IT COMES two weeks later than he wanted but George North is determined to mark his 50th international appearance with another win in Paris. The 22-year-old wing was ruled out of the victory over Scotland after twice losing consciousness in the
NEWPORT County defender Darren Jones is urging the club to seek investment rather than expertise ahead of next season.The Exiles have announced a slew of new non-executive additions to their board in recent weeks, despite chairman Les Scadding making
OSPREYS star Dan Biggar admits every member of the squad is playing for their place when Wales take on France in Paris tomorrow night. With Alex Cuthbert and Richard Hibbard dropping out of the starting XV for the Stade de France, along with Jake
A STUNNING first-half hat-trick from wing Elliot Jones inspired Cross Keys to a bonus-point victory at Llanelli tonight – their fourth straight Principality Premiership win on the bounce, writes Carl Field. It was also their third win over Llanelli
KINGSLEY Jones believes Wales will reap the rewards of their perfect preparation when they take on France in Paris on Saturday evening.The former Wales skipper worked alongside Les Bleus boss Philippe Saint-Andre at Gloucester and Sale Sharks and remains
CORY Hill is determined to grasp his chance as Rynard Landman’s deputy when he lines up for Newport Gwent Dragons at Zebre on Sunday.The 23-year-old will make his first appearance since the loss to Exeter at the start of the month when he slots in at
A NEWPORT AM has branded a city centre Starbucks cafe disrespectful for dumping rubbish in front of the Chartist statues on Commercial Street. Newport East AM John Griffiths wrote a letter to the coffee shop, he said after it repeatedly dumped its rubbish
A CONCERT to raise awareness of Toxic Shock Syndrome took place on the birthday of a Caerwent teenager who died from the condition.Around 260 people attended the gala concert at Newport Centre on Thursday evening which was the last event in the 13 days
Nick Clegg has said that the Welsh NHS could benefit from up to £450m extra under his party’s plans. The Liberal Democrat leader said they are committed to an additional £8bn a year for the NHS in England by 2020. This would mean an extra £450m a year
GWENT Police is appealing for information following a theft of a bank card from a woman's handbag in Cwmbran.The theft occurred sometime between 3.35pm and 4pm on February 23 in Asda car park, Cwmbran.After putting her shopping in her car, a lady was
STARS of the 80's pop scene are expected to attend the funeral of New Romantic icon Steve Strange in Porthcawl.Icons of the ‘80s pop scene, including the Kemp brothers of Spandau Ballet and Boy George, are expected at the funeral to be held at All Saints
A FORMER South Wales Argus worker accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a night out in Newport has told a jury that he had her consent. Gareth Brown, of Islwyn Street in Abercarn, denies the assault relating to an incident at the Travelodge
A COWARDLY ATTACKER has been jailed for 10 years after robbing an elderly widow of £40 in her own home in order to pay off his drug debts. Daniel Rowlands, aged 29, of Holly Road, Risca, covered the 68-year-old woman's face with a towel and dragged
KATH SKELLON talks to Abergavenny hot air balloonist and charity worker, Christian Brown,OBE, about some of the pictures which mean the most in his life. Picture One Fly fishing how I relax. I have been incredibly lucky to work all around
DOING anything special this St David's Day? Perhaps you are throwing a party to celebrate your patriotism, or dressing up, enjoying some fine Welsh Food and singing a song or two. The day celebrates the patron saint of Wales, Saint David, or Dewi
A COUPLE who committed a sexual act in front of children in broad daylight on a Newport street have avoided jail. Cardiff Crown Court heard today how Steven Biggs and Donna Jenkins had got engaged on September 24 last year and "emotions got the
PRIME Minister David Cameron today vowed to put Jihadi John "out of action." Mr Cameron hit out after being challenged over whether the security services could have done more to stop the ISIS terrorist Mohammed Emwazi, who has been named as the masked
GRASS roots organisations, health sector workers and trade union members are set to protest outside the Conservative Party gala dinner in Cardiff later today. Protestors will be calling upon David Cameron to apologise for his 'treatment of Wales during
