start with the bat saw Newport suffer a 33-run defeat at Mumbles
A VALLEYS couple are marking a remarkable milestone, as they celebrate 70 years of wedded bliss. Romey and George Woods first met at a dance in Cefn Fforest while they were pupils at the local school in 1934. It was love at first sight, and they
Cwmbran choir, New Harmony Singers will be in the dock for the first time in over 30 years of delighting audiences across Wales and the world, when it performs at the Usk Sessions House on Saturday July 7th The Sessions House was designed by Thomas
GAVIN Rees is ready to take care of his last bit of unfinished business bef-ore preparing for another world title tilt. The Newbridge lightweight, currently the European champion, is bidding to match former stablemate Joe Calzaghe by becoming a two-weight
NEW figures show an increase in the number of work related fatal injuries in Wales. In Wales, 18 fatal injuries were recorded which was a rate of 1.4 deaths per 100,000 workers between April last year and March 2012. This is compared
UNDY V COUNTY (Tonight KO 6.30) NEWPORT County boss Justin Edinburgh has waved goodbye to three members of last season’s squad as he continues to reshape for the coming campaign. The Exiles boss is ready for County’s first season at Rodney Parade and
