A MAN on trial for a Newport murder called his mother from prison to ask her to “get rid” of a stash of drugs hidden inside trainers, a court has heard.Richard Wallis, aged 43, of Keene Street, Newport, has denied kicking Jan Jedrzejewski during an altercation
DRAGONS forward Rynard Landman has a few reasons to be excited by the addition of South Africa’s Cheetahs and Southern Kings to the new-look Guinness PRO14. Not only is second row Landman upbeat about the effect the two former Super Rugby sides
THE Shaftesbury Youf Gang have continued their summer programme with a trip to the Palace of Westminster. The youth group were treated to a tour of the Palace of Westminster, which was arranged by Paul Flynn MP. Mr Flynn met the Youf Gang earlier
A TEENAGER appeared in court the day after collecting his exam results to be sentenced for downloading more than 100 indecent images of children.Darran Roche, of Lilian Grove, Ebbw Vale appeared in Newport Crown Court yesterday after pleading guilty to
MORE bikers have been spotted speeding across Newport pedestrian footbridge. This is the fourth incident of bikers using the footbridge - with walkers having to dodge out of the way. Residents in Millennium Walk in the city centre have called
UPDATE: 6.35pm The lane has now reopened and traffic has died down. -------------- ONE lane is caused and traffic is backed up on the Junction 28 roundabout due to a two car crash. Lane three (of three) is currently closed. Police
A NEW charity shop which helps vulnerable women has opened its doors in Pontypool. Women in Need, situated in Windsor Road, in the Griffithstown area of Pontypool, sells clothes, toys, shoes and bags, amongst others. Paula Pettit, director
A WOMAN has been released from a Portuguese prison after being held for more than three months.Sophie Grey, 25, from Monmouth, was released on bail on Thursday after enduring time spent alongside “alongside murderers and drug smugglers.”Her father Roger
TV veteran Sir Bruce Forsyth has died at the age of 89, his manager has said. The statement read: "It is with great sadness that the Forsyth family announce that Sir Bruce passed away this afternoon, peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife
MAINTENANCE work will continue this weekend and into next week on the Southern Distribution Road.Morgan Vinci Ltd, the managing company for the SDR in Newport, are carrying out resurfacing and reconstruction works.There is currently a full road closure
MUSICIANS from Newport will be in the spotlight later this year as part of a new awards ceremony recognising live talent.The first 'Love Live Music Awards' will be staged at Newport's Neon venue in Clarence Place with ten awards up for grabs.These
NEWPORT County AFC under-18s star Momodou Touray has joined Southern League Premier Division side Merthyr Town on a ‘work experience’ loan deal. The 18-year-old striker played a starring role as the Exiles youth team, coached by former first team
A RUGBY chief who entered a mental health treatment centre has spoken of his "newfound enthusiasm for life" after returning home this week. Chief Executive Officer of Pontypool RFC, Ben Jeffreys, helped lead the team to victory this year after
A MAN was taken to hospital this month with “life changing injuries” after being found lying on a Torfaen street. Gwent Police have launched an appeal after a 34-year-old was discovered by a member of the public on Sunday, August 13 at 5.15am.
NEWPORT City Homes has released the first artist impressions of its ambitious regeneration plans for the Ringland area of Newport. As the Argus previously reported, the housing association recently announced a multi-million regeneration scheme
GWENT Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a seriously injured 34-year-old man in Abersychan. A member of the public found the man at 5.15am on Sunday, August 13 lying on Pentwyn Lane next to the bridge, where the Pontypool
A proposal to use part of a £2.6m regeneration funding pot to support the retention of a prestigious university course in Newport is being considered by Newport City Council. Without the possible funding, the National Software Academy may decide
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn has confirmed that Scot Bennett and Ben Tozer are nearing a return for the Exiles as they prepare to take on Coventry City tomorrow, writes Ryan Robinson. Tozer has been missing for the Exiles since January
Have you seen 31-year-old Steven Powell?Gwent police would like to speak to him after he failed to appear at court for fraud and theft offences.Steven is 5 ft 10, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Her has links to the Newbridge area . If you see Steven
SUMMER signing Gavin Henson has been rested for the Dragons’ penultimate pre-season friendly at Aviva Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs tomorrow (3.30pm). Head coach Bernard Jackman and his troops head to Sandy Park in Devon looking to move on
Langstone-headquartered Retail Merchandising Services has appointed a new chief financial officer.Greg Bowen has taken up the newly created position with the company, which provides retail support services to some of the biggest retail brands across the
