Archive - Monday, 20 January 2020

Carol Armstrong
ARMSTRONG Carol Elizabeth Peacefully on 5th January at St Woolos Hospital, Carol, aged 77 years. Dearest wife of Robert, loving mother of Cheryl and Perry and son in law Haydn, devoted nanny to Alex, Joseph, Charley and Georgia, sister of Peter and to…
Lorna Spurrier-Davies
SPURRIER-DAVIES Lorna Kathleen Suddenly on 2nd January at the Royal Gwent Hospital, after a short illness, Lorna, aged 73 years, devoted wife of John. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral Friday 24th January, service at St John's…
Margaret Pomeroy
POMEROY On 5th January 2020. Margaret Pomeroy of Llanyrafon and recently Cwmbran House, passed away peacefully at the Royal Gwent Hospital, aged 90 years. Devoted wife of the late Glanville, Beloved mother of Annette and the late Susan, father-in-law of…
David Rendle
RENDLE David Thomas (Dai) Of Malpas, Newport, formerly Cwm, Ebbw Vale. After a long period of poor health he contracted pneumonia and died at the Royal Gwent Hospital on 13th January, aged 75. Much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.…
Thomas Hardwick
HARDWICK (Rex) On 29th December 2019, Thomas Rex Hardwick, formerly of Tremtwynbarlwm, Cwmbran passed away peacefully at Ty Ceirios Nursing Home, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Margie, dearly loved and sadly missed by all his family. Funeral…
David Bissex
BISSEX On 7th January 2020, David Bissex. Former Managing Director of Davies & Jenkins (Pontypool) Ltd. Beloved husband of the late Brenda, devoted dad of Jane, Liz and Stuart, adored grandad of Danielle, Dewi, Jade, Josh, Connor and great grandad…
Irene Farmer
FARMER Nee Evans Irene (Rene) Peacefully in her sleep at Medhurst Residential Home, Risca on 6th January aged 98 years. Beloved mother to Diane and Susan and mother in law of Bill and Chris. Wonderful nan, great grandmother and great great grandmother,…
Irene Farmer
FARMER Nee Evans Irene (Rene) Although we're not together we will never be apart, because you have that special place right here within my heart. Always and forever Sue xx
Irene Farmer
FARMER Nee Evans Irene (Rene) No matter where I go mam, no matter where I am. I'll cherish the memories of yesterday and the laughs I shared with you. Diane xx
Maureen Matthews
MATTHEWS MAUREEN Passed away on 12th January 2020, at Nevill Hall Hospital, Maureen, of Varteg Road, Varteg. Much loved mother of Stephanie and mother-in-law of Tim. Loved and sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service on Thursday 30th…
David Parker
PARKER David Arthur (Dapper) Sadly on 30th December 2019 at Ystrad Mynach Hospital, Dapper of Wattsville. Beloved Dad and Bampi. Dapper will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service shall take place on Monday 27th January…
Peter Brock
BROCK Peter Vivian Of Longbridge, Ponthir passed away peacefully on 7th January with his loving family around him. Adored brother of Pamela, and very special uncle of Carole, Stuart and Venessa. I cannot bring the old days back, when we were all…
Peter Brock
BROCK On 7th January 2020, Peter Vivian Brock of Ponthir. Beloved partner of Susan, devoted father of Sharon, Mike and Deb, a treasured granchy of Hugh, Mikaela and Kyran and dearly loved brother of Brian and Pamela and loved brother in law of Patricia.…
Peter Brock
BROCK Peter Our 41 years have just flown by, But my love for you will never die. Always in my heart. Your darling Susan (Babe).
'Funny, caring, loving': Family tribute to father who died in crash
THE heartbroken family of a man from Ebbw Vale who died in a crash in Brynmawr have paid tribute to a "funny, caring, loving man".
‘Blood spurted everywhere’ as Staffordshire bull terrier attacked woman
A WOMAN thought she was going to die when she was attacked by two Staffordshire bull terriers after going to rescue her pet cat who was being savaged by the dogs.
Jailed drug dealer ‘benefited from human misery’
A CRACK cocaine dealer who “benefited from the misery of others” has been jailed for more than three years.
Cannabis 'factory' in Newport contained large amounts of the drug and around 200 plants
A CANNABIS 'factory' discovered by police in Newport at the weekend contained a large quantity of the drug and around 200 plants.
