A VETERANS’ rugby club is aiming to raise funds for good causes in its community.The Cefn Fforest Bulldogs is a club for veterans over the age of 35 to play sport and get together at the Cefn Fforest Central Club and Institute in Blackwood.The club, which
A BUSINESS could close tomorrow with the loss of five jobs because of repeated break-ins and drug taking. Newport Roofing Supplies, which is located on Enterprise Way in Newport, has been broken into three times since they opened three years ago
A JEWELLER in Newport has re-opened its doors after relocating to the first floor of the Tesco in Spytty retail park. Cross Jewellery was in the High Street until 2005, when it closed due to changes in the area. Jeweller Peter Cross said: “My wife Reema
A WITNESS in a murder trial was reluctant to take part in the police investigation because she feared “repercussions” for herself and her children, a court has heard. Jan Jedrzejewski, 41, died in hospital after he was found unconscious close to
TWO people have been cleared of an alleged kidnapping, after the judge directed there was “insufficient evidence” of their involvement.Nigel Stoneman, 27, listed as of Duffryn, Newport and a 17-year-old youth, who cannot be identified for legal reasons
A MEETING has taken place between Gwent Police and residents of St Julians to discuss ways of tackling “excessive” forms of anti-social behaviour. Some residents of The Old Barn estate, in St Julians, Newport, claim there has been a “surge” in
JUNIOR artists from a Pontypool primary school have showcased their creations as part of a national award scheme.Twenty-six year five pupils from George Street Primary School have gained the Arts Award Explore which is an Entry Level 3 qualification on
PEOPLE in Newport are "losing faith" with the ability of police and the city council to deal with travellers, it has been claimed.Independent Lliswerry ward member Cllr Allan Morris made the claim during a Newport City Council meeting on Tuesday
7:59pm A spokesman from the Welsh Ambulance service said that a woman has been taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital.
ON A BALMY summer’s evening, the audience at St David's Hall was treated to a really wonderful concert by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Owain Arwel Hughes. First up was the spirited Ruslan and Ludmilla overture (Glinka), with a
DRAGONS boss Bernard Jackman believes Rhys Thomas has the qualities to become “an outstanding coach” after adding the former Wales hooker to his management team. The 35-year-old has worked with academy age-grade sides in recent seasons along with
This week's Shed of the Week has been sent in by Shirley and Richard Williams, of Cwmbran. If you've got a shed you'd like to share with us please email a picture of it to jo.barnes@gwent-wales.co.uk
POLICE have vowed to crack down on illegal off-road bike use and anti-social behaviour in Newport.City council members raised concerns over young people riding motorcycles and off-road bikes on pavements, racing and causing risks to pedestrians and other
AN 8-year-old boy has been left with a scar after being struck with a stone at a park in Pontlottyn.Gwent Police have launched an appeal after the boy was hurt in the incident at 12.30pm on Monday, June 12, at Sunny View play park.The boy sustained a
TINY Rebel has announced it is temporarily stopping the sales of all of its cans and is recalling some of its products. Yesterday, the award-winning brewery, which is based in Rogerstone, announced it was temporarily suspending the sales of all
COUNCIL members in Newport will be given the opportunity to quiz leader Cllr Debbie Wilcox in a Prime Minister's Questions-style question and answer session after new rules were signed off.Although Newport City Council members previously had the opportunity
BARNARDO'S Cymru supports the Children Are Unbeatable Campaign for the equal protection of children against assault. In Wales the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child became domestic law in 2011 so we have already made a legislative
RE THE tragic case of baby Charlie Gard. With one medically-unnecessary “lifestyle” abortion every three minutes in England and Wales, it makes a refreshing change to hear about a baby whose life is actually valued, regardless of whether his condition
FOOD and farming are worth some £6.1bn to the Welsh economy annually, supporting a combined workforce of around 53,500. There is little doubt as to the enormous scale of what’s at stake for Wales’ rural communities in our negotiations to withdraw from
I FEEL I must write something regarding Lindsay Hayes’ consistent put-down of the NAT bus service. If it wasn’t for NAT, Brynglas and Allt-yr-yn would not have a bus service. Newport Transport took our service off us without a thought of how we
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn has confirmed that striker Marlon Jackson and midfielder Ben Tozer will both miss the start of the League Two season due to injury. Jackson suffered a hamstring strain during the second half of Saturday’
Paul Fosh Auctions held another successful auction last week selling a total of 44 lots out of the 75 offered raising a grand total of £2,946,900. Here are five of the properties sold at the auction staged by the Newport-based property sales business.This
Low or no interest rates, long or infinite repayment periods and a personal service - it’s not surprising that some say the Bank of Mum and Dad is Britain’s best-loved financial institution. But it’s a little more surprising what a major player it is
TAKE a look at what went on at the inaugural South Wales Argus Health and Care Awards official launch event. Health minister Vaughan Gething backed the awards with a speech at the Royal College of Nursing in Cardiff and said it was important to
A conservatory is not only a useful additional room for your home, it is one which brings in lots of light and lets you sit and enjoy the garden and views even when the sun isn't shining.Homes has found these 10 houses from around Gwent which come
A RUGBY chief has confirmed he will enter a rehabilitation centre for 28 days after bravely revealing his long-term battle with mental health. Chief Executive Officer of Pontypool RFC, Ben Jeffreys, helped lead the team to victory this year after
KEEPING the kids busy over the Summer break can be a difficult task with such a huge variety of activities, museums and attractions leaving families spoilt for choice.Thankfully, many cinemas, trampoline parks and interactive science attractions have
JUST one candidate applied for the role of Gwent Police chief constable, a report ahead of next week’s Gwent police and crime panel has revealed. The panel is due to review the proposed appointment of acting chief constable Julian Williams next Tuesday
A STUNNING Grade II* listed property in an ideal area.This property features paddocks of 6.9 acres and a grand dining hall. This five-bedroom detached house is situated in Llanishen, near Chepstow, and is on the market for £1,500,000.It is also close
IT’S been a very, very, very long time coming, but finally the light is at the end of the tunnel, or bridge, for users of the two Severn crossings. The Conservative Party promised to scrap tolls on the two Severn bridges ahead of last month’s General
THE DRAGONS have signed a pair of hookers after former Wales front rower Rhys Thomas decided to hang up his boots to pursue his coaching career with the academy. The Rodney Parade side have snapped up Welsh-qualified Gerard Ellis from London Irish
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn hopes to add two new players to his squad before Saturday’s final pre-season friendly at Northampton Town. Flynn was disappointed by the performance of a number of trialists in last night’s 2-0 defeat at
Nick Smith has served as Labour’s Blaenau Gwent MP since 2010. IAN CRAIG met him at his home to talk about some the challenges faced by the area and what he hopes to achieve during his time in Parliament. BLAENAU Gwent has one of the most storied
