MORE than 40 people turned out for the launch of our first exhibition of photographs from the South Wales Argus Camera Club this evening. The display of works is currently open at The Riverfront, in Newport, until February 24. Members of the
MP DAVID Davies has voiced concern at the news that NatWest will close its branch in Chepstow. The Monmouth MP will join Monmouthshire Cllr Paul Pavia (Larkfield ward) in a meeting with representatives of NatWest about the decision next week.
IT IS been three years since MARMOZETS first broke through with their debut album, but the reaction to the first track to be taken from their second album, ‘Play’ feels as if they’d never been away. ‘Play’ was premiered as Daniel P Carter’s Rockest
A LONG-ESTABLISHED manufacturing company has warned it may be forced to relocate if plans for a controversial waste treatment plant get the go-ahead. Caldicot Metal Decorating (CMD), the largest independent metal decorator in the UK, has voiced
NEWPORT County AFC have confirmed that Aaron Williams has left the club. "Newport County AFC can confirm that Aaron Williams has today left the club after the mutual termination of his contract," said a club statement. "The club would like
VAN owners are being warned by police to be vigilant following a number of thefts in the Pontypool and Cwmbran areas. In the last couple of days, two vans have been stolen. The first was a white Ford transit van which was stolen from a car
HEAD coach Bernard Jackman has described Harri Keddie’s decision to sign a new Dragons deal as a huge boost for the Rodney Parade region. Back-row starlet Keddie, 21, put pen to paper on a fresh contract that will keep him with the Men of Gwent
FAMILIES have been left disappointed after a production of Puss in Boots was cancelled. The production was scheduled to start on February 17 at Blaenavon Workmen’s Hall after it was cancelled in December following snow. In a message posted
PAUL Hayes admits he is “miles behind" being match fit but is still desperate to make up for lost time and repay the faith Newport County AFC have put in him since signing last autumn. The FA Cup win over Leeds United was not only a momentous day
A SEA of adoring fans. That’s the best way to describe the crowd gathered to watch Tennessee-formed, alternative rock band Paramore last night. This was their first concert in Wales since they released the album After Laughter last year.
A SEAL has been spotted swimming in the River Usk by a member of the public. The animal was seen by Argus reader Stewart Holtom who works on the safety boat on the river at the rail bridge - which is just next to Newport bridge. Mr Holtom said
THE Front Bottoms have shared ‘Vacation Town’, the second new song to be released off their forthcoming album. ‘Vacation Town’ is streaming today along with an official music video – directed by Ryan Baxley – exclusively via NPR’s All Songs TV.
Damon Smith reviews the latest releases. This week: a grief-stricken mother (Frances McDormand) baits local police into tracking down her daughter's killer in THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI... and Gary Oldman bids for an Oscar for his tour-de-force
A MAN snared by a paedophile hunter group and TV crew at a Newport hotel, has avoided immediate imprisonment. Neil Cooper, 44, had previously used an online chat room and communicated with a member of PH Balance, claiming to be a 14-year-old girl
A NEW deli will be opening up in what is now being described as Newport’s “independent” area on Monday. The Whole Earth Deli will open on Clytha Park Road to become neighbours of The Rogue Fox coffee house, The Cellar Door micro-pub and popular
DRAGONS head coach Bernard Jackman has made wholesale changes for tomorrow's crucial European Challenge Cup clash away to Bordeaux-Begles. Victory for the Welsh region would put them second in Pool One as they chase one of the three best runners-up
A CHEPSTOW warehouse is due to close next month putting around 40 jobs at risk. Home delivery company Arrow XL told staff and agency workers at their morning meeting last week that they would be closing the unit on February 11. The two-man
POLICE are appealing for information after a war memorial in Newbridge was damaged before Christmas. The memorial at Celynen Colliers Institute and Memorial Hall, High Street, was said to be subject to criminal damage between 10.15pm and 10.25pm
FOLLOWING the recent success of their debut album, ‘Live For The Moment’, The Sherlocks kick off 2018 by releasing fan favourite ‘Chasing Shadows’ ahead of their biggest UK headline tour to date. Their debut album ‘Live For The Moment’ was released
PONTYPOOL RFC have pledged all ticket sales from an upcoming match to a local club ransacked by thieves. More than £2,000 was stolen from a safe at Talywain RFC, with some of the funds belonging to a charity fund for Scott Bessant, a father and
THIS week many of our readers were discussing our story on plans by Newport City Council which could give police power to crack down on begging in the city centre. The council’s Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) was introduced in November 2015
NEWPORT County AFC have made changes to its ticket policy for the upcoming FA Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur amidst "exceptionally high sales". Fans were seen queuing for hours outside Rodney Parade on Thursday to try and secure tickets for
A GWENT-WIDE survey hoping to assess people’s happiness will be launched on “Blue Monday” next week. The Happiness Pulse survey will roll out on Monday January 15 – a day seen by many as the most depressing day of the year. Post-Christmas finances
A MAN who had his wallet stolen has urged for a cherished photo of his “war hero” grandfather contained inside the wallet to be returned. Tim Bailey lost his wallet while visiting Risca leisure centre on Monday evening, with around £300 having
SOMEONE in the squad mentioned last year “we have to be ready for these big French packs” and it does pretty much always start up front against teams like Bordeaux-Begles. This fixture does bring back memories from a few years ago where I was slightly
MICHAEL Flynn has warned his Newport County AFC players that they have to stay focused and perform in League Two to ensure they keep their place to take on Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup. Flynn and his players are still on a high from their cup
A war veteran, former Argus journalist and stalwart of Caerleon and Newport life has died at the age of 97. MARTIN WADE recalls the life of Henry West. BORN in 1920 Henry grew up as storm clouds were gathering over Europe, but he had the chance
PHOTOGRAPHS by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club will be on show at an exhibition. The Riverfront in Newport is hosting the exhibition of work by Camera Club members, which is based around the theme of performance. As part of the
THE Dragons players aren’t the only ones being told to up their game – skills coach Barry Maddocks says the management team are being challenged about where they can improve by the squad. It has been a tough start to the season for the Rodney Parade
THE death of a former shop fitter and father-of-one from Newport has been ruled as misadventure by David Bowen, the senior coroner for Gwent. Anthony James Carroll, 40, of Fields Road, a former pupil of Rougemount School and Bassaleg Comprehensive
