Archive - Tuesday, 16 October 2018

Ireland 0 Wales 1: Wilson wonder goal earns Nations League win
IT STILL doesn’t make up for last year’s World Cup agony, but Wales firmly established their superiority over the Republic of Ireland with another Nations League victory at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland 0 Wales 1: As it happened
Follow all the actin live as the Republic of Ireland host Wales in a UEFA Nations League clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Kick-off 7.45pm
All you need to know about the UK's 'most intense' scare attraction
AN IMMERSIVE horror experience dubbed ‘the UK’s most intense scare attraction’ is back.
YOUR COUNCIL LEADER WRITES: Cllr Anthony Hunt, Torfaen
GIVEN all the rain in the past week, my thoughts go out to all those affected by the floods, and my thanks to those working outside in all weathers to deal with the adverse conditions.
Full toll of Storm Callum on Wales revealed
MORE than 200 buildings in Wales were flooded as Storm Callum swept through the country, it has been revealed.
Wales U21 3 Switzerland U21 1: Wales finish Euro qualifying with win in Newport
WALES ended their European Championship qualifying campaign on a high at Rodney Parade tonight with a Connor Evans brace and Joseff Morrell strike giving them a 3-1 win over Switzerland.
Goal hero Semenyo hails side’s character
SUPER-SUB Antoine Semenyo reckons it’s Newport County AFC’s strength of character that keeps seeing them pick up points with crucial late goals.
Last chance to watch free immersive production which will be streamed tonight
THE LAST performance of Tin Shed Theatre's Moby Dick will be streamed to the public tonight.
Hackney carriage fares in Torfaen to increase for first time in 10 years
HACKNEY carriage fares in Torfaen are set to increase for the first time in 10 years.
Newbridge coffee shop granted alcohol licence despite objections
A NEWBRIDGE coffee shop will be allowed to sell alcohol despite concerns being raised by a local church.
Woman fascinated by serial killers jailed for life after trying to murder friend by stabbing her in face on train
A WOMAN fascinated by murderers and serial killers was jailed for life after she stabbed her friend in the face and neck with two knives on a train.
Unemployment rate in Wales among lowest in UK
WALES has among the lowest rates of unemployment in the United Kingdom, according to the latest figures.
Fly-half Jason Tovey back training with Dragons
JASON Tovey is training with the Dragons to cover for injuries at fly-half.
Gatland: Dragons need to win more games to earn more Wales call-ups
WARREN Gatland says the Dragons need to be a winning team if he is to justify more Rodney Parade representation with Wales squad after Ollie Griffiths missed out on his autumn squad.
Operation sees hundreds of weapons taken off streets - including axes and machetes
GWENT Police have successfully taken hundreds of weapons off the street in just a week.
Driver targeted young women outside Newport’s The Courtyard nightclub, witness tells jury
A DRIVER who seriously injured two young women after running them over outside a Newport nightclub had targeted them, a witness told a jury.
'Undervalued' councillor salaries across Gwent could rise by 1.97 per cent
‘UNDERVALUED’ councillors across Gwent are in line for a pay rise worth nearly two percent from next year.
Torfaen council could back Lucy's Law campaign to ban Welsh puppy farms
TORFAEN could become the latest council to support calls to ban and outlaw third-party puppy farming in Wales.
WAR ON LITTER: Volunteers tackle fly-tipping with litter pick
VOLUNTEERS have cleared litter and fly-tipping from lanes and footpaths at the Race in Pontypool.
Football fans' fundraiser in memory of father-of-three
FOUR friends and passionate football fans will cycle 120 miles, from Cwmbran to Villa Park, next week in memory of Simon Pearce, an avid Aston Villa fan who died last year from bowel cancer.
More than 300 children in Wales waiting to be adopted
THERE are currently 314 children in Wales waiting to be adopted, 64 of whom have been waiting more than a year for a permanent home, new figures have revealed.
BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Are we likely to see a 20mph speed limit as standard?
The standard 30mph speed limit on residential roads was set in 1935 – 83 years ago. But a lot has changed since then – not least the number of cars on the road – and campaigners are calling for this to be lowered to 20mph as standard. IAN CRAIG…
Baker receives prestigious award following chance meeting
A BAKER has become the first person from outside of Scotland to receive a prestigious baking award following a chance meeting on holiday.
Good Friday Agreement 'as robust as it has ever been', says former Torfaen MP
THE Good Friday Agreement "is as robust as it has always been", an ex-Gwent MP has said.
Six Dragons get Wales call - but not Ollie Griffiths
SIX Dragons have been included in the Wales squad for the autumn internationals - but there is no place for in-form Ollie Griffiths.
edna carpenter
CARPENTER (Nee Deakin) On 28th September 2018. Edna Carpenter of Ebenezer Drive, Rogerstone passed away peacefully aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Colin, Devoted Mother of Brian, Pauline, Paul, Cheryl and John, dearly loved and sadly missed by…
David Wilkins
WILKINS David Paul Suddenly at home, David sadly passed away, aged 55 years. Beloved Son of Dennis and Christine and Brother to Sian. He will be deeply missed by all family and friends. Resting at Coles Funeral Directors until the service to be held on…
Don Peppin
PEPPIN DON On 7th October, at Cherry Tree Care Home, Caldicot, Don, aged 91 years, formerly of Troddi Close, Caldicot. Beloved partner of Sheila, devoted father of Kay, father-in-law of Bill, dearly loved grandad of Paul & Jo, Lisa & Brian and…
Audrey Purchase
PURCHASE Peacefully on 10th October 2018, Audrey Purchase passed away. She was greatly loved and will be missed deeply by her partner Trevor, all her children and granchildren. By the request of the family colourful clothes may be worn. Funeral 22nd…
margaret rogers
ROGERS Peacefully on 6th October 2018, Margaret Ann Rogers of Newport. Beloved partner of Michael and a devoted mother and grandmother. Funeral Friday 26th October, service 2:30pm at Gwent Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may…
Frances Trump
TRUMP Frances Elizabeth Mum I loved you so much, you were my Mum and my friend. You were there every step of my life. Your love was unconditional. I will miss you all my life. Love forever Glen. xxxx
Frances Trump
TRUMP Frances Elizabeth Mum you meant the world to me you were my best friend. Lots of lovely memories to hold in my heart. Sleep tight. Love Karen and Peter. xx
Emil Dudek
DUDEK Emil James Suddenly at home on 30th September, Emil, aged 57 years. Loving father of Tasha, Tamsin and Nathan and grandfather to Mollie. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Thursday 18th October service at Langstone Vale Crematorium at…
Eunice and Roy Symonds
Eunice and Roy Symonds 70th Anniversary Happy 70th Anniversary, Mum and Dad. You really are a Platinum couple. Lots of love Wendy & Phil, June & Mike; Pat & Bill, Mike and Beth; Liam & Ilanit, Matan and Oz. xxxx
john gunningham
GUNNINGHAM Peacefully on 8th October 2018, John (Jack) Gunningham of Cwmbran. Beloved husband of Irene, devoted father of Craig, loved father in law of Sue, adored grampy of Jessica, Seren, respected grampy in law of Kieren and great grandchildren…
Wing Rosser back for Dragons' clash with Saints
WING Jared Rosser is back in contention for the Dragons’ European Challenge Cup clash with Northampton at Rodney Parade on Friday.
Police report a rise in hate crime in the last year
HATE crime in England and Wales rose by nearly a fifth last year, according to police figures.
Man jailed after triggering 40-hour armed siege while taunting and exposing himself to police
A MAN who triggered a 40-hour siege with armed police at a derelict building during which he taunted officers and exposed himself to them was jailed.
New supermarket to open in Newport bringing 30 jobs to the city
A NEW supermarket is set to open in Newport bringing 30 jobs to the city.
ANDREW PENMAN: Time for Wales' young stars to shine in Dublin
NO BALE, no Ramsey, no hope for Wales? That would certainly have been the case up until recently but the emergence of an exciting new generation of talent means there is now life beyond the squad’s two genuine stars.
Guides remember fallen soldiers with art project
ENSURING the fallen soldiers from the First World War are never forgotten, is what this Girlguiding group is hoping to achieve.
YOUR AM WRITES: Rhianon Passmore, Islwyn
WALES' first minister Carwyn Jones is set to step down in December after ten years in office.
GWENT'S PRETTIEST PET: Hundreds of entries for our competition already
WE HAVE had hundreds of entries already for our Gwent's Prettiest Pets competition, but there is still time to submit your entry.
Local business partners all set to open Indian buffet restaurant at Friars Walk
Newport man Ashad Miah, backed by two local businessmen, is set to open an Indian buffet restaurant at Friars Walk in November.
No arrests in over two years in Newport's 'unofficial red light district'
A FREEDOM of Information request has shown there have been no arrests, prosecutions, fines, criminal behaviour orders or banning orders for prostitution related offences in Pill for over two years.
NOW&THEN: The countryside surrounding this Newport lodge house has changed beyond all recognition. Do you know where this is?
Take a look at our Now and Then photographs – do you recognise this Newport scene? If you want to share your memories, email nowandthen@southwalesargus.co.uk or write to Sarah Wigmore, South Wales Argus, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3QN, by Friday,…
Clubber tells jury she thought she was paralysed after being run over by teenage driver outside Newport nightspot
A NIGHT clubber told a jury she thought she was paralysed after being run over by a teenage driver outside Newport’s The Courtyard venue.
Car flipped upside-down in crash on city road
RESIDENTS of Newport’s Nash Road were in for a shock on Sunday morning (October 14), when a two-vehicle crash caused one of the cars involved to flip upside-down and come crashing down on the pavement.
Plans for 123-bedroom hotel with a gym, restaurant and bar at former tax office in Newport
PLANS for a 123-bedroom hotel with a gym, restaurant and bar at the site of the former HMRC tax office in Newport have been revealed.

