STAFF at an Ebbw Vale care home were allowed by two nurses to take home surplus medicines from a "massive" bag of discarded drugs - and one of the nurses took some herself, it has been alleged. A conduct and competence committee hearing of the
THE Welsh Government will next month be called upon again to create a Cancer Drugs Fund like that in England, to pay for treatments not usually paid for by the NHS. Health reporter ANDY RUTHERFORD looks at opposition to, and support for, the idea and
I find it hard to understand the attitude of people who purposely place people in danger or purposely set out to disrupt people’s lives by acts of vandalism and petty theft.Each week the Argus records these mindless actions – this week it
100 years agoThe widespread interest in the Argus scheme to send a Christmas greeting to our troops in the form of a Christmas pudding, shows no abatement, at the moment it remains with the skill of the ladies of Newport to put all their experience into
A PLANNED fire strike called for the coming weekend has been averted in Wales as a result of what is being described by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) as a "significant change of direction" by Welsh Government. Politicians in Cardiff Bay have
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons star and Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau, is expecting a tough autumn ahead of the Australia clash in Cardiff next week."It is going to be a tough autumn campaign," he said."We are playing the best three sides in
A PENSIONER has been found dead in her Risca home by police. A Gwent Police spokeswoman said that officers were called to the property on Cotswold Way,at 1.15pm after concerns were raised that the woman had not been seen for a while. The 74
A MAN has been left with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Newport last night, police revealed today. The incident happened at 5.39pm on Aberthaw Road with the junction of Lliswery Road. The police, fire, and ambulance services all attended
UPDATE: The vehicles have now been cleared and the road has been re-opened. A CRASH has closed one of the key roads through Caerleon. Gwent Police have confirmed that they were called to a road traffic collision between a van and a car
THE RSPCA has issued a warning about litter after a stag became entangled in wire.The fallow deer stag was spotted at Trelleck Road, Tintern near Chepstow with the wire caught around his head and antlers. RSPCA animal welfare officer Sian Burton said
I HEARD on a current affairs programme that a large percentage of under-thirties have little knowledge of Remembrance Sunday. Why doesn’t that surprise me? I guess that also applies to many, except those from nations that fought with us to
ON A WET and windy day in Newport’s Commercial Street recently, I noticed a lady walking ahead of me and deliberately dropping bird-seed which attracted great numbers of pigeons as she progressed towards High Street like the Pied Piper! I decided
THE NHS budget concern suffers from the ‘kitchen cupboard syndrome’ which has, I believe, been around for many years. It is where one looks around one’s kitchen and realises that they need more space. They then splash out on a new kitchen to
AN overturned car is causing delays on the M4 eastbound around Newport. Two lanes are reportedly closed and queuing traffic between Junction 28 (Tredegar Park) and Junction 27 (Highcross).
