Archive - Tuesday, 25 June 2019

Extra funding for GP services in Wales intends to help provide more care for patients at or close to their homes
PATIENTS in Gwent should benefit this year from a share of millions of pounds of extra funding for GP services, as part of an all-Wales investment.
Nominate your healthcare heroes for an Argus award
NOMINATIONS are coming in for the third annual South Wales Argus Health and Care Awards, which celebrate the fantastic work being done by experts in a vast range of health and care settings the length and breadth of Gwent.
New bench in town park is designed to tackle loneliness and social isolation
VISITORS to Usk Park will now be greeted by a new 'Happy to Chat' bench designed to encourage people to get together and meet new friends.
Court hears that dad accused of shaking 15-week-old baby son to death was a ‘loving father’
A DAD accused of killing his baby boy by shaking him to death was a loving father, a jury heard.
Swabbing event being held for seven-year-old Marley Nicholls, who needs a life-saving bone marrow transplant
THE search is still ongoing for a bone marrow match for a young boy.
Council's finances 'in good shape'
Here's the latest Argus column by Caerphilly County Borough Council leader Cllr David Poole:
Gwent Police record highest number of cyber-related sex crimes in Wales
GWENT Police recorded the highest number of cyber-related sex crimes in Wales last year, according to latest figures.
Fun-fuelled day for children racing in cars they designed and built themselves
IT WAS a fun-fuelled day of electric car racing for youngsters last Saturday.
Newport's homeless pods scheme hailed in the Assembly, but first minister focused on permanent homes for rough sleepers
AN INNOVATIVE project helping get homeless people off the streets in Newport has been hailed in the Welsh Assembly.
Newport County sign forward Corey Whitely
NEWPORT County AFC have signed forward Corey Whitely – with manager Michael Flynn revealing the rapid forward took a pay cut to sign for the Exiles.
'How is this acceptable?': Petition's demand for a public meeting to discuss 'problems' blighting city centre is refused
A PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD representing the council, police and other organisations has been accused of taking "the coward's way out" for turning down a petition's demand to hold a public meeting to discuss major "problems" blighting Newport city centre.
'Public servants denying a public request - how is this acceptable': Petition's demand for a public meeting to discuss 'problems' blighting city centre is refused
A PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD representing the council, police and other organisations has been accused of taking "the coward's way out" for turning down a petition's demand to hold a public meeting to discuss major "problems" blighting Newport city centre.
New Look sees losses widen but cheers underlying improvements
Fashion chain New Look has slumped deeper into the red with annual losses of more than £500m after hefty writedowns and warned over a 'challenging' start to its new year.
No joy for family of dad stuck in a Malaga hospital after an infection delayed his 24-hour ambulance trip home
THERE has been a delay in the return home of a Caerphilly dad who has been in a Spanish hospital for more than a month.
Abergavenny Food Festival announces programme packed with demos, masterclasses and more
ABERGAVENNY Food Festival is returning for its 21st year, with the complete programme now available.
Nick Ramsay re-selected as Monmouth Assembly candidate
MONMOUTH AM Nick Ramsay will fight to be re-elected for the third time in the 2021 Assembly Election.
Cross Keys head coach Stoddart brings in Nelson
MORGAN Stoddart has committed to spearheading Cross Keys' bid to bounce back from relegation and has brought in Saul Nelson as his forwards coach.
Accountancy firm to host 'Marrow for Marley' drop-in session
ACCOUNTANCY FIRM HOST DROP-IN SESSION TO HELP “MARROW FOR MARLEY” CAMPAIGN
Pontypool sign Monmouth duo
PONTYPOOL have signed prop Zenon Szwagrzak and centre/full-back Amosa Nove from Monmouth.
The city charity that has helped 13 people get off the streets is pleading for supplies to help more of the city's homeless
A HOMELESS drop-in service and emergency accommodation venue are seeking donations of supplies.
Primary school pupils look to save the rainforest by making and selling their own palm oil free soap
CHILDREN at George Street Primary School have been making palm oil-free soap to sell at Pontypool Indoor Market.
'I feel like she messed up my life': Woman jailed after 'grooming and corrupting' a young boy
A WOMAN who sexually abused a young boy after “grooming and corrupting” him has been jailed.
