A MEMORIAL tree was planted at Abersychan School today for a teenager who died earlier this year. Family, friends and staff came together to pay their respects and plant a cherry blossom in memory of Jake Phillips, 14, who died suddenly on February
ANSWERS have been demanded over the Welsh Government’s decision to throw out the long-awaited Circuit of Wales.On Tuesday the Welsh Government’s cabinet blocked the £425 million scheme, which has been in progress since 2011, for the third and final time
THE results of a major survey of people in Wales has found satisfaction with health services and schools, but room for improvement in social care, while many are finding it difficult to pay their bills.The findings of the National Survey for Wales 2016
A FAMILY say they feel betrayed by a Caldicot church after a “cesspool” was built within inches of near a loved one’s grave without telling them. Maureen Ball, 78, claims that her religious beliefs in the church has have been “destroyed” “shattered
MUCH-TRAVELLED former West Ham United striker Frank Nouble has signed for Newport County AFC on a one-year deal. Nouble, who despite having had more than a dozen clubs is still only 25, started his senior career with the Hammers after coming through
CROSS Keys will face champions Merthyr on opening weekend of the revamped Principality Premiership.As was revealed in the Argus in May, the top flight of club rugby will be split into eight-team eastern and western conferences, playing local rivals home
IT is both welcome and encouraging news that Canadian investor Talisker Corporation has acquired Friars Walk, exhibiting confidence in the centre and the city generally, says Haydn Thomas, of Newport city centre based Hutchings & Thomas Chartered
A Gwent-headquartered recovery agency has rebranded as part of its plans to double in size over the next five years.The Caldicot Group, formally known as Caldicot Fleet Maintenance, is one of the UK’s leading recovery sector specialists with a fleet of
NEWPORT made it a hat-trick of wins in the Clogau Gold Welsh Ladies Team Championship, appropriately equalling the record of Southerndown after beating them in a close final. Welsh champion Lauren Hillier sank the winning putt for Newport having
IRELAND legend Brian O’Driscoll has criticised Warren Gatland’s decision to call-up six players to his British and Irish Lions squad as midweek cover – and says he didn’t even know who six-times capped Dragons lock Cory Hill was. A fortnight ago
A MAN accused of attempted murder threatened to get a knife and slit people’s throats before a stabbing, a jury has been told. Brothers Christopher Trigg, 36, formerly of Risca, and Simon Trigg, 33, of Caerphilly, have pleaded not guilty to attempting
GWENT Police have issued an appeal to find a Newport man after an assault in the city. They would like to speak to the 28-year-old Nicholas Summers in connection with an assault that took place on Monday, June 19, in the Maindee area of Newport
UPDATE 2.03pm Robbie's owners have been taking to the churchyard morning and night in a bid to pinpoint their pet. The adventurous Amazon parrot is reportedly loves pistachios and ice-cream, two methods that could be used to bring him back.
THE deadline for the search for the best and brightest Welsh nurses has been extended until next month. Nominees for the prestigious Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Wales ‘Nurse of the Year’ Awards for 2017 are already being whittled down.
HILLSBOROUGH match commander David Duckenfield, former chief constable Sir Norman Bettison and four other individuals have been charged with offences relating to the Hillsborough disaster, the Crown Prosecution Service has said. Sue Hemming, head
MIDFIELDER Mark Randall has left Newport County AFC after just over a year at Rodney Parade. The club announced today they had terminated his contract by mutual consent for family reasons. The 27-year-old arrived in South Wales on a two-year
I WOULD like to thank all involved at Newport City Council (Streetscene) who helped with the organising and repair of all the benches at Barrack Hill Park, Newport. The response to my request was excellent. Good communication. All benches repaired
A MONMOUTHSHIRE restaurant is celebrating a decade in business. Simon and Kate King, who run acclaimed restaurant, 1861, in the pretty hamlet of Cross Ash, near Abergavenny, are celebrating ten years in business this July. Simon has been a chef
HOW many people are employed as meter readers throughout the UK? When the advert for Smart Meters is broadcast there is no mention of job losses: I wonder why? For many people living alone, the only human contact they have is via tradesmen, milkmen
MIGHT I pass a comment on the current car parking charges within the major towns of Monmouthshire? In the context of parity with other similar sized boroughs, one must agree that £1 for two hours is a very fair charge. There are of course other
WHAT a lovely picture of Reg the tortoise in Thursday’s issue. Discovered halfway across the Severn Bridge, his is a sorry tale. Having been entered for the Avonmouth half-marathon by evil pranksters, he meandered sadly off-course and lost all sense
Following Mr Pimley’s letter on the Welsh language, I am unable to follow his lines of argument. Firstly, his complaint that Welsh language legislation by the Welsh Assembly is unrepresentative and biased is farcical. All assembly legislation is
