A RETIRED Met policeman has welcomed news that police chiefs are considering a further increase in armed officers in the wake of recent terror attacks. Matt Johnson, who served in London for 21 years, had previously told the Argus that he believed
CHILDREN from a primary school in Blaenavon swapped the maths textbooks for mini trampolines to support the South Wales Argus’ 125 Appeal. Completing a total of 25,000 bounces between them, the foundation phase at Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary
PROSPECTIVE brides and grooms in Monmouthshire are being warned by the local authority’s trading standards team to be vigilant of scams. Many aspects of a wedding, such as the services of photographers, caters and reception venues, require booking
A SENIOR Welsh Government official has defended the means by which public money was invested into the Circuit of Wales project. Giving evidence to the Assembly public accounts committee, James Price - deputy permanent secretary of the economy,
RAIL passengers are facing delays and some cancellations because of the theft of signalling cables between Cwmbran and Abergavenny. Emergency signalling arrangements have been implemented which will allow services to run. The incident has affected
WALES’s largest property auction house is taking giant strides to bolster its position by opening in North Wales and also across the River Severn in the city of Bristol.Paul Fosh Auctions, based in Newport, has been number one in the auction charts in
GOLF loving celebrities will be coming to Gwent this weekend for the Celebrity Cup at the Celtic Manor to raise money for the Marie Keating Foundation. Some of the biggest names in sport and showbiz will battle it out on the golf course in teams
ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT: Our Annual Summer Concert at St Mary’s Priory Church, Chepstow, took place on Saturday June 17 when our very special guests were Vox in Frox, a ladies chamber choir. It was not without concern for our audience or rather potentially
INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATION: Last weeks International Mass at St Patrick’s Church, Newport, was an absolute feast for the ears, eyes and pallet. Many parishioner’s had dressed up in clothing from their motherlands creating an almost carnival atmosphere
MODEL RAILWAY CLUB: Dozen of children went from the Fun Day to the Model Railway site, also at the Glebelands on Saturday June 17. They were able to enjoy a ride on the half mile track and some lucky children were able to be train drivers. The
A national housebuilder, currently building in Monmouth, is not just sponsoring the Monmouth Raft Race 2017 but has entered five rafts into the challenging event.Barratt David Wilson Homes BDW South Wales, which is building new homes at Kingswood Gate
SHOW: A charity fundraising concert organised by John Williams took place at Garndiffaith Millennium Hall, Pontypool, on June 10. John Williams can be justifiably proud of the support shown by the music makers and large audience in raising over £1,000
CALLING IT A DAY: After some 60 year indulging his favourite pastime on agricultural stationary engines, John Price of The Crescent, Cwmbran, now 74, is finally calling it a day. Born in 1943 at Sebastopol of sturdy stock, he grew up in the rural
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT: On a glorious sunny evening on Saturday June 17, Risca Male Choir entertained a packed house in the new McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater. The choir were happy to support the Lions Club of Bridgwater in raising necessary funds
A GREAT TRIP: Members from The Royal Welsh Comrades Association City of Newport branch are pictured in the grounds of The Royal Mint, Llantrisant, on Thursday June 15. Following the photo shoot the party which also included our friends and guests
SERVICE: Newport Rotaract is a unique international service for young people aged 18-30, offering a platform to create positive change in communities at home and abroad. There are already over 8,000 Rotaract clubs in 170 countries around the world
MILLIONS of people around the world have celebrated the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book, penned by famous author JK Rowling, who once lived near Chepstow. Between the ages of nine and 18, she called Church Cottage in Tutshill her
A RECYCLING centre in Usk will be getting a makeover to improve safety for visitors, residents and site staff.Monmouthshire County Council will build a fence and gate at the entrance to its household waste recycling centre (HWRC), adjacent to the town
TWO brothers armed themselves with kitchen knives before carrying out a “horrifying and merciless” stabbing on a street, leaving the victim for dead, a court has heard. Christopher Trigg, 36, of Risca, and Simon Trigg, 33, formerly of Caerphilly
THERE are many ways you can watch Doctor Who, but for those attending a special screening of the first of the current two-part series finale at Wales Millennium Centre’s Hoddinott Hall on Saturday evening, viewing from behind the sofa was not going
INFLATION rose to its highest level in nearly four years last month. This puts huge pressure on household spending, especially the just about managing. It hit 2.9% up from 2.7% in April, leaving wages trailing at around 2.1%. With Wales having
