NEWPORT City Homes has released the first images of its ambitious Ringland regeneration plans. As the Argus previously reported, the housing association recently announced a multi-million regeneration scheme for the area, with Ringland Centre and
A MUM has issued a warning for others to look out for the signs of meningitis after the disease left her son ‘critically ill’ within hours.Catherine Gourdie, of Ladyhill, Usk, has spoken of the moment her son Theo contracted bacterial meningitis when
A TEENAGE driver who reached speeds of up to 80mph in 30mph zones in Newport whilest pursued by police, was almost four times over the legal drugs limit at the time. Ross Appleby, of Power Street, off Barrack Hill, Newport, was 18 years old when
TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a girl who “always had a smile on her face” and who “lit up would light up the room wherever she was”. Eight-year-old Alleysha-Ala Bullock died after years fighting with several conditions brought on by a lack
A NEW rail franchise process is set to be delayed because of a £1bn funding row between the UK and Welsh governments.Four firms which are hoping to run train services in Wales, and bidding for the right to create the £600million South Wales Metro, were
FORMER Newport County AFC manager Graham Westley has revealed that he has been rejected by eight clubs this summer as he looks to get back to work as soon as possible. Westley was sacked in March after a 4-0 home defeat to bottom club Leyton Orient
SHOW: St Woolos Sinfonia will be performing at The Friends of the Newport Ship 15th Anniversary Concert with an evening of music on a maritime theme on August 19 at The Riverfront, Newport. St Woolos Sinfonia will be singing under the baton of
SUMMER TRAMPOLINING FUN: Discover a hidden talent and learn some new moves at the Usk Valley Trampoline Club. They are running weekly sessions throughout the summer. These will be taking place on: Mondays at Newport Centre from 5.30pm
CONGRATULATIONS: Mr and Mrs Yeowell, both 96 years old, recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Ted and Phyliss met when they were both in the army near Gosport, South Hampshire. They were married on July 20, 1942, and are the
INSTALLATION OF TWO NEW FREEMEN OF THE CITY OF LONDON: Ask most people what they know about the Freedom of the City of London and they will perhaps reply “is it something to do with driving sheep over London Bridge?” For as with other long cherished
WELL DONE: Eight members of local cycling club, VC Newport, successfully completed Ride London 100 in July raising over £4,000 for charity. Ian Humphries headed up Team Ratty who cycled in aid of St David’s Hospice Care. With his team members Richard
A prominent building in Newport city centre looks set to be transformed into around 50,000 sq ft of grade A office space, in a major boost for the city centre. Cardiff-based Garrison Barclay Estates Ltd bought the building in Mill Street close
THE Obelisk Piano Trio are Mackenzie Paget (piano), Laura Embrey (violin) and Natalie Bechmann (cello), third year undergraduates from the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, and in this concert maintained the fine tradition of excellent music
IF YOU asked the Welsh government on their housing policy, they would say, “The government is helping local councils and developers work with local communities to plan and build betters places to live for everyone. This includes building affordable
I HAVE been contacted by residents who are concerned that parking charges are to be introduced into the former Summerfield site car park in Blackwood. I like residents fear the loss of free parking, and the potential negative effect it could have
GERALD Davies (letters, Monday 7th August) is inaccurate when he says that Britain voted by a wide margin to leave the European Union. I shall leave it to your readers to decide whether a 51.9/48.1 split is such a “wide margin”. He is equally
I’D LIKE to invite your readers to take part in this year’s Age Positive Week. Age Positive Week is Age Cymru’s celebration of ageing and older people’s contribution to our communities. Being ‘age positive’ is an important part of our mission to
MR HOWELLS is rightly concerned about so-called ‘bed-blocking’ at the Royal Gwent Hospital (RGH) and proposes that the now-closed Ty Pontllanfraith “would be an ideal solution for the after care of patients...thus releasing the beds in the RGH and
FOLLOWING a meeting with representatives of Persimmon in regarding the development behind Grove Park Fields we raised our concerns, and wish our residents in Cefn Forest and Blackwood to be informed, and we raised: 1 Highway safety. 2 Volume
I FIND it dangerous and highly offensive that you continue to regularly print anti-abortion propaganda from people who are biologically incapable of having an abortion in the first place. These gentlemen appear to either be under the misunderstanding
RECEIVING news that a loved one has a terminal condition is devastating, rocking your world in an unimaginable way. In a blink of an eye you are equipped with the knowledge that the toughest of journeys lies ahead. Having to face the reality of
RESIDENTS are demanding instant action following further incidents of motorbikes riding across a pedestrian footbridge. Police issued warnings last week after incidents involving multiple bikes, with residents near Millennium Walk in the city centre
NEW Dragons boss Bernard Jackman wants to invest in a regular grass training field to complement the artificial pitch at their Ystrad Mynach base, writes Chris Kirwan.The Dragons have been based at Caerphilly County Borough Centre for Sporting Excellence
