Archive - Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Body found at popular beauty spot following call over concern for man in water
A BODY was found in the waters of Pen y Fan Pond, in Caerphilly county borough, this afternoon.
Second by-election hustings to be held on Friday
THE second hustings of the Newport West by-election campaign will be held on Friday, March 29.
High of 16C tomorrow with warm weather expected for rest of the week
GWENT is expecting to be bathed in sunshine for the rest of this week, according to the Met Office.
New road layout at Newport waste centre in bid to 'cut down on queues'
VISITORS to the Newport City Council-run household waste recycling centre on Docks Way will soon use a new road layout, as a scheme to improve access nears completion.
Last chance to apply to take over Newport cheese café which closed suddenly
THE DEADLINE for bids to take over a popular Newport food outlet is today.
THE POLITICS FILE: What came first, the by-election or Brexit?
WITH Brexit becoming more complicated by the day - what is an indicative vote anyway? - I find myself asking the same question with every twist: how does this affect the Newport West by-election?
Teen facing weeks away from family during treatment for rare life-limiting condition
A GWENT teenager is facing weeks away from her family hundreds of miles from home while she undergoes treatment for a rare life-limiting condition.
Thieves stole vulnerable disabled man’s £16,000 life savings in heartless home raid
TWO thieves who stole a vulnerable disabled man’s life savings of £16,000 were warned by a judge they are facing an immediate prison sentence.
SPORTS AWARDS: Nomination deadline extended to Sunday
THE deadline for nominations for this year’s South Wales Argus Sports Awards has been extended.
Village housing plan next to AONB set to be decided
CONTROVERSIAL plans for housing next to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) could get the green light next week.
Shocking number of sexual offences and violent incidents recorded during two month period
MORE THAN a third of all crimes committed in Gwent over a two-month period were either violent of sexual offences.
Plan for £226k events pavilion in grounds of castle given support of council planners
A COUNCIL plan to build an events pavilion in the grounds of Abergavenny Castle has been given the backing of planning chiefs.
Gwent A&E departments record rising winter patient numbers for eight years straight
ATTENDANCES by patients at Gwent hospital's A&E departments have increased in every December, January, and February for eight years in succession, according to a health board report.
Pontypool can show progress in cup semi-final against Merthyr - boss Jones
PONTYPOOL boss Leighton Jones believes their WRU National Cup semi-final against holders Merthyr will provide proof of their progress in a vital year, writes Chris Kirwan.
Number of Ukip members in the assembly drops to three after another resignation
THE number of Ukip members in the Welsh Assembly has dropped to three following another resignation.
Gwent killer who caused death of date on speedboat set to return to UK and fight conviction
SPEEDBOAT killer Jack Shepherd is set to return to the UK so he can fight his appeal after agreeing to extradition from Georgia.
Newport Marathon to be 'beamed directly into homes around the world'
THIS year's ABP Newport Wales Marathon on Sunday May 5 has secured global television exposure, with a highlights package to set to feature the elite men's and women's 26-mile and 10K events.
ANDREW PENMAN: Still room for improvement for Ryan Giggs' youthful Wales team
AS A youthful Wales side tore into Slovakia in the glorious Spring sunshine on Sunday it was easy to be seduced by the idea of a bright new era dawning for the national side, but history has taught us it’s unwise to get carried away where Welsh…
The transformative £350m hospital that almost never was
BUILDING work on Gwent’s £350 million Grange University Hospital – a project that nearly did not get the go-ahead – has now reached its highest point.
Whether starting or finishing, fly-half Tovey out to impress in bid for Dragons deal
FLY-HALF Jason Tovey is hunting a Dragons deal for next season and intends to stake his claim by helping the region finish the PRO14 with a flourish, whether as starter or finisher.
MP accuses by-election candidate of hiding second referendum support
PRO-Brexit Monmouth MP David Davies has accused Labour's candidate to succeed Paul Flynn as MP for Newport West of attempting to hide her support for a second referendum on the UK's membership of the EU.
PRIDE OF GWENT: Looking back at last year’s winners
FOLLOWING the launch of this year’s Pride of Gwent awards earlier this month, we are taking a look back at some of the winners from last year.
Newport AM to champion fight against bowel cancer
A CHARITY fighting to promote early diagnosis of bowel cancer has announced its first 'champion' to help raise awareness of the disease in Wales.
Petition launched to save popular community farm from 'devastating' funding cut
A PETITION to save Greenmeadow Community Farm from a £200,000 funding cut has collected more than 3,000 signatures in its first three days.
