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  • Pair admit murdering neighbour

    TWO men have admitted the murder of a neighbour in a knife attack. At Cardiff Crown Court today, Raymond Ball, 33, of Twmbarlwm Close, Risca and Gavin Harris, 28, of Holly Road, Risca, both pleaded guilty to the charge of murdering Stephen Lambert

  • Injuries have cost us consistency, says Dragons chief

    INJURIES have been to blame for Newport Gwent Dragons inconsistent start to the season but there is light at the end of the tunnel, says director of rugby Lyn Jones.All of the Dragons’ specialist centres have endured spells on the sidelines this season

  • Curtis Obeng leaves Rodney Parade

    SWANSEA City defender Curtis Obeng has left Rodney Parade as he seeks a move away from the Liberty Stadium, writes Michael Pearlman. The 25-year old made six appearances for the Exiles on loan, but is now departing as he seeks pastures new in January

  • Newport Monopoly board makes its way to the White House

    THE Newport Monopoly board has made its way across the Atlantic to the White House - with makers saying it could act as a present for the First Lady herself who celebrates her birthday next month.Following President Barack Obama's visit to the city in

  • Police appeal after theft in Cwmbran

    GWENT police are appealing for information after a theft from Cane and Able in Cwmbran.The incident happened at the shop, The Parade, at about 11am on Wednesday, November 19.Officers would like to speak with the woman in the image as she may be able to

  • Another award for sprint star Mica Moore

    NEWPORT sprint star Mica Moore has added another trophy to her collection after being named Cardiff Metropolitan University athlete of the year.The 21-year-old also won the prestigious President’s Award for female sprinter of the year at the Birchfield

  • Bradley Pryce edged out in Poland

    NEWBRIDGE’S Bradley Pryce suffered a narrow defeat this weekend as his new found status as a boxing barometer took him to Poland. The former Commonwealth light-middleweight champion has won just two of his last 11 fights and has reached the stage

  • Woman taken to hospital following one vehicle collision on A48

    A WOMAN was taken to hospital suffering from minor injuries following a one vehicle collision on the eastbound A48 approaching the M4 this morning.Gwent Police and the South Wales Ambulance Service were called to the scene at around 10.59am.The woman,

  • MP joins fight against Christmas conmen

    BLAENAU Gwent MP, Nick Smith is joining the campaign to ensure Blaenau Gwent’s festive spirit isn’t taken advantage of by conmen this Christmas. Mr Smith has added his support to the ‘Safe Xmas’ campaign, which is aiming to protect people who are

  • New measures trialled to respond to non-serious 999 calls

    THE Deputy Health Minister visited Newport’s Royal Gwent Hospital this morning after it was revealed Aneurin Bevan Health Board is trialling new measures to respond to non-emergency 999 calls.The Gwent health board is the first in Wales to introduce a

  • Seeking input

    JULY 2016 sees the centenary of the attack on Mametz Wood on the Somme by battalions of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, South Wales Borderers and the Welsh Regiment. I am writing a new book on the subject and am seeking previously unpublished photographs

  • Littering bugs

    THERE is a chronic culture of littering here in South East Wales. From arrogant youths to lazy, ignorant adults infected with the littering plague, daily depositing their rubbish in the streets and roads. The Welsh Government and councils should be

  • Footballer pal

    HAVING known Byron Anthony all his life, he was the only football player I took any interest in. He lived two doors away from me. I only hope he can carry on in some capacity in the game. I would like to wish him well. All the best! Ray Smith,

  • Roberts family

    I READ in my South Wales Argus about the death of Nancy Willett of Bishpool Dairy. Nancy and her brother and later her nephew, Robert, delivered milk to our family for about 47 years. The Willett family did more than just deliver milk. They gave

  • POLITICS FILE: Newport mayor's fund faces cuts

    NEWPORT City Council is looking to cut its mayoral budget by £63,000, which if agreed as part of next year’s budget will inevitably reduce the number of events that can be attended by the city’s first citizen.It will also have an impact on the amount

  • Danger, buses

    WE LIVE in a dangerous world. This includes the delightful Newport buses. These vehicles are not passenger friendly. When boarding, the central handrail is missing, the handrail that should run the length of the bus is also missing. The low floor means

  • Tad hypocritical

    SO GLAD Assembly Member for Monmouth, Nick Ramsay, has shown his support for Tesco’s Neighbourhood Food Collection with a visit to an Abergavenny store. A tad hypocritical perhaps considering that it’s his own Con/Dem Government which has created