SCOTTISH Labour leader Johann Lamont has resigned with immediate effect after accusing the UK party of treating Scotland like a “branch office”. Ms Lamont described some Labour MPs as “dinosaurs” who failed to recognise that “Scotland has changed forever
THE NHS budget concern suffers from the ‘kitchen cupboard syndrome’ which has, I believe, been around for many years. It is where one looks around one’s kitchen and realises that they need more space. They then splash out on a new kitchen to
SCOTTISH Labour leader Johann Lamont has resigned with immediate effect after accusing the UK party of treating Scotland like a “branch office”. Ms Lamont described some Labour MPs as “dinosaurs” who failed to recognise that “Scotland has changed forever
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons director of rugby Lyn Jones is relishing the chance to have a close look at "the best centre in the Premiership" after signing Rhys Williams on loan, writes Chris Kirwan.The Dragons made their move for the 26-year-old Carmarthen
IT WAS with interest that I read in the Argus of Saturday about a service to be held at the grave side of Lucy Jane Saint who was a member of the Queen Mary’s Army Axillary Corps. Lucy aged 23 died from influenza during WW1 at the time of the Spanish
A CHEPSTOW man is wowing audiences of a musical and sporting kind with impressive performances on the stage and on the track. Richard Munday, 35, from Chepstow, is not only an avid triathlete, but also a West End performer. Having recently
MEMBERS of a family made thousands of pounds after claiming to have been involved in several staged car accidents, a prosecutor alleged in a court today. The trial of six people accused of making fraudulent claims as part of an alleged 'crash for
ST JOES Gary Buckland and Stephen Foster Jnr lead the line-up for the Prizefighter Lightweights III at York Hall, Bethnal Green on December 6, live on Sky Sports – with Martin J. Ward facing Maxi Hughes on the show in an eliminator for the British
RHYS Webb intends to "give it my best shot" in the battle for Wales scrum-half starting duty against Australia next month.Ospreys half-back Webb is viewed in many quarters as favourite to wear the number nine shirt ahead of 87 times-capped British
A LONG-awaited book about the Monmouthshire village of Llansoy has been published by the community.‘Llansoy-Our village. A Miscellany of History and Reminiscenses’ is the result of a project that was born in 2005.The 200-page book features
WALES prop Paul James has pledged to help the next crop of Ospreys front rowers flourish after returning from Aviva Premiership club Bath. The Ospreys have confirmed a two-year deal for James, who left the Welsh region for Bath in 2012. James
A NEWPORT nurse who died last summer has been nominated for an award at the 2014 Newport Volunteer Achievement Awards. Margaret Went, who worked at St Woolos Hospital for 26 years before retiring in 2008, has been nominated for her ‘outstanding
UPDATE 12.56pm: Zac Watts has been found safe and well, said Gwent Police. A 15-YEAR-OLD boy from the Tredegar area has gone missing and Gwent Police are appealing for information. Zac Watts was last seen at about 8pm last night, Monday
WALES' Green Party has announced Matt Cooke as its parliamentary candidate for Torfaen.Mr Cooke said he felt compelled to join the Green Party in response to the "rise of UKIP". He said: "I also think it is time to see some younger
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons have signed Carmarthen Quins centre Rhys Williams on loan because of their midfield injury crisis. The 26-year-old came through the Scarlets Academy before going on to play professionally in France for Nevers. Williams
THE South Wales Fire and Rescue service dealt with several incidents in Gwent last night.Caldicot and Maindee crews attended a fire involving a wood burner igniting a wooden beam in a house in Magor, Monmouthshire at 17.38.A casualty was treated following
More than 16,000 job opportunities have been created for unemployed young people by Jobs Growth Wales, according to the Deputy Minister for Skill & Technology, Julie James.The Welsh Government programme has smashed its target of creating 16,000 job
The dividend income from the top 100 shares on the London Stock exchange averages nearly four per cent.Purely at random, I checked one of the local building societies last Saturday morning, October 25. The one I visited was the Principality but it could
Monmouthshire Building Society has announced that Haydn Warman has succeeded Robert Williams as chairman.Haydn, who joined the board of directors as a non-executive director in 2010, and became vice-chairman in 2012, has more than 29 years’ senior
Whatever business you are in then you will be regulated by someone. But our recent report Better Regulation for Wales highlights the fact that Wales’ current approach to the creation of regulation is failing both the regulated and those who regulate
Four years ago Primadonna opened a specialist clothing shop to Emlyn Walk, in Newport city centre, seeing the potential of the city and they are still going from strength to strength. Under the leadership of owner Melanie Bishop, Primadonna has