'I feel like a new woman': Mum sheds eight and a half stones - and anti-depressants - to turn life around
A WOMAN who would not leave the house in fear of being judged over her weight, has transformed her life after losing eight-and-a-half stones.
Stolen van deliberately driven at around 20 cars
A VAN which was stolen in Newport was used to deliberately hit at least 20 cars on a residential street.
Man charged after incident in car park at Newport's Friars Walk shopping centre
A MAN has been arrested and charged with a drink-driving offence following an incident in the car park at the Friars Walk Shopping Centre in Newport last Friday evening, January 17.
Blackwood death probe - man and woman released on bail
A 32-year-old man from the Blackwood area, who was arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident in the town last week, has been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.
City is a hotspot for internet-related business in Wales - study
NEWPORT East boasts the third highest concentration of internet sector-related businesses in Wales, according to figures published today.
Overnight closures of M4 around Newport planned this week
MOTORISTS travelling past Newport on Wednesday and Thursday nights this week have been urged to plan ahead due to a series of planned closures to the M4.
Road reopens after incident on Caerleon Road
UPDATE 8.50pm: The road has been reopened.
Long-serving town stores offer refunds after Monmouthshire council raised parking charges
TWO OF the longest serving stores in Abergavenny are to offer refunds on parking charges in response to Monmouthshire County Council’s decision to increase parking charges earlier this month.
'It’s been a bit of a whirlwind' - Gwent Police Crash Detective speaks of TV show's impact on the force and the community
AHEAD of the launch of the second series of The Crash Detectives later this evening, representative of Gwent Police have spoken of the impact they hope the show will have.
Pupils learn about their area from building site manager
A Welsh building firm manager has delivered a speech about his latest housing development to a demanding audience – not councillors, but local schoolchildren.
Businesses to spend extra £1.7bn over two years following Tory election victory
Businesses in the UK are planning to spend £1.7bn over the next two years after the Conservatives' victory in December's general election removed Brexit uncertainty, a survey has revealed.
Binge-drinking mum attacked two women in unprovoked assaults
A BINGE-DRINKING mother who broke one woman’s nose and pulled out another’s hair following two separate and unprovoked attacks has escaped going to jail.
Hacks to help you de-ice your car - and advice from the AA
IT’S a familiar story.
Knife crime reaches ten year high in Wales and England
THE NUMBER of knife crimes being dealt with by the police and courts is the highest in a decade, official figures show.
South Wales Argus Education and Schools Awards honour our teaching superstars
THE fantastic work done by schools, and the staff who teach and nurture their pupils, was celebrated at the annual South Wales Argus Education and Schools Awards.
Current law on assisted dying is 'failing the vulnerable' says Gwent's Police and Crime Commissioner
EXISTING law on assisted dying does not offer enough protection to potentially vulnerable people, Gwent's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has warned.
Scooter-riding drug dealer, 18, locked up
A TEENAGE drug dealer who was caught trafficking class A drugs twice within the space of four months has been locked up.
Renowned Blaenavon photographer to judge entries in town council competition
PHOTOGRAPHERS in Blaenavon are being encouraged to share their shots of the historic town for a chance for their work to be displayed at its World Heritage Centre.
Have your say on plans to reshape Caerphilly council wards
PEOPLE living in Caerphilly county borough will be able to give their views from next week on proposals to reshape county borough council electoral wards and the number of councillors who represent them.
The 20 crimes you didn't know you were committing (and if you've ever been drunk in a pub, you're guilty)
IF YOU read The South Wales Argus' In The Dock article to look through the names of those who have appeared before the courts, beware - you might be joining them soon.
Gwent parishes to be part of digital map to help target Church in Wales support
PARISH boundary maps across Wales are going digital for the first time, in a major project aimed at improving the way churches serve their communities.
Your AM: Lynne Neagle urges reduction in pancreatic cancer waiting times
Pancreatic cancer is the least survivable and the quickest killing cancer in the UK, which is why I was really glad to recently secure the first debate in the National Assembly on the cruel disease and to follow up with a question to the First Minister…
Queues ease after M4 crash
UPDATE 12.20pm: Congestion has eased and traffic is now flowing freely.
Dragons' Euro quarter-final will stoke up battle for starts - Keddie
HARRI Keddie expects the battle for places in the Dragons' back row to be even hotter because of the desire to play in European quarter-final.
Dragons flanker Benjamin back with Wales Sevens in countdown to Tokyo
DRAGONS flanker James Benjamin has been recalled to the Wales Sevens squad in Olympic year.

19th January 2020