THERE are fears that the transfer of control the controversial ‘bedroom tax’ from Westminster to Cardiff could be unaffordable and expose the scale of poverty in Wales. The findings are among key themes emerging in a ‘crowd sourced’ debate on power
RYAN Landman will miss six weeks following his disciplinary citing. In a statement, Pro12 rugby confirmed the ban and explain that his good character was considered. "Rynard Landman, the Newport Gwent Dragons lock, appeared today before an
JIMMY Dack admits life is very different as a manager compared to an assistant, but is relishing the task, writes Michael Pearlman.The long-time number two to Justin Edinburgh was this week confirmed to remain at Rodney Parade until the end of the campaign.And
MORE powers for the Welsh Assembly have been announced today by the Prime Minister in the St David’s Day Agreement. The devolution package, described as a “landmark settlement” by Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb, says the Welsh Assembly should be
Newport Gwent Dragons will take on Zebre at Stadio Lanfranchi on Sunday evening, with three changes to the team that narrowly lost out to Connacht at Rodney Parade last weekend.Fullback Geraint Rhys Jones returns to the starting XV and replaces Jason
SWINDON striker Miles Storey is staying at Rodney Parade for the rest of the season. As revealed in yesterday's Argus Sport, the Exiles had been in discussions with Swindon about keeping the striker, who has been featuring more as a winger under
A WELSH charity’s month-long celebration of Wales and all things Welsh has gained support from some high-profile Welsh personalities. Alex Jones, Aled Jones, Roy Noble, Ruth Madoc and international record-holding rugby goal kicker Paul Thorburn are backing
AHEAD of St David's Day, the RSPCA is appealing for patriotic members of the public to help give the animals named after our patron saint a loving home.This includes at Newport Animal Centre where staff are looking for a new owner for Dave the dog, a
A ONE-EYED cat has been found apparently dumped on the side of a Newport road, the RSPCA have said.Information is being sought after a member of the public reported to the RSPCA that they saw someone driving a grey car dumping the cat at Lawrence Hill
ADMIRAL Group has been named the fifth best big company to work for in the Sunday Times 'Best Companies to Work For in the UK' list. The company, which has an office in Newport city centre, was also given a special recognition award for being in the list
Do you know this woman? Gwent Police would like to speak to her following a theft at Tesco, Bulwark, on Thursday. Anyone with any information should call 101 quoting log number 338 26/02/15
LLOYDS Banking Group is to pay a dividend to its three million shareholders for the first time since it was rescued by the taxpayer in 2008. The landmark in the lender's recovery, resulting in payments totalling £535 million, came as it announced
DOCTORS and nurses linked to neonatal units at the Royal Gwent and Nevill Hall Hospitals are taking part in the St David’s Day 5K and10K Runs in Cardiff on Sunday to raise money to buy equipment to help the care of very ill and premature babies.The main
Traffic update 9.11am: A48 Newport - There A48 is still busy but is now moving outbound at the A4072 Forge Road junction. Traffic update 8.51am: A48 Newport - Heavy traffic on A48 outbound at the A4072 Forge Road junction. Traffic update
UPDATE POLITICIANS and others have been responding to this morning's announcement of new devolved powers for Wales. Here is some of the reaction. First Minister, Carwyn Jones said: “I note what has been said by the Prime Minister and the Deputy
A ONE-MAN crime wave who torched a former friend’s house in Markham and broke someone’s jaw in a campaign of violence fuelled by drink and drugs has been jailed for nine years. Simon Williams, 22, hit Richard Rees with a pole up to 3ft long shattering
AS a rugby player there’s nothing worse than the feeling that you have left your teammates down so I have a lot of sympathy for Rynard Landman at the moment. I know that he is gutted after his red card after 14 minutes of our 30-25 defeat to Connacht
6:12pm Send us your St David's Day pictures DOING anything special this St David's Day? We'd love to see your pictures 4:52pm Cowardly robber who shoved elderly woman
LABOUR has unveiled its shortlist of candidates to vie for Paul Murphy’s seat at the General Election. The former Welsh Secretary announced his decision to stand down last month, saying it was time for someone younger to “carry the Labour flag
