TWO new developments that are transforming care at the Royal Gwent Hospital, have been formally opened.Minor injuries facilities have been upgraded, with a new unit (MIU) replacing the temporary building from which the service operated for close to 10
THE South Wales Argus Health and Care Awards will celebrate the work of health and care professionals from across the region. One of the areas which has a huge impact on the sector is research. The Research Impact Award, sponsored by Health and
A DISABLED woman from Abergavenny who needs around-the-clock care has been told she is no longer eligible for full healthcare funding. Emily Chicken, 21, suffers from a rare neurological disorder known as Rett Syndrome which leaves her unable to
MOURNERS gathered to remember the life of an “avid” Newport County AFC fan today. Stuart Fitzgerald, aged 79, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 25. Mr Fitzgerald, of Jeddo Close, in the Pill area of Newport, followed Newport County “in all weathers
A NEW report from Public Health Wales has revealed that while almost all parents in Wales - 97 per cent - think it is important for their child to play outdoors every day. But nearly a third of children under-five - 29 per cent - are not getting
A 58-YEAR-OLD woman has been named Ringland’s Slimming World Woman of the Year 2017 award after going from a size 26 to a 12. Penny Watts, of Ringland, changed her life around after going from 18st 7lbs to 12st 5.5lbs in 16 months. She joined
SUN and sand have come to the Cwmbran Centre for the summer holidays. Until September 3, there will be a host of activities on offer including an urban beach. Gwent Square has become a temporary beach with plenty of space for children to play and
A CAERPHILLY resident is celebrating in style after his home became the 1000th to be revamped as part of a £25m improvement programme.Mike Lewis has lived in the semi-detached property he shares with his partner and son, on Upland Road in Pontllanfraith
WALKING up Wales’ highest mountain can be difficult at the best of times – so imagine carrying an eight stone metal dragon on a stretcher up Snowdon at the same time. Meet Dewi, the fundraising dragon made from mild steel who measures in at three
A RUNNER from Cwmbran will be marking 10 years since her life-transforming kidney transplant by taking part in the Cardiff 10k race in September. Nikki Hancox was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2005 and was enduring dialysis four times a day
NEWPORT County AFC striker Aaron Williams has joined National League North side Brackley Town on loan until January. The West Bromwich-born 23-year-old moves to the Saints having not featured in any of County’s three games so far this season.
HERE'S how you can get to Elland Road to see Newport County AFC take on Leeds United on Tuesday, August 22. The Carabao Cup second round tie will kick off next Tuesday at 7.45pm. Elland Road is in the south-west of Leeds, in the suburb of Beeston
TWO climbers were taken to hospital after a rescue operation was launched near a quarry in Monmouthshire. A coastguard rescue helicopter assisted South Western Ambulance Service, which was called at around 9.30am yesterday to the incident near
GWENT Police are appealing for information after a burglary took place at a sports club in Blaenavon, where a quantity of cash was taken. The incident occurred in Middle Coedcae Road at some time overnight between 11.30pm on Wednesday, August 9
A SOUTH WALES artist has painted portraits of Elvis Presley impersonators, including one from Newport, ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Memphis singer's death. Dan Llywelyn Hall has painted some of the most celebrated Elvis Presley tribute artists
GWENT Police are appealing for information to help identify a woman, who officers wish to speak to in relation to an incident involving a car parked in New Inn, Pontypool. The incident occurred in Poplar Avenue at 6.30pm on Friday, August 4 and
I’M FED up about statements made about the missing link - rail link to Ebbw Vale. It’s there and always has been. When Cardiff have a problem they use the Newport to Ebbw Vale Line, the tracks, signals etc. Cardiff want to keep it just for them
IT’S like a broken record - travellers set up on sites, travellers leave and council workers are left to clean the area and remove rubbish left by them. When are the authorities going to get tough with travellers and make them take responsibility for
AGE Cymru is currently looking into Welsh local authorities’ responses to older people who may need help with their care. Welsh councils have a duty to assess the care needs of any adult where it appears that they may have a need for care and
