Archive - Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Camera Club pictures of Remembrance events
REMEMBRANCE parades and services were held across Gwent on the weekend to mark the 100th anniversary since the ending of the First World War.
Newport County 2 Plymouth Argyle 0: As it happened
Follow all the action live as Newport County AFC host League One Plymouth Argyle in the Checkatrade Trophy. The Exiles need a win to progress. Kick-off 7.45pm
"Had Friars Walk not have happened the city centre would have died": Project hailed on third anniversary
THREE years have passed since one of Newport's biggest regeneration projects came to fruition.
Former Argus journalist to appear in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
A FORMER Argus journalist who now stars in the hit UK show The Chase is set to enter I'm a Celebrity... Get me Out Of Here!
New teacher training scheme is launched
A NEW scheme helping teachers and schools in Wales plan ahead for the new curriculum has been launched, with £24 million funding over the next two years.
Newport renewable energy hub which could power 15,000 homes is approved in planning first
A RENEWABLE energy hub with the potential to power 15,000 homes in South Wales has been given planning permission by the Welsh Government.
Employment rate remains 'high' in Wales, according to latest statistics
THE level of unemployment in Wales has fallen by 66,000 since 2010 to 59,000, according to the latest statistics.
WHAT'S ON: Folk musicians touring in one-off collaboration
A ONE-OFF collaboration of five inventive folk artists is undertaking a Christmas tour next month.
YOUR COUNCIL LEADER WRITES: Anthony Hunt, Torfaen
THANK you to all those who took part in or attended Remembrance events at the weekend.
Newport man arrested as part of people-smuggling investigation
A MAN from Newport was among four people arrested on Friday, November 9, as part of an investigation into suspected people-smuggling.
Fresh details of huge development at former steelworks site are revealed
DETAILS of a major development which will transform a former steelworks site in Newport into hundreds of homes and a primary school have been outlined.
Henry Howard Finance appoints new head of business partnering
Newport-based Henry Howard Finance Group has appointed a new head of business partnering, to help support the independent funder’s continued growth.
Price and Eccles ready to go for gold on world stage
THEY have already had a 2018 to remember but fighters Lauren Price and Rosie Eccles are eager to finish the year on a high by going all the way at the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships.
Griffiths eyeing Dragons return against Edinburgh
THE Dragons hope that Ollie Griffiths will make his return to action in their crunch Guinness PRO14 clash against Edinburgh a week on Sunday.
Wainwright hungry to make an impression with Wales - coach McBryde
DRAGONS flanker Aaron Wainwright has been making waves with Wales in training and is “chomping at the bit” to grasp his autumn chance against Tonga on Saturday.
M4 motorway sliproad lane closed for emergency repairs after early morning accident
*UPDATE: 6.25PM*
Family of Carl Sargeant win bid to launch legal challenge to inquiry
THE widow of former Welsh Government minister Carl Sargeant has won the right to launch a High Court challenge against the terms of an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death.
MARROW FOR MARLEY: Six-year-old who needs a life-saving bone marrow transplant to help Ryan Giggs turn on Newport's Christmas lights
FOOTBALL superstar Ryan Giggs will have a helping hand turning on Newport’s Christmas lights on Saturday – from Marley Nicholls, the six-year-old from the city who is the subject of a worldwide search for a bone marrow transplant.
Key appointments herald new era of growth for top Newport law firm
Newport-based Harding Evans, one of Wales’ leading law firms, has signalled the start of a new era in its development which will include acquisitions and strong growth of its client base across the UK.
LABOUR LEADERSHIP ELECTION: Five questions with Mark Drakeford
The race to be the new leader of Welsh Labour and Wales' new first minister is on. In the first in a series of features, IAN CRAIG spoke to candidate Mark Drakeford about his position on some of the key issues facing Gwent and Wales as a whole.
Argus astronomer meets Apollo 13 astronaut ahead of book launch
ASTRONOMER and South Wales Argus columnist Jonathan Powell has released a new book about the unusual sights and sounds of the universe.
Almost 10,000 items rescued by Newport recycling shop last month
ALMOST 10,000 items were saved from going to landfill in Newport last month - a massive increase on the same month last year.
WHAT'S ON: Charity announces sponsors for first Ladies Day
A CHARITY has announced they are holding their first Ladies Day.
Prisoners could be given the right to vote in Wales
PRISONERS in Wales could be given the right to vote in Welsh elections.
Aggressive plans for litter blitz across area as part of Wales-first crackdown
MONMOUTHSHIRE council could become the first local authority in Wales to launch a publicly available litter strategy.
Insurance firm and building society partner-up to protect homes
Thomas Carroll Group has formed a partnership with Monmouthshire Building Society to offer a local and independent personal insurance broking service to all members.
Accountancy firm appoints trainees as it looks to capitalise on successful year
A Newport-based accountancy firm has appointed additional trainees as it continues to grow its client base amid consecutive years of success.
Award-winning dispensing optician eyes up further success
A NEWPORT optician who scooped multiple accolades in 2017 is in the frame for a win again after being shortlisted in the ‘Dispensing Optician of the Year’ category at the Association of Optometrists Awards 2019.
Airline sales manager to speak Newport Business Club
Newport Business Club is set for take off at its next meeting when the regional sales manager for Flybe will be the guest speaker.
ANDREW PENMAN: Return of Labadie and Crofts should be big boost for Exiles
TONIGHT’S Checkatrade Trophy tie against Plymouth Argyle is likely to be too soon for both of them, but we’re not too far from the return of Joss Labadie and Andrew Crofts for Newport County AFC.
Former Wales star Danny Gabbidon set to turn on the Cwmbran Christmas lights tomorrow
A FORMER Wales footabll star will be switching on the Christmas lights in Cwmbran tomorrow.
Ebbw Vale burglar recalled to prison by Gwent Police
GWENT Police are appealing for information to locate Mark Russell, from the Ebbw Vale area, who breached his licence conditions after being released from prison in August this year.
Top Gear presenter Chris Harris crashes Porsche in Monmouthshire
A TOP Gear presenter had a lucky escape after crashing a Porsche in Monmouthshire.
Concerns for safety of 15-year-old boy missing for a week
A 15-YEAR-OLD has been missing for a week with police now concerned for his safety.
Man appears in court accused of shooting woman in head with pellet gun
A MAN has appeared in court after a woman was shot in the head with a pellet gun on Remembrance Day.
Woman from Abergavenny arrested after fatal Remembrance Day M6 crash
A 21-YEAR-OLD woman from Abergavenny is one of five being questioned after a fatal crash which killed wo on the M6 in Lancashire.
Newport County's 10-goal hero Matt is not finished yet
TOP scorer Jamille Matt hit his 10th goal of the season on Saturday and he’s determined to add to his tally against former club Plymouth Argyle in tonight’s Checkatrade Trophy tie.
GWENT'S PRETTIEST PET: Just days to go to submit your entries
THERE are just two days left to submit your entries for our Gwent's Prettiest Pets competition.
Tree planting project to mark war centenary
TREES will be planted across Wales over the next five years to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.
YOUR AM WRITES: Alun Davies, Blaenau Gwent
THIS week I heard from Trussell Trust that between April 1 and September 30 in Blaenau Gwent, 1,958 three-day emergency food supplies were given to local people in crisis, with 647 going to children.
WHAT'S ON: Get a head start on your Christmas shopping tomorrow
ALL are welcome to join a festive shopping experience tomorrow, at Greenmeadow Golf & Country Club.
New city centre vision calls for Newport to be 'bold'
PLANNING for the future of Newport needs the city to "be bold", a new report has said.
Crack cocaine and heroin dealer caught red-handed by undercover cops
A CRACK cocaine and heroin street dealer caught red-handed by undercover police officers has been sent into youth custody for more than two years.
Linda Townsend
TOWNSEND Linda Always in our hearts love Janet, Katrina and Mike.
Walter Wright
WRIGHT Walter Henry James of Gilwern Monmouthshire Passed peacefully on November 5th in Chilton Place Nursing Home Brynmawr after an incredibly brave battle with cancer. Walter was born in Cwm Celyn to Mary Maud and Bill Wright and was known for his…
Michael Harris
HARRIS Peacefully on November 8th 2018 in the comfort and tender care at Ebbw Vale Hospital, Michael John of Lewis Street, Abersychan. Dearly beloved husband of the late Rosemary, and adored loving dad of Jonathan and Collett, and father in law of…
Robert Walker
WALKER Robert Clifford (Bob) Sadly on Saturday 20th October 2018 at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Robert, aged 70 years of Cunningham Road. Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The funeral will take place at…

