Archive - Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Record number of people in Wales in employment, says new report
A RECORD number of people in Wales are in employment, according to new figures.
Law firm welcomes two to criminal law department
A Newport-based law firm, a successful criminal law provider, has welcomed two new permanent members of staff.
Star Selby inspiring Gwynne in push for more big prizes
UNBEATEN Gavin Gwynne has got his eyes on more than one prize in 2019 as he bids to following in the footsteps of inspirational St Joseph’s stablemate Lee Selby.
Newport girl who beat liver disease helps launch 2019 British Transplant Games in city
AN 11-YEAR-OLD Newport girl whose life was saved by a liver transplant when she less than a year old helped launch the Newport 2019 British Transplant Games.
Fresh calls for town bypass to help solve chronic congestion problem which has plagued area for decades
IT is a question that has frustrated residents, businesses and politicians for decades – how do you solve Chepstow’s congestion issues?
Morgan back for Dragons but Jones braced to be without Wales ace Moriarty
WALES centre Tyler Morgan will make his Dragons return in Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 clash with Munster in Newport – but the Rodney Parade region are braced to still be without Ross Moriarty.
Runner plans 9,000-mile pilgrimage to complete marathon in "ancestral home"
A RUNNER will embark on a journey from the other side of the world to return to his family roots at the ABP Newport Wales Marathon.
Family of woman who died on speedboat date to demand action and answers over on-the-run Gwent killer
THE family of a woman killed in speedboat crash will demand to know what is being done to catch her fugitive killer from Gwent in a meeting with the home secretary.
Finance firm provides clear vision for window business' growth
Newport-based Henry Howard Finance has helped start-up window manufacturer Fentrade Limited invest in cutting-edge machinery to expand its burgeoning business.
It’s in front of you! Panto tickets on sale set to start
A PANTOMIME packed with family fun is launching tomorrow (oh yes it is!)
Harries injury overshadows Wales' encouraging tune-up
WALES Women suffered a pre-Six Nations blow when number eight Sioned Harries was injured in their tournament warm-up against Ireland in Dublin.
ANDREW PENMAN: Exiles ace should be wary over Premier League interest
LADY Gaga and Bradley Cooper look certain to land Oscar nominations today and we are currently witnessing our own version of A Star is Born at Newport County AFC.
Fears growing that Cardiff's new signing Emiliano Sala was on missing plane
CARDIFF City's record signing Emiliano Sala was on board a plane that went missing over the English Channel on Monday night, French media have reported.
String of break-ins and thefts being investigated across region
A SERIES of thefts in the area are being investigated across Gwent.
Have you seen this stolen car?
POLICE are investigating the theft of a car in Tredegar.
Wales boss Gatland waiting for 'concrete' offers for new job
WARREN Gatland says there is "definitely nothing concrete" in place for his next coaching role after he leaves Wales.
Regan Poole relishing chance of a cup shock at Middlesbrough
NEW loan signing Regan Poole believes Newport County AFC can upset the odds once again and shock Championship challengers Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fourth round.
Cold start to the day across Gwent as ice warning comes into effect
ANOTHER cold start to the day for many in Newport and the surrounding areas.
Young farmers from Gwent selected to take part in international programme
A NUMBER of Gwent Young Farmers’ members have recently been selected to represent both the National Federation of Young Farmers (NFYFC) and Wales YFC on their international travel programme.
'The situation surrounding Brexit is a total shambles'
UKIP South Wales East AM David Rowlands has penned his latest Argus column:
Cwmbran House grandmother celebrates 100th birthday
A CWMBRAN House resident celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday surrounded by her friends and family.
Former Plaid Cymru Blaenau Gwent candidate quits party
A FORMER Plaid Cymru Assembly and Parliamentary candidate in Blaenau Gwent who came within 650 votes of winning the seat from Labour in 2016 has quit the party, claiming it is "not determined to win".
MARROW FOR MARLEY: Six-year-old who needs life-saving bone marrow transplant undergoes fifth blood transfusion
A BOY who is still desperately searching for a life-saving bone marrow transplant after six months has now received his fifth blood transfusion.
Ivy Cummins
CUMMINS IVY (NORMA) Lorna, Lucy and their families wish to express their most sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours, for the kindness, sympathy and support shown during their recent sad loss of Norma, formerly of Cae Mawr Road,…
Margaret Kellow
KELLOW (nee Hall) On January 16th peacefully at Summerhill Care Home, Newport, Margaret, aged 88 of Summerhill Avenue, Newport. Dearly loved wife of the late John and much loved Mum of Janet and the late Andrew, mother in law to Chris and loving Nan to…
Bill Hopkins
HOPKINS Bill Suddenly on 17th January, at his home in Undy, Caldicot, Bill, aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Lyn, devoted father of Gareth & Tracy, father-in-law of Linda & Dean, dearly loved grandad & brother, loved by his four legged…
Kathleen Shergold
SHERGOLD Kathleen We were so lucky to have our beautiful nannie Shergold in our lives. We will always love and miss you. Claire x Lisa x Fiona x Alex x
Kathleen Shergold
SHERGOLD Kathleen Much loved mother of Gary and mother in law of Linda, dearly loved nana of Paul and Nick, and loving great nan of Megan, Bethan and Cerys. Your love and kindness will always be missed. XXX
gwyneth white
WHITE Gwyneth On January 8th, peacefully at home, Llangattock, aged 75. Adored by her family. Beloved wife of Brian. Devoted Mum of Sarah and Stephen and Mother in Law of Paul and Charlotte. Much loved Grandmother of Freddie, Oliver, James, Joel and…
Margaret Evans
EVANS Margaret Mary Passed at Glan Yr Afon Nursing Home, Blackwood on the 8th of January 2019, aged 94 years. Margaret Formerly of High Meadow, Abercarn. Wife of the late Stan, Mother and Mother in law of Katherine & David, Martin & Kathryn and…
John Forbes
FORBES Dr John Fraser Peacefully on the 9th January John of Caerleon passed away at the Royal Gwent Hospital Newport. A Father to three, a Brother to two and a long term partner to Barbara and family, John will dearly be missed. Funeral to be held at…
william Hodgetts
HODGETTS William (Bill) Passed away peacefully at home 09/01/19, aged 91. Funeral Wednesday 30/01/19. St. Cabriel's Church 10.30, Croesyceiliog Crematorium 11.30. Please join the family at Greenmeadow Golf Club for refreshments
Mother says final farewell to daughter and "selfless young lady"
A NEWPORT mother has paid a heartfelt tribute to the people who came out in their hundreds last week to give her late daughter a “perfect princess funeral”.
'He was an incredibly humble man': Tributes to Glyn Williams Travel founder
THE founder of one of Wales’ best known bus companies, who started out ferrying miners to and from the pit in a minibus, has died aged 74.

21st January 2019