Richard Hibbard vowed “there is so much more to come” from the British and Irish Lions after their latest Australia tour game predictably proved a mismatch. The Lions crushed a Combined Country XV 64-0 at Hunter Stadium without remotely threatening
NEWBRIDGE boxer Gavin Rees must beat Anthony Crolla or move to the back of the line for a world title fight, admits Gary Lockett. The Cwmbran trainer, formerly a world title contender at middleweight and the WBU champion, will be in Rees’ corner
A MAN will be sentenced at crown court after admitting two counts of theft from a shop while subject to a suspended sentence. David Miles Griffiths, 51, of Conway Road, Crumlin, appeared at Caerphilly Magistrates' Court where he pleaded guilty
THE use of railway stations in Gwent rose during 2011/12, despite a small decrease in numbers at Newport, Wales' third busiest. While station usage grew at the slower rate compared to previous years, the indications are that the network in the
FORMER Gwent chief constable Carmel Napier has broken her silence over the furore following her retirement. In a statement to the media following our exclusive story detaling the relationship breakdown between her and PCC Ian Johnston, and the
THE case of two teenagers charged with attacking a homeless man in Newport was adjourned today. The 17-year-old and 15-year-old, both of Newport, appeared at Cwmbran youth court where their case was due to be committed to the crown court. But
FORMER Gwent chief constable Carmel Napier has broken her silence over the furore following her retirement. In a statement to the media following our exclusive story detaling the relationship breakdown between her and PCC Ian Johnston, and the
A NEWPORT dad, who shot his estranged wife because she was having an affair with a solicitor, killed himself whilst suffering an imbalance of mind, an inquest heard today. Darren Williams, 45, was found hanged in woods near Brickyard Lane, Newport
SOUTH WALES ARGUS cartoonist Tim will offer the public the chance to buy some of his cartoons at a comic fair this weekend. Tim Harries, of Newport, has been drawing The South Wales Argus Cartoon,"Never Say Dai," for 15 years. Now Mr Harries
WALES have an injury concern over Dan Biggar ahead of Saturday's second Test against Japan in Tokyo. Biggar, who scored 14 points in last weekend's 22-18 victory in Osaka, has a hamstring problem that meant he did not train with the rest of the
THE photograph in last week’s Argus is the old chapel in Markham. Just below are the village shops. There were Conti’s café, Jones the Butcher and Thomas’ the Greengrocers’. They have long gone but I believe the Post Office is still there and still
The Mayor of Newport has reemphasised the many benefits of buying from local manufacturers, following a visit to Quinn Radiators’ £150m facility in the city. Councillor John Guy, the 380th Mayor of Newport, and Councillor Deborah Davies, cabinet
Haydn Thomas and David Jones, of Newport-based chartered surveyors Hutchings & Thomas, competed in a recent Tenovus golf day at Cardiff Golf Club. Hutchings & Thomas act for Tenovus, its chosen charity, in regard to its ever growing, retail
With sweeping changes planned for the criminal law system, leading Welsh law firm HardingEvans has made a significant investment in its criminal law team with the appointment of two new senior solicitors. Craig Bond, originally from Cardiff, worked
Leading Spanish airline, Vueling has launched new winter services from Cardiff Airport which extends its flying programme to an all year round operation following a positive response from Welsh passengers. The additional flights to Malaga and Alicante
PLANT enthusiasts showed off their different species at a cactus and succulent competition over the weekend. On June 8, the South Wales branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society held its annual show at the Graig Community Centre in Bassaleg
THE children squealed with delight as they whizzed round on the merry-go-round – some sat in little planes, others in cars, some in buses. The sun was shining and my partner and I enjoyed an ice-cream as we watched our daughter speed round and round
THE British and Irish Lions maintained their perfect record in Australia with a 10-try romp against a Combined Country XV. As expected, it was a total mismatch against a home side of players from the second tier of Australian rugby, complete with
THE complexities of Craig Bellamy’s character have kept the Welsh press pack intrigued for more than a decade. Rarely do I use this forum to plug a book, much less one I didn’t write, but this is no ordinary book, written by no ordinary footballer
HAD a brush with the law? Been inside? Or is your reputation in the beautiful game in tatters? Whatever the circumstances, no bother. Come and play at the second chance saloon, otherwise known as Newport County AFC. Following on from the signings
THE Welsh Secretary David Jones yesterday commended regeneration projects in Ebbw Vale on a visit to the town. Mr Jones joined Blaenau Gwent MP Nick Smith on a visit to a site at Rassau Industrial Estate planned for the Circuit of Wales project
FOLLOW our live coverage of the inquest into the death of Darren Williams, who shot his wife in a Malpas Road hairdressers in August 2011. Our reporter Natalie Crockett is at Gwent Coroner's Court.
TWO veterans who fought side by side in the Second World War but did not know whether the other was dead or alive after losing contact have been reunited - thanks to the Argus. Cyril Jenkins, 88, from Pontnewydd, Cwmbran, was shocked to see his
THERE has been almost a week of speculation following our revelation that the Chief Constable of Gwent was retiring with immediate effect as to the reasons for her departure. Today we can reveal Carmel Napier was given a stark choice by Police
2:39pm THE chairman of the body that monitors the work of the PCC said it will want more information about the circumstances surrounding the chief constable's retirement when it meets him later this month. Cllr John
THE best friend of murdered teenager Nikitta Grender, who was so upset after her death that he set fire to his own mother’s house, could serve his sentence in the community. In January this year Luke Morgan, 22, of Broadmead Park, Newport, admitted
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons director of rugby Lyn Jones insists he will get his feet under the table at Rodney Parade before making any transfer targets. The new boss enjoyed his first day at the helm yesterday but tongues had already been wagging about
MPs have raised concerns about a rush towards separate exams systems in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, saying such a move would be "regrettable". All three nations should continue to run GCSEs and A-levels, according to a new report by the
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons centre Jack Dixon knows that Wales Under-20s will have to be on their game when they clash with Argentina for a place in the Junior World Championship semi-finals tomorrow (kick-off 4pm), writes Chris Kirwan. Both sides head
DIRECTOR of rugby Lyn Jones is thinking big after penning a three-year deal with Newport Gwent Dragons. The 48-year-old was yesterday confirmed as the region’s new boss, a move from London Welsh that was revealed in the Argus last Wednesday.
UPDATE: 3.59pm GWENT PCC Ian Johnston this afternoon said he "very much regretted" that the contents of his memorandum had been leaked to the South Wales Argus. He said: "I can absolutely assure the people of Gwent that neither myself, or my
BEDWAS hooker Rhys Hutcherson is spending pre-season with the Ospreys in a bid to earn a professional contract. The 22-year-old has taken time off from his job as an electrician to head to the region’s training base at Llandarcy. Newport Gwent