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Camera Club pictures of Remembrance events

Newport County 2 Plymouth Argyle 0: As it happened

"Had Friars Walk not have happened the city centre would have died": Project hailed on third anniversary

Former Argus journalist to appear in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

New teacher training scheme is launched

Newport renewable energy hub which could power 15,000 homes is approved in planning first

Employment rate remains 'high' in Wales, according to latest statistics

WHAT'S ON: Folk musicians touring in one-off collaboration

YOUR COUNCIL LEADER WRITES: Anthony Hunt, Torfaen

Newport man arrested as part of people-smuggling investigation

Fresh details of huge development at former steelworks site are revealed

Henry Howard Finance appoints new head of business partnering

Price and Eccles ready to go for gold on world stage

Griffiths eyeing Dragons return against Edinburgh

Wainwright hungry to make an impression with Wales - coach McBryde

M4 motorway sliproad lane closed for emergency repairs after early morning accident

Family of Carl Sargeant win bid to launch legal challenge to inquiry

MARROW FOR MARLEY: Six-year-old who needs a life-saving bone marrow transplant to help Ryan Giggs turn on Newport's Christmas lights

Key appointments herald new era of growth for top Newport law firm

LABOUR LEADERSHIP ELECTION: Five questions with Mark Drakeford

Argus astronomer meets Apollo 13 astronaut ahead of book launch

Almost 10,000 items rescued by Newport recycling shop last month

WHAT'S ON: Charity announces sponsors for first Ladies Day

Prisoners could be given the right to vote in Wales

Aggressive plans for litter blitz across area as part of Wales-first crackdown

Insurance firm and building society partner-up to protect homes

Accountancy firm appoints trainees as it looks to capitalise on successful year

Award-winning dispensing optician eyes up further success

Airline sales manager to speak Newport Business Club

ANDREW PENMAN: Return of Labadie and Crofts should be big boost for Exiles

Former Wales star Danny Gabbidon set to turn on the Cwmbran Christmas lights tomorrow

Ebbw Vale burglar recalled to prison by Gwent Police

Top Gear presenter Chris Harris crashes Porsche in Monmouthshire

Concerns for safety of 15-year-old boy missing for a week

Man appears in court accused of shooting woman in head with pellet gun

Woman from Abergavenny arrested after fatal Remembrance Day M6 crash

Newport County's 10-goal hero Matt is not finished yet

GWENT'S PRETTIEST PET: Just days to go to submit your entries

Tree planting project to mark war centenary

YOUR AM WRITES: Alun Davies, Blaenau Gwent

WHAT'S ON: Get a head start on your Christmas shopping tomorrow

New city centre vision calls for Newport to be 'bold'

Crack cocaine and heroin dealer caught red-handed by undercover cops

Linda Townsend

Walter Wright

Michael Harris

Robert Walker