A WAR veteran was found dead at his Newport home a day after the D-Day landings’ 70th anniversary, an inquest heard. Arthur John Workman was found lying at the bottom of the stairs by his neighbour on June 7 last year. June 6, 2014, marked 70 years
THE election battle formally started today as Parliament was dissolved, and three of the major political parties vying for votes in Wales launched their campaigns. Each of the 650 seats in the House of Commons became vacant and Gwent MPs became
THE Welsh Government has confirmed it is pursuing £10,000 towards legal costs associated with a failed legal challenge against its decision to go ahead with the black route for the M4 relief road. On Thursday, a High Court judge rejected a Friends
A GRANDFATHER accused of killing his baby granddaughter pretended to be dying of a brain tumour, a court heard today. Amelia Rose Jones died aged 41 days old on November 12, 2012 after suffering a "catastrophic brain injury”. Mark Jones, 45, denies
NEW Wales under-21s captain Gethin Jones admits he and the rest of the squad start their Euro 2017 qualifying campaign tomorrow night with dreams of playing at Euro 2016 also on their minds. The Welsh senior side are on a high after Saturday’s
TOP scorer Aaron O’Connor believes Newport County AFC have the momentum to earn a top-seven finish in League Two and the striker is convinced he’s the man to fire the Exiles to promotion. O’Connor hit his tenth goal of the season at Accrington Stanley
ACCRINGTON Stanley are investigating an “alleged racist incident” following Friday night’s defeat to Newport County AFC. The incident is believed to have involved a member of the public making a remark towards County striker Aaron O’Connor after
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons star Ian Gough shoved his glamour model ex-girlfriend twice and left her close to tears while dropping of his son at her home, a court heard yesterday. The former Wales international, 38, originally from Cwmbran, is currently
NEWPORT’S Chris Gunter has warned Wales must remain focused after their stunning 3-0 victory in Israel on Saturday night, writes Andrew Penman. Chris Coleman's side moved above their hosts to top Euro 2016 qualifying Group B at the halfway point in the
One of Newport's most iconic buildings is on the market with offers being sought of more than £300,000.The Art Deco former Odeon cinema, at Clarence Place, in Newport city centre is being marketed by Hicks, Day, Jones and Westlake and is for sale with
Office workers are too sedentary often sitting at their desks for hours on end and even often eating lunch at their desks.A new campaign has been launched to get workers up and moving around more.Business Argus has been asking local business people how
A 30-YEAR-OLD man from Abergavenny was arrested on suspicion of trespass and received a police caution on Sunday. British Transport Police were called to Abergavenny rail station at just before 3pm on Sunday, March 29 to reports of a person hit
Ebbw Vale-based Monwel has picked up three awards in recognition of its success in turning a loss-making public sector service into a profit-making social enterprise in the space of just over a year. The road traffic sign manufacturer won the Large Social
A CAERPHILLY teenager has appeared in court today charged with robbing a supermarket in the early hours of Monday morning. Adam Mackie, aged 19, of Pen y Cae in the Mornington Meadows area of the town, appeared at Newport Magistrates’ Court.
FIREFIGHTERS are at the scene of a crash on the A467 southbound carriageway near Risca. The accident, near the Risca roundabout, involved a lorry and a car. A woman driving the car has been taken to hospital with leg and neck injuries but her injuries
A SECOND pony has been removed from Peterstone Great Wharf by the RSPCA, on welfare grounds.The piebald yearling was found along with two others at the wharf, behind Broadstreet Common and known locally as the seawall area.The first pony was removed on
TheCityUK’s ‘Finance for Growth in the UK’ report reveals the financial and related professional services industry is thriving in Wales, with around 8,000 high-value new jobs created in the past year. Cardiff, the dominant financial and professional
Caldicot-based MegaChem UK Ltd has teamed up with Hicks Logistics Ltd as part of their ongoing policy to work with local suppliers in an effort to support the local economy. This is the latest and biggest step in the company’s drive to source locally
A GWENT rugby club which almost had to shut after facing £3,000 of debt held a fundraising event on Saturday night to help pay for much-needed refurbishments. Since August last year, parts of Pontllanfraith Rugby Football Club’s building have been
When it comes to insurance, most people think of it as providing protection against damage or loss of physical things, such as cars or property. However, it is just as important to protect intangible assets, and that’s where intellectual property insurance
Newport’s Friars Walk, which is set to open on November 12, this year, will be creating hundreds of new jobs in retail and restaurant sector for the city. These will range from part-time 'shelf-stackers' to manager and everything in between.Business Argus
Newport City Council’s innovative Work Based Learning Academy is working with the University of South Wales and Tata Steel to help graduates put their theories into practice.A placement system was developed last year by the three organisations for recently
ANDREW Coombs says the Newport Gwent Dragons pack are gunning for revenge in Saturday’s European derby with Cardiff Blues after being turned over on their own turf.A place in the semi-finals of the European Rugby Challenge Cup is the prize for the winners
Newport-based property auctioneer Paul Fosh will be back home this week after coming fourth in one of the toughest endurance races on earth - all set for his next property auction on Thursday.Paul, aged 48, owner of Paul Fosh Auctions, completed the 350
