DEMOLITION work on two derelict Pill pubs has begun ahead of plans to build new homes and “breathe new life” into the area. Pubs The Kings Arms and Top of the Range, both on Commercial Road, are being knocked down by Seren Group as part of plans
AN EBBW Vale man has avoided prison for attacking his ex-partner’s father. Kyle Bloodworth, 22, of Firth Road, Ebbw Vale, was charged with one count of assault causing actual bodily harm (ABH) to the grandfather to his son Alan Lawrence. Cardiff
ONE vehicle was involved in a road traffic collision on the Queensway in Newport on Thursday night. Newport Bus tweeted that there would be possible delays on the Queensway service from around 6pm. Neither the fire or ambulance services were
TAULUPE Faletau’s expected move from Newport Gwent Dragons to Bath looks to have hit a stumbling block as it emerged that the No. 8 may not have full release to play for Wales if he moves to the Aviva Premiership outfit. Wales head coach Warren
Big Brother isn’t such a new concept. Years before reality TV was putting B-list celebrities into enclosed spaces and jungles while analysing every characteristic, good and bad of individuals, it had already been done on the printed page. Agatha Christie
VOLUNTEERS are sought to help at this year’s Mic Morris Torfaen 10k race that is taking place later this month.Due to high demand for this annual event, organisers say that entry was meant to open on March 1, but they decided to open it earlyThe race
TWO more Gwent schools were presented with a heart defibrillator yesterday(Thur) as the Jack’s Appeal campaign closes in on its initial target.The Argus set out in January 2014 – along with the family of 15-year-old Jack Thomas from Oakdale – to provide
TWO more Gwent schools were presented with a heart defibrillator yesterday(Thur) as the Jack’s Appeal campaign closes in on its initial target.The Argus set out in January 2014 – along with the family of 15-year-old Jack Thomas from Oakdale – to provide
A 55-YEAR-OLD farm worker and carer has been given an 80-hour community order after he bypassed an electricity meter, abstracting more than £3,000 of electricity. Nicholas Faulds appeared at Cwmbran Magistrates' Court yesterday. He pleaded guilty
Action in the Baltic German battleship is sunk FROM Nieuport in the west, the fighting in various sectors along the opposing lines as far as the Vosges, has been of an extremely violent character, and the losses must have been very heavy.
Llanfoist Fawr primary is a vibrant and active school where its enthusiastic pupils embrace the motto ‘achieve to grow’. Kath Skellon PUPILS at the Llanfoist Fawr have quite literally been flying the flag for the county. They are extremely proud to have
A FUNDRAISING group has scooped a number of fundraising awards from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) – for their relentless determination in the fight against heart disease.The Abergavenny and Pontypool fundraising group has 11 members, to whom certificates
IT IS concerning that Gwent’s five council leaders feel the need to write to the First Minister about the proposed Circuit of Wales motorsport track. The track, planned for Rassau, near Ebbw Vale, brings with it the promise of hosting MotoGP races
A FORMER serial fundraiser has dusted off his old walking boots in order to complete a gruelling trek to raise money for charity.Intrepid long distance walker Robert Price, from Argoed, thought he had hung his boots up seven years ago after completing
NEWPORT head to Port Talbot this weekend knowing that there is only so much they can do to maintain pressure at the top of the South Wales Premier League. Michael Clayden’s men are enjoying a fine season, second in the league when some might have
WELSH rising star Seren Bundy-Davies is heading to the European Under-23 Athletics Championships in Estonia with double gold on her mind in the 400m and 4x400m relay.But the Manchester-based athlete is also hoping she can be included in the British relay
WELSH rugby skipper Sam Warburton and Welsh netball captain Suzy Drane met up at the WRU Centre of Excellence this week to chat over plans for their upcoming World Cup campaigns.Both teams meet Fiji in their pools, although Warburton and his players will
TERRY Butcher might be the man who dismantled Newport County’s squad from last season, but he’s highly impressed with those who have remained, writes Michael Pearlman. The former England international culled the squad at the end of the summer,
I WOULD like to thank Cor Aduniad for a wonderful evening of entertainment, worthy of the West End stage, on Saturday evening at St Julian’s Comprehensive School. The programme was excellent and showcased the outstanding talents of the performers
IN RESPONSE to Ms Hayes’ letter on June 29. The decision by Newport City Council to withdraw the financial support for the four morning journeys on the 26C route has led to the cancellation of these services. This support also allowed Newport Transport
SO, NEWPORT Transport want people to use the bus more and not their cars. There is only one answer to that - a better bus service. My route - Brynglas/Allt-yr-yn 11A/11C - is a two hourly service if you do not go via the scenic route, otherwise every
TODAY I received a flyer inviting me to enter the Postcode Lottery. Although I do not enter lotteries, the good causes listed were interesting. Some were global, some British, many English and fifteen for Scotland. On closer inspection, I spotted
TREDEGAR Park is a great local community and leisure asset used by thousands of Newport citizens every week, especially during the summer evenings. It has a measured mile for walkers, runners and cyclists as well as a fitness exercise station.
