RESIDENTS have joined forces with Torfaen council, Gwent Wildlife Trust, Keep Wales Tidy and Space Saviours to clear a section of woodland in Croesyceiliog. Volunteers cleared woodland and riverbeds between Chapel Lane and Brontllys Place. The council
TWO brave Newport Teenagers will be abseiling down the Newport Transporter Bridge to raise money for a local hospice.Harry Probert and Jessica Miller, both 14, from Rogerstone, will be taking on the challenge to raise money for St David’s Hospice
NEWPORT County AFC have confirmed the signing of Swansea City striker James Loveridge on a one-month loan deal, subject to clearance with the Football League, but manager Justin Edinburgh has ruled out another move for Darcy Blake. Wales under-
A CAERLEON pub is set to reopen its doors next week following an £180,000 refurbishment. The Red Lion Hotel, on Backhall Street, was closed for a number of weeks while a major refurbishment of the premises took place from partners Alan Logan and
PADRE Pio RC Primary School, Pontypool, is bursting with enthusiasm over its diverse range of learning initiatives. Hannah Wood discovers how it’s all about pupil participation at this school. BUILT in 2008, this modern and innovative building looks
THERE are tailbacks in Chepstow after two cars crashed on the Wye Valley Link Road. A South Wales Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said a crew from Chepstow attended after being called at 5.21pm and left at 5.40pm. All those in the cars at the
THE A466 Wye Valley Link Road in Chepstow is closed and queuing traffic reported because of an accident involving two vehicles and a spillage of paint on the road. The queues are on the southbound stretch between Highbeech Roundabout and Chepstow
FURIOUS parents voiced their frustration today after finding out an internet paedophile caught with 929 indecent images had been in close contact with nursery pupils. The concerned parents gathered outside George Street Primary in Pontypool to
ON NOVEMBER 22 at the Liverpool Echo Arena, Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew will meet in one of British boxing’s biggest grudge matches in recent years. Cefn Fforest fighter Cleverly won the first battle between the pair in 2011, but the dispute
BUSINESSES in Caldicot have welcomed the introduction of a permit scheme for deliveries in the pedestrianised zone of the town.The Argus has previously reported on the issue of vehicles driving illegally on Newport Road, which is the main shopping area
EVEN in this age of the internet, e-mail, and the social network, the Post Office continues to play a hugely important role at the heart of many of our communities. This isn’t harking back to some bygone age. A 2011 survey found that over 96% of
NEWPORT County AFC are set to complete the signing of Swansea City striker James Loveridge on a one-month loan deal. The Wales Under-19 international has yet to make a competitive appearance for the Premier League outfit but did play seven games
FORMER Newport County AFC midfielder Lee Evans could still be involved in Wales’ Euro 2016 qualifiers next week despite an injury scare on Wednesday night, writes Andrew Penman. Newport-born Evans, who left County for Wolverhampton Wanderers in
I HAVE in my possession a gent’s pocket watch with the inscription ‘Jonathan Jones, Sebastopol, 1915.’ Unfortunately, I have no idea where this item originated from. I am of the opinion it was from the Crimean War, but I am now aware of a Sebastopol
PERPETUAL war is now our default position. The latest assault on Iraq, ostensibly to destroy ISIS, is likely to lead to regime change in Syria, but our craven MPs blindly support the Nobel “Peace” prize-winning American president in bombing a destroyed
Not fit for job ALL this nonsense in the papers and on the radio about an MP sending mucky pictures and resigning is barmy. Had he and this 26-year-old bleating about entrapment had half a brain, they would know that things on Twitter and the internet
WELL, well! I have often crossed swords with First MInister Carwyn Jones on the Yes vote for Scotland, on Palestine etc, but today he is my top of the pops. Why? Because he has realised the only way to get equal treatment from Westminster and a better
FOLLOWING the Scottish Independence Referendum vote and subsequent speech by the prime minister on more legislative and devolutionary powers for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, an informal debate was held at the Labour Party conference in Manchester
A BLAENAU Gwent MP has slammed the “shocking failures” of two former nurses at an Abertillery care home who were struck off this week after they were found guilty of neglecting their patients. Nick Smith MP has said the Abertillery care home managers
NEWPORT County chairman Les Scadding has paid tribute to manager Justin Edinburgh on his third anniversary in charge of the Exiles, writes Michael Pearlman. County’s lottery winning chairman remains a true rarity in English football, a leader of
POLICE are re-appealing for information after a car hit three people in Caerleon. The crash happened on Ponthir Road at around 9.05pm on Saturday 23rd August. A Gold Vauxhall Corsa hit the three pedestrians opposite the Roman Lodge Hotel.