DRAGONS star Ian Gough is appealing his assault conviction and sentence after being fined more than £2,000 for attacking his beauty queen ex-girlfriend. The 38-year-old player is appearing at Croydon Crown Court today. He was found guilty in
A COMPUTER expert from Usk has been named ‘Wales’s coolest techie’ in a competition which aims to challenge computer nerd stereotypes and encourage young people to take an interest in IT as a career. Dr James Osborne, 35, was picked as a finalist
WALES captain Ashley Williams says summer holidays for the squad have been put on hold as qualifying for Euro 2016 takes precedence over visiting exotic hot-spots.Chris Coleman's Group B leaders host Belgium for their next qualifier but the June 12 fixture
THURSDAY night, I watched what was supposed to be a political debate between the two major political parties. There was only one winner: Jeremy Paxman. The prime minister came across as trying to evade the questions,and finally admitting he couldn’
From April 6, we are entering a whole new world for pensions which will make them much more attractive and flexible than ever before. The contributions you make into a pension will continue to attract generous tax relief, especially so if you are
I RECENTLY had cause to be walking around Newbridge shortly before 9am.I chanced upon a group of schoolchildren in an out-of-the-way spot. However, instead of the expected cigarettes, I noticed that every single one of them was using an e-cig ‘vaping
WALES under-21s are seeking to add to the current feel-good factor in Welsh football by qualifying for their own European Championship for the first time. Chris Coleman's senior side are top of their Euro 2016 qualifying group after last weekend's
WHEN I left school at 15, I worked as a deckhand on the bucket dredgers that kept the Usk estuary deep enough to take the volume of water that came in with the tides. The dredgers are long gone. You can throw as much money as you like at the sea
WALES is one of the worst places to live in the UK for younger people, according to an independent think tank. The Intergenerational Foundation (IF) says politicians must do more to consider policies which help young people. There is a “really
AS MY bus stop is opposite Newport railway station, I often walk through Market Arcade to the market.The shopkeepers are so friendly, but what a state the arcade is in.There are pigeons and the premises really need upgrading. Surely it would be
THE EARLY years of a child’s life are so important for their development. Nurseries have a key role to play, so it was pleasing to receive a report on one from Estyn. The report on Henllys Village Day Nursery was very positive, with the nursery
WE’RE told the coming election is going to be the most important in our lifetime. However, I’m bemused that there seems to be a lack of discussion over the issues that affect me. I became a carer six years ago, after the death of a relative, a lone
A Newport IT firm has launched its own computer device specifically for children. A2Z Computing, based in Newport, has developed and launched its own hybrid PC called Fizzbook Duo which can be used as a tablet and a laptop for accelerated learning
4:21pm The case has been adjourned to resume tomorrow. 4:01pm Sarah said she believed she had to persuade her father Mark to have a potentially life saving operation
An expansion project to develop next generation products for the rapidly expanding digital TV market has been secured by Nagra Media UK's Cwmbran centre and will create 20 new highly-skilled jobs with Welsh Government support.Business finance from the
Cwmbran-based call centre We Fight Any Claim is once again an official sponsor to James Chorlton who will rode in his first BMCRC Rookie 1000 race at Brands Hatch on Saturday.For James, who is the brother of We Fight Any Claim’s managing director, Simon
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of theft following reports of televisions being sold in Newport retail park car parks. Gwent Police had issued a warning for the public to be cautious when buying goods that look too good to be true. A 23
Wales’ Commissioner for Employment and Skills Scott Waddington has urged more employers to offer work placements to young people, following a major study showing that job experience is the most valued asset firms look for when hiring new recruits.Almost
Have your children been getting creative this year with an Easter bonnet?We want you to share your pictures of their work with us for a special feature in our It's the Weekend supplement.E-mail your pictures of their work along with your name and contact
A NEWPORT man who stabbed a neighbour twice following a row has avoided jail.Oliver Cooney, 23, of Monnow Way, Bettws, appeared before Newport Crown Court after previously pleading guilty to unlawful wounding.The court heard how neighbour James Webber
A "FORGOTTEN" area in Pill allowed to go to "rack and ruin" could be brought back to life as planning permission is sought to rid the area of its reputation.Newport City Homes has submitted a planning application to transform the &
6:31pm Accrington investigate 'alleged racist incident' after County match ACCRINGTON Stanley are investigating an “alleged racist incident” following Friday night’s defeat to Newport County AFC.
A NEWPORT man has been fined after posting racist comments on Facebook.Jason Gwyer, aged 32, of Brown Close, was convicted of a racially aggravated public order offence after posting racists comments on Facebook in relation to the annual Ashura march
A NEWPORT vet who was punched more than 20 times in the face during a mugging has said she doesn’t trust people the same way anymore. Barbara Musial, 38, who moved to Newport from Poland just two months ago, was robbed and beaten on her way home
THE Welsh Liberal Democrats have announced their candidates for the General Election.The party have today published the full list of candidates who will be competing in all 40 Parliamentary seats in Wales - including six in Gwent.Sam Rees in Blaenau Gwent