Elderly Newport residents targeted by aggressive fake window cleaner
A MAN is pretending to be a window cleaner and demanding money off elderly and vulnerable residents in the east of Newport for work he hasn't done, according to Gwent Police.
The reality of life with an incurable and often misunderstood condition
FOLLOWING recent findings that only one in four Britons know what rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is, two Newport women have spoken out about their daily struggle.
'I still feel like she messed up my life': Woman jailed for indecent assault after 'grooming and corrupting' a young boy
A WOMAN who sexually abused a young boy after “grooming and corrupting” him has been jailed.
PHOTO GALLERY: Hundreds of foodies flock to popular street food festival
HUNDREDS of food fans flocked to Brynmawr Street Food Festival on the weekend.
Dragging loved ones into political arena 'simply unfair', says Boris Johnson
BORIS Johnson has again declined to discuss in detail a late-night quarrel at his home, saying it was "simply unfair" to "drag" his loved ones into the political arena.
A wet start for most of Gwent this morning, with rain expected to ease later on
A MISERABLE start for North and east Wales is likely to ease slowly this morning, though light clouds and rain could continue at times, according to the Met Office.
Duke boosts Worlds gold hopes with shot put record
KYRON Duke has made himself favourite for gold in the F41 shot put at this year’s World Para Athletics Championships after setting a new world record in Germany.
Lee would relish big clash with Broner - trainer Borg
A CLASH with controversial former world champion Adrien Broner is one Lee Selby would have no hesitation in taking, according to the Welshman’s trainer.
These are the Newport businesses that will accept donations as part of our food bank appeal
BUSINESSES right across the city are lining up to support our one-month appeal to feed the city’s most vulnerable.
Teenager who got top marks in exams after his father's death recognised with Pride of Wales Award
A NEWPORT teenager who overcame the death of his father to secure top marks in his exams was recognised for his efforts with a Pride of Wales Award.
Airbus chooses Newport to base its Cyber Innovation Hub
Newport has been chosen for the base for Airbus's Cyber Innovation Hub, which was officially opened yesterday.
Newport Uskmouth Sailing Club's open day offering a free chance to try your hand at sailing
NEWPORT Uskmouth Sailing Club will be holding an open day this Saturday, June 29.
Speedway Grand Prix featuring the world’s best speedway riders is heading to the Welsh capital
THERE are less than 100 days to go until the biggest event of the speedway calendar returns to Cardiff for its 19th year.
Thomas Ryan
RYAN (Tom) On 10th June 2019, Thomas John Charles of Court Farm Road Llantarnam passed away peacefully aged 86 years. Beloved Husband of Barbara, devoted Dad of David, Nigel, Andrew, Julia and the late Stephen, much loved Father-In-Law of Heather and…
Ronald Quinlan
QUINLAN On 13th June 2019, Ronald Sydney of New Inn, Pontypool and formerly Pontnewydd, Cwmbran passed away peacefully, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia, devoted Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral Tuesday 2nd July, service 4.00pm…
Doris Smith
SMITH Doris (Nee Marley) Doris, of Beechcroft Road, Newport, on 17th June passed away peacefully in her sleep, in her 94th year, in the loving care of Summerhill Nursing Home. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony, beloved mum of Martin, Phil, Anne and…
Faustina Tomasulo
TOMASULO (Tina) On 15th June 2019 Faustina Tomasulo passed away peacefully at her home in Llanyrafon, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Vito, devoted mother of Maria, Michael, Peter, John and Antony, mother-in-law to Robert, Sam, Jan, Allison and…
Campaigners' joy as judge rules that Pontllanfraith leisure centre must remain open - for now
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after a High Court judge quashed a Caerphilly council decision that would have seen Pontllanfraith leisure centre close for good next Sunday.
Father accused of murdering 15-week-old son by shaking him to death
A FATHER murdered his 15-week-old baby son after shaking him so violently his eyes bled, a jury was told.
A popular pub's play area could be torn down because of complaints over too many 'screaming children'
HUNDREDS of people have come to the defence of a Monmouthshire pub facing calls to tear down its long-standing children’s play area.

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