CROSS Keys stalwarts Chris Clarke and Colin Vernall have stepped down from their positions as secretary and chairman of the Principality Premiership club. The duo have been at the forefront of the Pandy Park outfit’s rise from a struggling side
FUNDRAISING for a new £1.2 million community hub in Raglan has begun after it received the go-ahead by county planners earlier this year.The Raglan Village Hall Association (RVHA) has launched its first and largest funding bid for £499,000 to the Big
A FOAL rescued from Gelligaer Common is believed to have been stabbed and hit over the head by an attacker. Police have launched an appeal into what a local rescue centre has called a "despicable" and "cruel" attack on the young foal. Volunteers
Research has shown that most workers feel they perform better in a minimalist office environment.Office-based workers could become more productive if they work in a minimalist environment, according to the research, by self-storage company Space Station
NEWPORT County AFC will take on Leeds United at Elland Road on Tuesday, August 22. The Carabao Cup second round tie has not been selected for live TV coverage, meaning Michael Flynn's men will face the Championship giants next Tuesday at 7.45pm
AN investigation into an incident at Abergavenny rail station which saw overhead cables fall onto the platform has been launched by the UK government. The cable had been ripped from its fixings after being caught on the roof of a speeding train
POLICE would like to speak to this person in connection with shoplifting from Morrisons in Bargoed on July 1. Anyone with information is asked to call 101
"FRUSTRATION" and "disappointment" are words we have sadly heard before in the last couple of years in relation to the start of Newport County AFC's season.There is a difference this season, however: fans, players and the team
Enterprising young couple Jay and Sarah Anderson have started not one, but two businesses with support from the Start Up Loan Company.Jays Autocare, based at New Inn near Pontypool, has got off to a flying start this summer, and Sarah’s hairdressing business
MATT Dolan can only see Newport County AFC competing at the right end of the League Two table this season if what he has seen so far is anything to go by. Speaking before the new campaign got under way, summer signing Dolan, 24, said he had been
A leading South Wales property law firm has given an oarsome insight into its tactics for claiming glory at the 2017 Monmouth Raft Race.Insight Law, which has chosen St David’s Hospice Care as its nominated charity for the year, is entering a crack team
We live in a culture where being stressed at work is considered pretty normal.Most of us are guilty of declaring we have far too much on, complain to friends about issues in the office, no matter how small in the grand scheme of things, and think about
A thriving soft play centre near Blackwood is planning to invest in more staff and facilities as demand grows.Tumble Jaks in Pengam was set up by Cerys Mayne last year and has proved a hit with youngsters and parents alike. The venture has been backed
POLICE in Abergavenny want to speak to this person after sweets were stolen from the Waitrose store in the town. It happened at around 7.00pm on June 22 and anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 1700241304.
Some 24,766 vans joined British roads in July alone, according to new figures the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders. While these figures give a view of a stabilising marketplace with year-to-date demand falling and the registration of pickups in
Aircraft cabin lighting specialist, STG Aerospace, which has a base in Cwmbran, has is increasing its capability to meet future demand for its products.These include aircraft photoluminescent floor path marking, emergency and informational signage and
A café which serves one of the largest office parks in Gwent has been recognised with a top hygiene award.The Café on the Park in the heart of Mamhilad Park Estate, Pontypool, is celebrating after being awarded the highest possible marks, A5 very good
SKYGAZERS were treated to a spectacular display of celestial fireworks overnight as the Earth flew through a cloud of cometary dust. The pictures, by South Wales Argus Camera Club members, show Perseid meteors, shed by comet Swift-Tuttle. They
MICHAEL Flynn believes his Newport County AFC players paid the price for a gruelling first week of the season as they failed to beat 10-man Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.Flynn was left frustrated as County had to settle for a point at Gresty Road despite
A GWENT man will appear on television to show off his giant vegetables. Ian Neale, of Langstone, Newport, has broken multiple records for his swedes and beetroot. Mr Neale’s growing prowess has even reached the world of rap as, upon seeing
Julian Williams was appointed chief constable of Gwent Police earlier this month ESTEL FARELL-ROIG sat down with him for our first interview with the new man at the helmFOLLOWING in his father's footsteps, Chief Constable Williams has served communities
Monumentalism is a curse. Retired politicians and civil servants have little tangible to show from their lifetimes’ work. The microsurgery of thousands of wise decisions does not produce results that can be seen or measured. But tall buildings
THE number of patients who waited more than four hours to be dealt with in A&E units in Gwent, rose by more than a quarter in the year to June.At June 30, 6,603 people had waited longer than the four-hour target in the area’s units in the previous year
