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  • Headstone unveiled for legendary city toastmaster

    MORE than 60 people turned out for the unveiling of a headstone for the late legendary toastmaster, Harry Poloway.Mr Poloway, who lived in Newport and died in May 2016, was known for hosting ceremonies for the Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela, while also

  • Thieves target grave for a third time

    A GRIEVING man has been forced to remove remaining items from his wife’s grave after thieves targeted it for a third time. Gwyn James - whose beloved wife Valerie Rose James died in August 2016 - has twice told the Argus that thieves stole items

  • VIDEO: Hundreds of Scouts turn out for annual city parade

    HUNDREDS of members of the Scouting movement turned out for the annual parade through the city to mark St George’s Day. Crowds of people lined the streets as Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, and their adult leaders came together from across

  • Man who claimed £35,000 by claiming to be ill is jailed

    A MAN who dishonestly claimed more than £35,000 in income protection insurance by claiming to be ill, has been jailed by a judge at Newport Crown Court.   Stephen Shaw carried out what Judge Martin Fitton QC called "a consistently deliberate

  • Ashley Brace wins first professional title

    EBBW Vale’s Ashley Brace made history last night by becoming the first Welsh female professional fighter to win a title. The 26-year-old, who trains with Tony Borg at Newport’s St Joseph’s gym, made it six wins out of six in the pro ranks with