NEWPORT’S Fred Evans became Wales’ first boxer to win an Olympic medal in 30 years as he edged past Custio Clayton by countback in the welterweight quarter-final to guarantee himself at least a bronze. The night had begun in disappointing fashion
NEWPORT'S Fred Evans narrowly booked a place in the Olympic semi-final after beating Canadian Custio Clayton on a countback. The St Joseph's trained southpaw took the Welterweight/69kg contest at the ExCel Arena by the slimmest of margins and is
CHRISTIAN Malcolm can’t see himself climbing the Olympic podium in the 200m at London 2012 – but that isn’t stopping him aiming to be part of what he believes will be a historic final. The 33-year-old took to the track at the Olympic Stadium for
DOUBTS have been raised over an excavation in Monmouth that was said to have possibly unearthed a bronze-age longhouse. Welsh heritage minister Huw Lewis said remains at the Rockfield Road site are now thought to be from a later period, and are
UNION officials say that workers at Remploy factories set to be sold off are facing a pensions "bombshell". The Unite union said workers moving to a private employer won't receive the same level of pension they currently enjoy. It claimed that
DAVID Cameron today signalled his intention to press ahead with a Commons vote on redrawing the parliamentary boundaries, despite a warning his Liberal Democrat coalition partners intend to wreck the plan. Visiting an activity centre in Gilwern
FOUR times World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen will drop into Newtown Motors’ Cwmbran showroom. The Flying Finn will be talking about his rallying career on August 9, and signing copies of his new book My Road. He will be joined by his former
CIVIC dignitaries and officials from Cwmbran’s twin town Bruchsal in Germany paid a visit to Cwmbran last week as part of the twinning association which began in 1979. Cwmbran Community Council ensured their German guests had a full programme of
POLICE say they are not treating as suspicious the discovery of a body of in the canal near Pontywaun The body of the 78-year-old man from Crosskeys was found at around 6.35pm on Saturday 4th August. As police had contact with the 78-year-old
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery following an incident at Sovereign Stores, Newport last month. The Argus reported at the time how workers at the shop on Corporation Road, Lliswerry feared for their lives during the incident
I thought that you might be interested in the following. Some weeks ago you called a halt to the evolution debate because somebody complained. It ended with two unjust letters from Walt Jackson who obviously had no patience with my viewpoint (or
Mr Alun Davies AM for Blaenau Gwent seems to be speaking for himself and perhaps for a relatively small proportion of his constituents who are fortunate to have good, well-paid jobs in Cardiff and beyond. However, I suspect that many more of
I realise there is more than one Dix in Blackwood. My letter referred to an article from the Caerphilly Campaign newspaper dated Wednesday, July 18, in which was written, "Cllr for Blackwood, Nigel Dix said: "I have fears for the future of Blackwood
Heading for the chop? Butchers struggle on as demand dwindles It has been a staple of the high street in Gwent for centuries, but there are genuine fears that the traditional butcher shop could completely disappear within the next decade.
The arguments against incinerators are much wider than Veolia or its supporters among Newport CC's officers imagine. The western world has for many years been guilty of profligate misuse of scarce resources, especially oil, and nowhere is this clearer
I refer to the letter of Rob Hartherall, (August 2). While the gentleman is entitled to express his opinions and have his right do so respected, his non-comprehending expressions of formulaic social repression and predictably institutionalised dismissive
Undoubtedly the 2012 Olympics must be one of the best ever. From Ryan Giggs in football, Murray in tennis, our rowers, sailors and swimmers - every British athlete has given their best, and we should be proud of their brilliant achievements.
