THE Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Gwent in early July to meet some of the county’s traditional workers and local voluntary organisations. The royals' visit to Gwent is part of a wider week-long tour of Wales which also
WALES' biggest carnival is back for the August Bank Holiday - and there's an appeal to help bring extra 'wow' to the popular city event. Residents, groups, businesses and organisations from across Newport are being asked to step forward and join
"URGENT action" is needed to tackle pollution in Wales, Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood has said. Speaking in the Assembly this week, Ms Wood said pollution was responsible for 2,000 deaths in Wales every a year. Studies have shown the A472 in
NEWPORT City Council’s cabinet has agreed a proposal for specialist homes for children with complex needs to be created within the city. At the moment, the council has a number of “out-of-county” placements because there is nowhere suitable for
THREE refugees who are living in Newport are celebrating Refugee Week by talking of their future hopes after learning to speak English. Refugee Week, which is taking place from June 18 to 24, was set up to counter hostility in areas of society towards
A PATCH of council land has been occupied by a number of traveller caravans. Five caravans and vehicles are parked on the plot of land at the Maltings site near the Southern Distributor Road in Newport which is opposite the Blaina Wharf pub.
After five years, Sir Bryn Terfel is back with his eagerly-anticipated new studio album ‘Dreams and Songs’ – to be released on 14th September on Deutsche Grammophon. It’s a collection of his favourite tunes, recorded in brand new orchestral versions
NEW businesses could receive up to £6,000 each from the council to help start their ventures in Newport city centre. Newport City Council is planning to renew its vacant commercial floor space grant to fill empty commercial units and increase footfall
WITH the World Cup up and running what better time to get off the sofa and have a go at walking football? The sport is now played in 35 countries and it received a major publicity boost last month when 72-year-old Tommy Charlton, younger brother
TORFAEN councillors have raised concerns about the 'uncertainty' of proposals to build a solar farm in Cwmbran. An outline business case for a photovoltaic solar generation project at Llantarnam’s former Ty Coch tip was deemed “wishy washy” by
For years I have believed the statements of successive UK governments that Cannabis is a dangerous and addictive drug that leads inexorably to the destruction of the health and morals of those using it and of society as we know it. The recent decision
Weeds plants and shrubs are growing in back-lanes, road gulleys, and pavements in Newbridge with no action being taken by the local council. Residents are asking what is happening with the Council Tax they are paying Until recently the three local
Please clarify.Is it Argus policy to have no coverage of the FIFA world cup the biggest tournament of all. If so do you honestly believe none of your readers are interested in said tournament.And finally are you that pathetically insulting to all your
Whenever I visit Newport Bus Station, I get the feeling there has been a nasty accident. Every third bus displays "Sorry not in Service". A Nicholas Maesglas Newport
A LONG-RUNNING row over the unauthorised removal of a section of hedgerow in Cwmbran could finally be resolved. Developer Taylor Wimpey has pledged to reinstate a hedgerow and bank after it previously breached planning rules by removing a section
C. Davies seems to think Switzerland has frictionless borders. In reality, there are 100 or so very well manned border crossings on the Swiss frontier. As for free-trade deals, although trade minister Liam Fox has travelled the world in search of easy
A CAR has collided with railings in Newport. Two police cars and an ambulance are currently at the scene in Usk Way. A Transporter Bridge employee said: "We heard the screech of the breaks and came running out to see what had happened.
OLYMPIC medal-winning cyclist Becky James and rugby league trailblazer Roy Francis have been inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame. Wales women’s football manager Jayne Ludlow, Commonwealth Games badminton champion Kelly Aston and former
PROMOTION-CHASING Pontypool have signed a quartet of promising prospects ahead of the vital defence of their WRU National Championship crown. Pooler have snapped up fly-half Matthew Lewis, scrum-half Tomas Bainton, centre/wing Luke Basham and centre
Sherlock Holmes could be making his final appearance in Cardiff. He’s the detectives’ detective, but now Sherlock Holmes could be facing the end in The Final Curtain – a new stage thriller starring TV royalty, Robert Powell (Holby City, Jesus of
TWO brothers who sprayed their victim with ammonia before stabbing him in the back during a revenge attack were sentenced to more than nine years in custody. Joshua Jones, 24, and Luke Jones, 20, both of Maesglas Crescent, Newport, pleaded guilty
MORE THAN half of the leisure centres in Caerphilly county borough are at risk of closure under plans to redesign leisure services. Caerphilly council, which runs more leisure centres than any other Welsh local authority, say they are unable to
A GULL had to be put to sleep after it was found hanging by his wing from a television aerial. RSPCA Cymru teamed-up with South Wales Fire & Rescue Service to tend to a gull who was found caught in Newport. Officers from the animal welfare
PEOPLE across the nation are celebrating the summer solstice. In Newport the Transporter Bridge will be open this evening for people to enjoy the sunset on the longest day of the year. The event will include entertainment by the City of Newport
UNBEATEN Sean McGoldrick believes his punching power will only truly bring him the rewards it merits once he starts entering the ring with more competitive opponents. The 26-year-old from Newport made it six wins in as many outings in the paid
NEWPORT County AFC will begin their 2018-2019 League Two campaign at Mansfield Town on Saturday, August 4. County’s first home game is against Crewe Alexandra on Saturday, August 11. The Exiles welcome Forest Green Rovers to Rodney Parade on
RETAILER Dixons Carphone has posted a slump in annual profits, a week after coming clean about a major cyber attack. The group announced underlying pre-tax profits had fallen by 24% to £382 million for the year to April 28, and warned that cost
WHEN faced by the behemoth that is the Premier League, it’s understandable that rugby should just look after number one in attempting to get the attention of youngsters, but by creeping into the summer months they are putting cricket in serious peril
THE stunning Tewkesbury Park is the perfect hotel to rest and relax and to base yourself for exploring the many delights of the Cotswolds if you feel more adventurous, as Iwan Davies found out on a recent visit... THE multi-award winning Tewkesbury
CALDICOT’S residents are getting ready for a day filled with family fun this weekend when the town’s annual carnival returns. Caldicot carnival will take place on Sunday (June 24) in and around the town’s castle. This year, organisers are expecting
FOLLOWING news that one of Chepstow’s oldest and best-known shops was preparing to close, other business owners from the town have voiced concerns that the county’s high business rates are contributing to the decline of the traditional high street.
A JURY has been asked to "consider the evidence not theories" as they decide whether a 54-year-old intended to kill a man who died after choking to death on a sock while tied up with shoe laces in his flat. Paul Paget is accused of "luring" Anthony
COMMUNICATION is king at Maes Ebbw – a school to the west of Newport which caters for children and teenagers with special needs. Though small at first glance, with only 140 pupils aged 3-19, Maes Ebbw crams a lot into a small space, and boasts