POLICE are appealing for information to trace a distraction theft trio who may have filmed an elderly woman as she entered her pin number at a supermarket cash machine yesterday. The woman had done some shopping at Tesco in Ebbw Vale when the trio
UPDATE: 7.45pm Pictures have now been released of the coffin of Trudy Jones after she was flown back to Britain following the Tunisia terror attack. An RAF C-17 flew her back to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire earlier today.
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build a 14-storey block of flats next to Newport’s Grade II-listed George Street Bridge has been rejected on appeal. The block – branded as a ‘monster’ by objectors when it was first proposed in 2012 – formed the largest
4:47pm Nathan Rayner, 21, was playing on his games console when he smelt burning. He said: “I live about 10 doors
MONMOUTH’S Assembly Member has said he is concerned that the town seem to have been dropped from maps for the planned South Wales Metro system published earlier this week. On Tuesday the Welsh Government’s economy, science and transport minister
CALDICOT councillors say the town centre is not safe for people on foot as vehicles are still driving through the pedestrian zone. They say vehicles are driving illegally on Newport Road on a weekly basis which is the main shopping area in the
AN ABERGAVENNY trader has raised more than £4,000 for charity by shaving her head. Fiona Beavan, owner of the Miserable Cow Coffee Bar in Cibi Walk, raised £4,137.50 for the Stroke Association in memory of her late brother Stuart Lindley, who died
POLICE searching for a missing Blaina man on the Isle of Wight have found a body. Officers from Hampshire Constabulary confirmed that a man’s body was found on marshland in Sandown on Wednesday afternoon. Michael Davies, 71, had been visiting
7:41pm It's a fairly similar tale for Abergavenny over the week ahead. Temperatures are set to be a smidgeon higher, reaching 26C and 24C on Friday and Saturday, and in the earlier twenties for the rest of the week.
GWENT heroes including the staff who fought off a man who tried to kill their colleague in hospital were recognised for their bravery at an awards ceremony earlier today. The 12 members of staff from Nevill Hall Hospital rescued their work colleague
A FORMER airman has called for RAF veterans in Newport to get in touch in a bid to re-establish a presence for ex-air force members in the city.Brynglas resident John Sherman, 78, said that veterans used to get together in Newport, with meetings being
A RARE foul smelling plant has flowered in a garden in Cwmbran for the first time in 23 years. Paul O’Connor said the dracunculus vulgaris (dragon arum), which has been growing in his family’s back garden for more than 40 years, began flowering
NEWPORT County boss Terry Butcher has issued a hands off warning to clubs interested in young defender Regan Poole, making clear he wants him as part of the Exiles’ first team this term.The 17-year old has been linked to various clubs, including Manchester
POLICE arrested a man on suspicion of forced labour in a hamlet at the centre of major slavery probe yesterday. The 62-year-old was held in Peterstone for alleged slavery, servitude and forced labour, Gwent Police said. In October, Peterstone