THE Football Association of Wales has announced that the new Wales national women’s teams manager is Jayne Ludlow. The former Arsenal and Wales striker replaces the departing Jarmo Matikainen. A statement from the FAW reads: "Jayne’s contribution
THOUSANDS of visitors are expected in Newport on Saturday as its fourth food festival hits the city centre streets.The Newport Food Festival is celebrating the city’s diverse urban food offering with more than 70 stalls in Commercial Street and
Over the years the Young Venture Players have covered all genres of production ranging from classics such as Oklahoma and My Fair Lady right through to the modern. For me, nothing cements their depth and range more so than the powerful and emotive,
AN EX-ARMY serviceman from Gwent is planning to run the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday – just 14 months after a lorry collided with the motorcycle he was on.Fifty-five-year-old motorcyclist Neil Davies faced a long battle to recover from the road
A NEWPORT grandmother has scooped the £1million top prize on a National Lottery scratchcard. Pauline Miller, 66, of Bettws, became an instant millionaire after playing the £100m Cash Spectacular Scratchcard which she bought at Martins in Bettws
THE Welsh Government has abandoned their target today to get Wales in the top 20 performing countries in international school performance tables. Education minister Huw Lewis announced that instead the government will look to increase Program for
A MAN who is alleged to have committed multiple sex offences against children took to the stand yesterday to deny any involvement. Paul Jones, of Old Barn Way, Abergavenny, told Cardiff Crown Court he had never looked at pictures of young children
NEWPORT MMA took ten youngsters to compete in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Hereford Open. All fought their hearts out and managed to take home four gold and two bronze medals. Taking part were: Ellie May Griffiths (gold), Connor Griffths (bronze
VALLEYS Gymnastics Academy members achieved outstanding results at this year's South Central competitions held at the Academy in Crumlin. The boys were competing in their Novice Championships. Competing in the 9/10 years event the team of Callum
THE Welsh Government is on a collision course with councils over the future of local government.Newport became the latest authority to rebel against the Welsh Government's planned implementation of the Williams Report, which recommends reducing the
BARNEY Nightingale's learning isn't just confined to the classroom at Newport High School after the teenage centre's incredible start to the season. The 17-year-old has been a beneficiary of Newport Gwent Dragons midfield injury crisis, making
A SIX-year plan to improve education by "doing things the Welsh way" is being announced by education minister Huw Lewis this morning. The "Qualified for Life" plan is designed to ensure all pupils in Wales benefit from "excellent
THE leader of Caerphilly council has accused officers at the local authority of giving “misinformation” on the expected building costs of a new Oakdale school.In June, cabinet members agreed to use both internal and external staff to work
THE police and crime commissioner for Gwent launched a public consultation yesterday asking residents how much they are willing to pay for their policing service and for their feedback on his policing priorities for Gwent.Gwent PCC Ian Johnston is required
Brian Donaldson talks to Rory McGrath and Philip Pope ahead of their appearance in Monmouth next week.It’s the yin and yang approach that serves Rory McGrath and Philip Pope so well. For their Bridge Over Troubled Lager Volume 2 tour which visits
AFTER Newport Gwent Dragons' morale-boosting win against Treviso on Sunday director of rugby Lyn Jones declared that the region was where he felt they would be at the end of September. It was a statement that seemed a tad gloomy about their prospects
IT will be interesting to see if numbers swell in the Bargoed Supporters’ Club over the coming months.The club recruited well over the summer, boast a formidable pack, have made a strong start to the season and look poised for a tussle with Swansea
CONGRATULATIONS today to Lee Evans, the young Newport footballer called up to the full Wales squad for the first time. The 20-year-old becomes the first player to have played for the reformed Newport County AFC to be selected for Wales. Now
HUNDREDS gathered yesterday to pay tribute to a "fantastic father" from Blackwood whose death is at the centre of a murder investigation.Michaelee William Emmett, 29, died on September 2, 32 days after sustaining wounds in an incident on Bryn
DRIVERS are warned of 20 horses on the road near Newport this morning. The animals are loose on the B4239 on Broad Street Common near Peterstone. The hazard is near the Heol Las junction.
A NEWPORT veteran has been awarded with a medal of bravery for his tremendous efforts during the Second World War. Charles Higgs, 92, of Malpas, Newport, received The Medal of Ushakov earlier this year - nearly 70 years after he braved horrific
NEWPORT County could be set for a financial fillip after Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Lee Evans was called up to the senior Wales squad for their Euro Qualifiers. Wales face Bosnia next Friday and Cyprus on Monday, October 13 in Cardiff without