IF THE Tory government wants us out of the European Union so that we can take control of our economy and infrastructure why has transport minister Chris Grayling handed over the London Midland railway franchise to a consortium run by the Dutch state
YOUR newspaper kindly published a letter from me a few days ago, seeking the help of Argus readers in solving a 25-year-old mystery about a missing Tudor parchment, lost somewhere in a small castle in Gwent. At the time I thought the letter was a bit
NEWPORT County AFC have confirmed that they and Leeds United will split the gate receipts from next Tuesday’s Carabao Cup second round tie at Elland Road. The Exiles were pulled out of the hat as the home side when the draw was made last Thursday
A NEWPORT woman who survived sex abuse will join an inquiry into child sexual abuse it was announced today. May Baxter-Thornton will be part of the victims' and survivors' consultative panel of the inquiry. She also has over 16 years’ experience
RAIL passengers will see fares rise by 3.6% when price changes come into force in the new year, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the Retail Price Index (RPI) measure of inflation, which is used to calculate
A TREE surgeon from Blaenavon was called in to help rescue a cat which was stuck up a 50-foot tall tree in New Inn. The cat was spotted by a member of the public, on Heol Derwen, up a towering giant Ash tree on Sunday, August 13. RSPCA Cymru
AN EXOTIC meats restaurant which closed last month is set to re-open this week under new tenants who are also offering free flights in an aircraft. The Farmer’s Daughter, in Bassaleg, opened in 1983 and was known for serving an array of dishes,
NEW figures have shown that the number of children arrested by Gwent Police has fallen by 63 per cent in the last six years.The force made 930 arrests of children aged 17 and under last year, which was down from 2,503 in 2010. Police forces across the
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of three burglaries in the Abergavenny area including two at NFU Mutual and the other at Newland Rennie Estate Agents. The 32-year-old man from Abergavenny has also been arrested on suspicion of the robbery
SLOW traffic is reported due to an earlier crash on the M4 westbound between J26 at Malpas and J27 at High Cross. Congestion is stretching to J25 at Caerleon. All lanes have been re-opened.
AFTER some minor grumblings at Gresty Road, it’s time to put any disappointment to bed and look forward to what is sure to be an historic week for Newport County AFC. Michael Flynn’s men should have seen off 10-man Crewe Alexandra but after three
HERE we featured a picture of the Brynglas Tunnels, Newport, on the M4 during construction in 1965. THE photo is of the famous (or should I say infamous) Brynglas Tunnels. These were built in the 1960s as part of the M4 motorway. The start of the
WE ARE reporting on an investment today which is yet further proof that the future for Newport is looking very bright. We have always argued that the Friars Walk development was only one piece in a jigsaw and that Newport needed other things in
TORFAEN council is asking residents to put their views across regarding dog fouling hotspots in the borough. The results of previous consultations have shown that members of the public want the authority to crack down on dog mess and the council
A TEENAGER accused of the murder - with three others - of a man in Newport last January, described to a jury how he punched the victim in the shoulder during an altercation on a city street. Callum Banton, 18, of Fleetwood Close, Newport, said
A CWMAVON comedian will be making the short journey across the Brecon Beacons National Park as he prepares to perform at the sold-out Green Man festival in Crickhowell.Owen Niblock, 36, will be performing on Friday, August 18 at the Last Laugh comedy
PARENTS and carers of pupils from two Torfaen schools set to close next year will be receiving letters from next month about their children’s future educational choices.Abersychan Brynteg Nursery and Victoria Primary schools were originally planned for
YOU sent us hundreds of pictures of your pets for our Gwent’s Prettiest Pet competition - from cats and dogs, to rabbits and lizards. We featured submitted entries which were sent from across the region in a special supplement last week, and these
DEFENDER Mickey Demetriou admits Newport County AFC need to be more ruthless if they are to earn a first League Two win of the season at Coventry City. County have scored six goals in their first three matches of the campaign – including a thunderbolt