AFC Bournemouth striker Joe Quigley has completed his loan move to Newport County AFC. The 20-year-old arrives at Rodney Parade on a deal that runs through to January. Quigley has previously played on loan at Poole Town, Torquay United, Wrexham
Have you seen 30 year old Paul Watkins? Gwent Police would like to speak to him after he failed to appear at court for drug offences.Watkins is described as around 6ft tall, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He has links to the Blackwood area. People are
Launched in 2012, the Wales Micro Business Loan Fund managed by Finance Wales has invested more than £10m in 390 start-ups and established businesses over the last five years; safeguarding or creating some 2,000 jobs across Wales. The fund has increased
QUALIFYING for the European Champions Cup is the target Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman has set his charges ahead of the new campaign, according to scrum-half Sarel Pretorius. The Rodney Parade region haven’t featured in Europe’s premier rugby
ALL eyes will be on Forest Farm tomorrow as first and second in the top tier of the South Wales Premier League lock horns with the title on the line. Reigning champions Newport go into their penultimate match of the season knowing they can’t afford
HIS only Wales cap came in the same game that a future football superstar made his international debut. Now Pontypool-born goalkeeper Glyn Garner, 40, has signed for his 12th senior club – Welsh League Division One outfit Goytre. Garner’s sole
FUNDRAISING: From September 18 to September 24, Circles Network, a UK based charity, will be hosting a Coffee and Chat week to promote inclusion in a bid to eradicate loneliness. The campaign, which will run for a week, focuses, on people and making
FANS of Newport RFC, the Dragons and Newport County AFC got a first look at the new Rodney Parade pitch in all its glory yesterday. Head of operations Mark Jones posted a number of pictures on Twitter showing the new £750,000 Desso Playmaster hybrid
The Celtic Manor Resort is among 30 employers, learners, and learning providers from across Wales to be shortlisted for this year’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru.The Newport leisure resort is joined by the Intellectual Property Office in Newport as finalists
A WORKER was found dead at the Forestry Centre, in Cwmfelinfach, earlier this week. A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: "At approximately 3.25pm on Tuesday, August 15, we were called to the Forestry Centre, in Pont Lawrence Rees Lane, Cwmfelinfach
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn hopes to somplete the signing of another striker today as he prepares for tomorrow’s trip to League Two leaders Coventry City. County have been linked with a move for AFC Bournemouth forward Joe Quigley
POLICE are appealing for information about a break-in at a house where jewellery was taken. Sometime between 9:20am and 11:55am on Thursday, August 17, a house was broken into via force to rear patio doors in Crick, Caldicot. An untidy search
Two men from a Blaenau Gwent firm have been spending their days rubbing shoulders with the stars of stage and screen.They've been behind the scenes on blockbuster movie sets and their clients are some off the biggest companies from around the globe
A CHEPSTOW opticians is celebrating 15 years in business. When qualified optometrist Ashish Sharma opened the Specsavers branch in 2002, it had just four members of staff and two test rooms. Today, the workforce stands at 17, with a fourth test room about
FAMILIES visiting Newport city centre over the August bank holiday weekend can look forward to seaside fun and free sticks of rock.Newport Now Business Improvement District has revealed more details of its Life’s A Beach Event, which takes place on Saturday
A CAERPHILLY group will be performing a 1930s style ‘screwball’ comedy inspired by the discovery of old show programmes. Production programmes from the 1930s and 40s were found at Newbridge Memo, and inspired the acting group Break A Leg to put
AN OPERA singer who died after collapsing at a town council meeting wanted to see "new faces and new ideas" in the running of Chepstow's Drill Hall.Karl Daymond, 52, had been due to speak on the future running of Chepstow Drill Hall before
A MICHELIN-star Gwent restaurant is among just three in Wales to have been included in the Top 50 in the UK, in the latest edition of The Good Food Guide. The 2018 edition of the Waitrose-owned guide lists The Whitebrook, at Whitebrook, in Monmouthshire
TORFAEN residents are being urged to avoid burning plastic on garden bonfires and to instead use the recycling options. People are able to recycle most domestic plastics at the kerbside, while harder plastics – including plant pots and toys – can
FIFTEEN years ago this week in 2002, builders working on the Riverfront theatre in Newport found something incredible. MARTIN WADE looks back at the discovery of Newport’s medieval ship. IT was a find that captured the imagination of people in
THE Office for National Statistics (ONS) in Newport has named its own guide dog in training after raising £5,000 for Guide Dogs Cymru. The puppy, named Hero, paid staff at the ONS a visit earlier this week. A spokeswoman for the ONS said the