NEWPORT WEST BY-ELECTION: Meet Hugh Nicklin, For Britain candidate
The Newport West by-election on April 4 will be significant for a number of reasons - not least that it will see a new MP elected for the constituency for the first time since 1987. There are an unprecedented 11 candidates standing in the election, and,…
David Taylor
TAYLOR Suddenly on 16th March 2019, David John Taylor of Pontypool. Beloved husband of Angela, doting father of Rachel and Deri, father-in-law of Angie and the late Nick, much loved grampy of Morgan, Lloyd and Elliot, and great grampy of Aria. Sadly…
john coghlan
COGHLAN John Will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Rest in Peace. Love Pat, Sally-Anne and Adrian. xx
Mary Ford
FORD Mary Safe in the arms of Jesus, rest in peace Auntie Mary, til we meet again. Love Christopher, Victoria, Louise, Charlotte, Daisy, Albie, Alana, Cara, Nia and Summer.
Isolde Jones
JONES The day God called your name it broke my heart in two But heaven needed an Angel And the one he picked was you I just wish he could have waited And let you stay with me But you've left memories in my heart And that's where they'll always be I just…
Bernard Hayes
HAYES Bernard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 17th March. Beloved husband of the late Babs, much loved and missed father of Robin, Barbara Ann, Philip, Stuart and Ailsa, a treasured grandfather and great grandfather.…
victoria ibrahim
IBRAHIM Victoria Ann Suddenly at home on 12th March, Victoria, aged 61 years passed away. Loving wife of Derek, loved mother of Derek, Sarah, Louise and cherished grandchildren Brandon, Alicia, Keira, Maddie, Seren, Luca, Miley, William. Funeral Tuesday…
Edgar Price
PRICE Edgar You will be missed and loved for ever and ever by your loving wife Queenie and Oriole, Tony and David, Elaine, Roy, Andrew, Mark and Timothy.
victoria ibrahim
IBRAHIM Victoria Ann Vickie, you were the most wonderful person I had to share my life with, you were taken away from me so suddenly and have left a massive void in my life that will never be filled. If angels walked this earth then you would be one of…
Isolde Jones
JONES The Day you left and gained your wings My heart just broke in two I wish you could have stayed with me But heaven needed you You left me with the memories and I love you dearly still No matter how much time goes by You know I always will You were…
Isolde Jones
JONES Isolde Elizabeth Antonia "Doll" Peacefully on 15th March at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Doll of Springfield Road, Risca. Beloved wife of the late Rex "Taffy". Much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 2nd…
Pamela Blackbird
BLACKBIRD Pamela (Nee Fletcher) Unexpectedly on 9th March 2019 at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Pam. Beloved wife of Malcolm, loving mother of Malcolm, Darren and Glenn, mother in law of Helen and Sarah and a cherished Nan to Stacey, Nicole, Sophie,…
Gwyn Sterry
STERRY Gwyn Albert Passed peacefully away on 10th March 2019 at St Woolos Hospital aged 85. Beloved father of Mark, father-in-law of Annlouise, grandfather of Huw and Luke. Funeral to be held Christ Church, Quinton, Birmingham on Friday 29/3/19 at…
mary ford
FORD Mary Kathleen Peacefully on 12th March after a short illness at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. Aunt to Martin, Geoffrey, Elizabeth, Julia, Miranda and Sarah, and loved Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt. Funeral Tuesday 2nd April service at St.…
Man accused of killing farmer in supermarket car park released on bail
A MAN charged with manslaughter following the death of a farmer at a Gwent supermarket car park was released from prison on bail.
MARROW FOR MARLEY: Help us help brave boy in desperate need of bone marrow donor
WE ARE asking our readers to support six-year-old Marley Nicholls and his family as his search for a life-saving bone marrow donor continues.
Life sentence for man who brutally murdered and tortured child killer David Gaut
A MAN has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years after being found guilty of stabbing a convicted child killer to death.
Arrest made following crash that left man fighting for his life more than a year ago
A MAN has been arrested following a crash fighting for his life just over a year ago.
These are the people most wanted across Gwent by the police
GWENT Police are calling on the public for their help in a series of appeals for information regarding six men they want to speak to.
Long waits for treatment for some Gwent patients to continue beyond March 31
SOME patients in Gwent may still have been waiting more than 36 weeks for treatment by the end of this month, despite health board efforts to eliminate long waits.

25th March 2019