  • Their expenses

    THE Editor’s Chair (4th December) hit the nail on the head. We do not need three or four councillors for each ward. One councillor per ward is sufficient. They are paid so-called expenses which, in effect, is a bonus – the same for every councillor

  • Cancer patients

    WHY are Welsh cancer patients being denied treatment which is readily available to patients in England? Have I donated to Cancer Research every month for the past 13 years just to benefit the English? Welsh cancer patients are moving to England just

  • Delilah lyrics

    IT HAS been fascinating to listen to the debate regarding Delilah, especially as it is largely based on the false premise that I launched a campaign to get the song banned. Banning songs is not something I would ever advocate – even if it was possible

  • Pupils make 150 ceramic poppies in memory of fallen

    CHILDREN from Cefn Fforest Primary School yesterday laid 150 ceramic poppies at the village cenotaph in commemoration of the First and Second World Wars.The junior school pupils took inspiration from the project at the Tower of London and spent a week

  • Blackwood teenager admits murder

    A BLACKWOOD teenager has admitted the murder of a 29-year-old father. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared by video link at Cardiff Crown Court this morning where he pleaded guilty to the murder of Michael Lee Emmett

  • Charity gets set to take over ex-primary school

    AN ABERGAVENNY charitable trust is on course to take over a former primary school in the New Year.The campaign group Abergavenny Community Trust Ltd plans to turn Park Street Primary into a community hub after Monmouthshire council carried out £56,000

  • Youngsters take Robin Hood to stage

    YOUNG actors in Monmouth are preparing to tread the boards in their annual Christmas panto.The Savoy Youth Theatre Academy is bringing ‘Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood’ to the Savoy Theatre later this month.Robin Hood, Maid Marion and the evil Sheriff

  • Fire crews called to incident at Newport Bridge

    FIRE crews were called to Newport Bridge in the early hours of this morning when a man was sat on the dangerous side of the railings.Fire crews from Malpas, Maindee and Barry were at the incident at 12.34am.

  • Car set on fire in Tredegar

    A CAR was deliberately set on fire in Tredegar during the early hours of this morning.The incident happened near Bridge Street Industrial Estate at 1.53am.Fire crews from Ebbw Vale attended.

  • Hamper helper gets award from David Cameron

    THE founder of Jesus Cares has won an award for her dedication to the programme which supplies hampers to those in need in the community.Faye Edwards, 35, co-ordinator of Jesus Cares, has been awarded a Point of Light award by the Prime Minister David

  • Car overturns onto roof on A449

    A CAR ended up on its roof following an incident on the A449 southbound Usk to Coldra this morning.Fire crews from Usk and Malpas were at the scene at around 4.42am.

  • Newport nursery gets good report

    A NEWPORT nursery has received a good Estyn report following its first inspection. Celtic Springs Nursery, in Spooner Close, is one of three day nurseries attached to St John’s on the Hill School in Chepstow. The nursery, which caters for 35

  • Welsh 'best at buying Christmas presents'

    NEW research has found that the Welsh are best at buying Christmas presents. The study ‘Get Christmas right this year’ conducted by lastminute.com revealed that the Welsh struggle the least to lie about a present with only 23 per cent of people in Wales

  • Man attacked ex for kissing another man

    A MAN who breached a restraining order against his ex-partner at least nine times assaulted her for kissing another man, a court heard.Andrew Phipps-Jarvis, 40, grabbed Samantha Piechowicz by the shoulder when he spotted her during the “kissing session

  • Cwmbran woman celebrates turning 102

    A CWMBRAN woman celebrated her 102nd birthday this week. Bronwen Baber, from Pontnewydd, who now lives in Cwmbran House Care Centre, turned 102 on Monday. Mrs Baber, who was born in 1912, celebrated with family and friends at a party held for her at the

  • Newport man's 26ft tall flower tower decked in Christmas lights

    A GARDENING enthusiast who built a 26ft tall flower tower in front of his house has now decorated his masterpiece in time for Christmas.Edward Hayes, aged 71, of Gibbs Road in Beechwood, Newport, showed off his 5ft square and 26ft tall tower to the Argus

  • Christmas wish for son's body to come home to rest

    THE family of missing Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan say the best present anyone can give them this Christmas is to know what has happened to him.And his terminally ill mother says she just wants to bring his body home.On December 30, Mary Vaughan will have

  • Stabbed donkey gets good wishes from around the world

    A DONKEY stabbed in a vicious attack has received messages of support from across the world. Businesses across Torfaen have also been rallying to support Cheeky the donkey, who was victim of the stabbing at Greenmeadow Community Farm. Kate