Based on T S Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats this musical gives a fascinating insight into the underworld of the moggy. This junior company always rises to the challenge and even with Andrew Lloyd Webber's difficult score, their singing
The debate as to whether businesses should rent or buy commercial property to house their companies is neither new nor unique to South Wales. However, there is perhaps an additional dimension to be considered currently within Newport. Newport is currently
More industry sectors than ever before have seized the opportunity to bolster their success further after the finalists in this year’s Caerphilly Business Forum Awards were announced following the introduction of four new categories. Noddlepod,
FOLLOWING a sell-out debut last year, pop up cinemas are returning to Wales’ most impressive monuments.Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service, is again partnering with Chapter Arts Centre to host a series of unique events.Audiences
AN UPDATE on the progress of a new Welsh medium school in Gwent is expected to go before Newport council’s cabinet in December, as time runs out until Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw is full. Yesterday, a council spokeswoman said members expect to examine
Is cycling the new golf when it comes to networking and doing business deals?Clive Thomas, managing partner at Watkins & Gunn SolicitorsThey do say cycling is the new golf as a leisure activity - and I have been known to join the MAMILs (Middle Aged
The second landlord forum hosted by QualitySolicitors Rubin Lewis O'Brien will take place on November 4 at the Parkway Hotel in Cwmbran. The guest speaker for this event will be Mandy St John Davey; successful private property investor.Mandy St John
Former Wales rugby international and Newport businessman Hal Luscombe is getting on his bike again, this time to ride to Paris in aid of charity.Hal will be taking part in the second Shelter Cymru Ride to the Rugby Challenge during the Six Nations next
Glenn Perry has made a very successful start with his new business since leaving a senior position in a large London commercial cleaning company to return home. With a unique giving spirit he greets South Wales with his refreshing business model.The former
Smart Solutions, one of Wales’ leading outsourced services specialists, has enjoyed its most successful year in business with a record turnover of £56m for the last financial year.The Newport-headquartered company, and previous Fast Growth
Most businesses believe Britain is facing a skills 'crisis' in areas such as technology and engineering - saying they have not detected any improvement for years, according to a new study.Research by food giant Nestle found that a third of firms
Early September and the cars, vans, motorbike outriders and cyclists that make up the Tour of Britain caravan are all climbing the infamous Tumble at 15:40 on a Tuesday afternoon. Watching are hundreds of cycling fans from South Wales, South West and
One of the country’s leading finishing companies has launched an exclusive new service to expand its client offering.Chepstow-based SD Sealants & Cosmetic Repair has added glass repair to its portfolio after securing exclusive rights to a unique
Specialist weddings business Viaggio UK has been short listed for a top industry award in The Welsh National Wedding Awards 2014The Newport-based events, promotions and travel company is fast-creating a niche of excellence for itself with its bespoke
A ‘green’ fundraising relay using non-motorised transport has raised more than £8,100, for St David’s Hospice Care.Staff and clients from Kier Western & Wales used every imaginable form of transport to make their journey which
A BROKEN down freight train between Abergavenny and Cwmbran has caused delays this morning.A spokesman for Arriva Train Wales said the Southbound line has since reopened, but there had been some "minor delays and cancellations".He urged customers
IN-FORM lock Rynard Landman says it's little consolation that Newport Gwent Dragons' attacking game is showing signs of life after they shot themselves in the foot in Europe.The Dragons, shock victors against Stade Francais in Paris on opening
IT would be remiss of me not to talk about the current key issue with Newport County AFC staff and supporters, the attendances at games and the pricing of match day tickets.To recap, Newport County attendances began the season at 3,000+, dipped to as
SO how was the opening third of the League Two campaign for you then?Fifteen games have flown by in the blink of an eye and the Exiles sit seventh with precisely the same number of points they had at this stage last season.That in itself isn’t entirely
A RISCA museum is under threat of closure after Caerphilly County Borough Council expressed an interest in selling the building that houses it.Oxford House Industrial History Museum, in Grove Road, has held a collection of memorabilia and artefacts from
BURGLARS stole a Canadian Second World War hero's medal from the son who never knew him. Abergavenny man Frank Cavaciuti’s airman father died before he was born in a 1943 bombing raid over Germany. He was just 21. The medal given to his family