AN ABERTILLERY family is celebrating its latest arrival, completing five generations. Theo Michael Haydn Butcher was born at Abergavenny’s Nevill Hall Hospital on July 7, weighing 8lb 13oz. Theo takes one of his middle names from his great-great
THE Prime Minister today told the Argus that his heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones in Afghanistan . A dressed-down David Cameron and chief scout Bear Grylls watched London teenagers take part in activities at the Gilwern Outdoor
LAST week we visited Lower Dock Street, in Newport, and had the following replies. Dave Woolven, Newport: From the cars, this photo dates from the 1960s and is Lower Dock Street. On the left is the entrance to Mellon St, which joined George
TERRITORIAL Army soldiers from Cwmbran have built recreational and welfare facilities for soldiers in Cyprus who have just returned from Afghanistan . A team of 30 reservists from the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers worked on a range
NEWPORT'S Christian Malcolm went through to the Men's Olympic 200m semi-finals today. The Gwent runner competed in Heat today at the Olympic Stadium, London to book a place in the semi-finals on Wednesday with the final on Thursday. Usain Bolt
THE Prime Minister was in Gilwern today in a whistle-stop tour of a pioneering activity programme. David Cameron was joined by TV adventurer Bear Grylls as they visited an activity centre in Gilwern, near Abergavenny. Youngsters are taking
A NEWPORT man handed over more than £2,000 worth of gifts to a children’s cancer ward following months of fundraising. Mark Fredrickson, 35, of Ringland, raised £2,440 through donations as well as charity events including a sponsored back wax and
100 YEARS AGO ● July was reported as being the wettest month for ten years, with a record 3.96 inches of rainfall compared with an average of 2.35 inches over the last ten years. ● The body of a Nash farm labourer was discovered
IT takes a great deal for me to turn off the cynical side to my nature. You spend seven years writing about a specific subject – London 2012 – and see how jaded you become by the time the event actually gets under way. As a football writer
A MYSTERY Gwent man has become a millionaire overnight after winning the EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle. The winner, known only as Mr H, banked £1 million without ever touching a ticket. He was part of the record breaking EuroMillions draw
THANKS to the comprehensive coverage in this newspaper, I’m sure most Argus readers are well versed in the various twists and turns that have characterised Pontypool RFC’s recent legal battle with the Welsh Rugby Union, as they fought tooth and nail
POLICE are appealing for information after a Welsh cob horse was stolen from Pen y Bank Farm, Pentwyn, Bargoed The horse was stolen some time between 29th of July and 3rd of August. The horse is bay coloured with one black hoof on the front left
TWO Pontypool men appeared in court charged with assaulting one of their friends. Nathanial Lawlor, 19, of Belle Vue Close, Trevethin, and Robert Wall, 20, of The Links, Trevethin, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court after they admitted assaulting
PONTYPOOL’S Demi Holborn has spent her life performing and has released her latest single this week. The 20-year-old has co-written If I Could and is also working on writing and recording her debut album, which is set to be released early next
IN FOUR days Newport County AFC will kick-off for the third time as a Conference club and their fans should feel confident about the prospects of a season of genuine excitement and optimism. Indeed, the action on the field could even rival the
WHENEVER fail to continually be dismayed by HSBC and the way in which it deals with local communities. In the past we have carried stories on how it has closed branches in Newport and Blaenavon. Each time locals and politicians who fight the
THREE men admitted their roles relating to a night when rival gangs from neighbouring towns clashed. Jordan Thorne-Peters, 18, of Beachley Road, Sedbury, and Duncan Peters, 37, also of Beachley Road, admitted affray and Ben Thorne, 18, of he Threeway
THE man who died on the M48 yesterday has been named as 34-year-old James McLaren. It is believed the Cardiff man was hit by a lorry as he stood by his car. The incident happened between Magor and Chepstow at around 10.20am. If anyone has
THE Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said yesterday it gave Pontypool RFC the opportunity to avoid incurring the huge legal costs they now face, if they had accepted an offer to “drop hands” inMay. Pooler face a £400,000 bill for the union’s legal
USE of the six Gwent railway stations on the Ebbw Valley line increased by more than seven per cent during 2010/11, newly published figures reveal. More than three-quarters of a million (770,602) entries and exits were recorded at the stations
A GWENT accident and emergency doctor claimed nearly £30,000 in sick pay while working as a £800-a-day locum in England, a court heard. While on fully-paid leave from her job at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, doctor Lucy Dawson is alleged to
A BANK has refused a call from city politicians to leave the premises it is planning to vacate to the local community. HSBC has told Newport West AM Rosemary Butler and Caerleon ward's councillors it will sell its branch in Backhall Street
A PHOTOGRAPHER from Caldicot was awarded two wins and runner up in the recent Master Photographers Association Welsh Region Annual Print Awards. Tracey Clements has been a photographer for 25 years in the family run business, Wye Valley Studios
NEWPORT County AFC boss Justin Edinburgh is hopeful funds can be found to allow him to add trialist Ben Swallow to the squad. The 22-year old Welshman has impressed in pre-season and as an out-and-out pace merchant comfortable on either flank and