WHILE many of us may be looking forward to summer holidays whether in this country or abroad, some of your readers with diabetes may be anxious, especially if it is the first time going on holiday since they were diagnosed with diabetes. Going
AT THE heart of the Queen’s speech is the Great Repeal Bill legislation which will give government ministers huge powers to change our rights and protections without parliamentary scrutiny. The Great Repeal Bill promises to transfer EU rights
I HAVE just realised why our Prime Minister has the name. If Theresa had not reduced our police force we May have had enough police to stop the Manchester bombing. If Theresa had not reduced our NHS to deplorable levels we May have be able
TODAY I read in the Argus that the post office are refusing to deliver mail to Holly Road, Risca. Caerphilly council hang your heads in shame. It is entirely your fault for this. Long standing residents there have had to put up with big problems
WHEN Theresa May visited the site of the fire in London but did not speak to residents the reason she gave was security, the real reason is shame on her and successive governments, who were warned of this happening. She then hopes the offer of cash
I READ with interest the article by Saul Cook-Black on Welsh GCSE examinations on 12/6/17. The response by the National Assembly to the request that the Welsh language GCSE be made non-compulsory was the usual smoke and mirrors. I quote
WELL Theresa May, you have now only proved what thousands of people have thought for a very long time. You are prepared to go to any despicable lengths to stay in power. Where is your pride, where is your dignity, you have lowered yourself to such
GWENT Police are appealing for information to help locate two men from Blaenau Gwent, who officers wish to speak to in relation to an incident in Ebbw Vale. At some time overnight between Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, a quantity of cash
When it comes to digital marketing, every business should take time to set a strategy to help them achieve their goals. I am still very surprised there are so many businesses that don’t have a strategy, spending on marketing products without any real
NEWPORT County AFC are set for a reunion with former manager Justin Edinburgh and fellow promotion hero Sam Foley in a pre-season friendly. The Exiles will travel to Sixfields to take on Edinburgh’s Northampton Town on July 29 (kick-off 3pm). Edinburgh
JONATHAN Davies insists there is belief in the British and Irish Lions camp that world champions New Zealand can be beaten on Saturday to set up a decider on their return to Eden Park.The Lions need to achieve something they have only done twice before
GWENT Police are appealing for information following the theft of a white BMW on Market Street in Ebbw Vale. The incident took place on Sunday, June 11 at about 9.15pm. The vehicle was later found in the Pill area of Newport. Police would
The DUP has backed a deal to support the minority Conservative government. After talks at No 10, between Theresa May and DUP leader Arlene Foster, the pair hailed the agreement between the two parties. Mrs Foster said she was "delighted" an
BLACKWOOD’S Lauren Williams bowed out of her first senior World Taekwondo Championships after reaching the quarter-finals in Muju, South Korea. The 18-year-old won two fights before losing 31-22 to China’s Mengyu Zhang in the last eight of the
GWENT Police are appealing for information to help identify a man, who officers wish to speak to in relation to a theft in Griffithstown. The incident occurred at the One Stop in Station Road on Friday, April 21 and officers working in Pontypool
THE Young Venture Players opened West Side Story last night at the Dolman Theatre to a full house and finished with a standing ovation by what can only be described as a ‘blown-away’ audience. Based upon Romeo and Juliet, set in New York in the 1950s
A GWENT club which has been a beacon for ladies’ football in recent years is showing no signs of slowing down in its attempts to get more girls and women into the game. Treowen Stars Girls’ Football Club runs nine age-grade teams from under-seven
NEWPORT's Friars Walk is offering free parking at its car park until next month. Free parking started at the beginning of this month and will end on July, 7. The free slot starts from 4pm to 7pm on weekdays only.
LEADING telecoms firm TWL has connected with Newport-based St David’s Hospice Care to sponsor the therapy room at the charity’s £5m in patient hospice. TWL is sponsoring The Haven room for complementary therapy at the hospice which admitted its first
NEW boss Bernard Jackman starts work with his Dragons side this morning with a pledge to give them licence to run from deep.The Irishman has taken over from Kingsley Jones as head coach of the Rodney Parade region and his squad return to their Ystrad
WHAT a difference an election campaign can make. In two months we’ve gone from the very real threat of a Tory landslide to a Government barely able to hold itself together. Strong and stable turned out to be weak and wobbly. For my part, I am honoured
Exchange rate woes – should you buy dollars/euros now? Whether it’s euros, dollars, colons or even dong – the pounds fragility, made worse by post-election uncertainty, means heading abroad this summer is likely to be expensive. With £1 buying