Sue Evans sent us this picture of her shed in Gilwern, near Abergavenny. If you've got a shed you'd like to share with us, please email jo.barnes@gwent-wales.co.uk
PEOPLE across Wales remain satisfied with public services and with their daily lives, according to the latest results from the National Survey for Wales. The new wide-ranging National Survey for Wales 2016-17 provides a fresh picture of the levels
MORGAN Jones will enter the ring at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night with a new face in his corner after deciding to leave Newport’s acclaimed St Joseph’s Boxing Club. The 26-year-old has split from trainer Tony Borg and is now working with
ED Jackson admits the fact he will never play rugby again has hit home now that his Dragons teammates are back for pre-season – but he has the more important battle of walking again to focus on. The Dragons number eight was recovering from a shoulder
NEW research has revealed that two fifths of British people still own tech items and gadgets that are deemed ‘old school’ or ‘vintage’. The poll also found the vintage tech hot spots of the UK, with those living in Wales favouring PlayStation 1s
TWO Gwent AMs have met Network Rail and Arriva Trains Wales representatives to discuss plans for upcoming work on the Ebbw Vale rail link. AMs Jayne Bryant and Rhianon Passmore were keen to stress how the extra capacity would permit a ‘crucial service
THE Government should act now to provide justice for the victims of the UK’s contaminated blood scandal, says Newport East MP Jessica Morden. She joined campaigners outside the Department of Health in London in calling for a public inquiry into the
PETS from all over Gwent are in the running for our prettiest pet competition. We have been flooded with entries and, as a result, we are now offering you the chance to pick a reader’s favourite too. They will also receive a pet portrait by
A FAMILY fun day in aid of a rare condition has raised more than £1,000 for charity.Kelly Horton and her family organised the fun day as her six-year-old daughter Kara-Jay suffers from Turner Syndrome. The condition - which affects one in 2,000 baby girls
RESIDENTS of a village set to be directly affected by plans to build an M4 relief road have voiced their objections to the Welsh Government.Residents living in Magor and Undy, the community council and Monmouthshire county councillor Frances Taylor called
COMMUNITY Health Councils (CHCs) in Wales – which act as patients’ watchdogs – could be replaced with an independent “citizens voice body” to cover health and social care issues. The proposal is among several aimed at improving quality and governance
A NEWLY opened coffee shop is offering up its walls as an exhibition space for artists. Rogue Fox Coffee House opened its doors in Clytha Park Road, Newport, three days ago and is now looking for members of the public to submit art work to be displayed
A JOINT agreement has been signed between a number of organisations in Gwent - including the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent (OPCC) - to help young people.Working with Gwent Police, and the Council for Wales of Voluntary Youth Services
AMS clashed over the power-sharing agreement between the Conservative Party and Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party in the Senedd on Tuesday.An emergency debate was held in the Senedd yesterday in reaction to Monday's announcement that
A MEETING to discuss the Welsh Government’s revised bovine tuberculosis (TB) eradication strategy will be held in Monmouthshire next month.Farmers from the county are being invited to the NFU Cymru meeting at the Three Salmons Hotel in Usk on Monday,
LAST week we featured a picture of Cardiff Road, Newport, looking towards Ebenezer Terrace c1920. TODAYS now picture shows the magnificent Gilligans Island or its proper name Mariners Walk. Over the centuries there has been loads of activity around
LAST week we featured a picture of the Dock Street end of Skinner Street, Newport c.1936. THIS is Skinner Street, it was busy during the 60s as Maurice Wights music store was there and it was a magnet for young musicians and bands. Across the
A RANGE of organisations including big business and government offices in eastern Europe have been hit by a worldwide cyber attack. The “massive ransomware campaign” has affected organisations ranging from global law firm DLA Piper, to advertising
DELAYS on the M4 today are being caused by roadworks this morning. The M4 westbound slip road has been closed due to roadworks at Junction 26 at Malpas. Traffic delays are being reported in this area.
DELAYS of up to 20 minutes and some cancellations on Arriva Trains Wales between Hereford and Newport (South Wales) due to incident involving the theft of signalling cables between Abergavenny and Cwmbran. Tickets being accepted on CrossCountry
A STRING of recent terror attacks across the UK has inevitably heightened public concerns about safety. During a time of enhanced security concerns, it wouldn’t be wise to cut police officer numbers any further. Between 2010/11 and 2017/18 we have
THE Circuit of Wales is dead. After nearly six years of false hope, broken promises and damning reports, the Welsh Government finally slammed a stake in the heart of the £425 million project and buried it six feet under yesterday by turning down a