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Ireland 0 Wales 1: Wilson wonder goal earns Nations League win

Ireland 0 Wales 1: As it happened

All you need to know about the UK's 'most intense' scare attraction

YOUR COUNCIL LEADER WRITES: Cllr Anthony Hunt, Torfaen

Full toll of Storm Callum on Wales revealed

Wales U21 3 Switzerland U21 1: Wales finish Euro qualifying with win in Newport

Goal hero Semenyo hails side’s character

Last chance to watch free immersive production which will be streamed tonight

Hackney carriage fares in Torfaen to increase for first time in 10 years

Newbridge coffee shop granted alcohol licence despite objections

Woman fascinated by serial killers jailed for life after trying to murder friend by stabbing her in face on train

Unemployment rate in Wales among lowest in UK

Fly-half Jason Tovey back training with Dragons

Gatland: Dragons need to win more games to earn more Wales call-ups

Operation sees hundreds of weapons taken off streets - including axes and machetes

Driver targeted young women outside Newport’s The Courtyard nightclub, witness tells jury

'Undervalued' councillor salaries across Gwent could rise by 1.97 per cent

Torfaen council could back Lucy's Law campaign to ban Welsh puppy farms

WAR ON LITTER: Volunteers tackle fly-tipping with litter pick

Football fans' fundraiser in memory of father-of-three

More than 300 children in Wales waiting to be adopted

BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Are we likely to see a 20mph speed limit as standard?

Baker receives prestigious award following chance meeting

Good Friday Agreement 'as robust as it has ever been', says former Torfaen MP

Six Dragons get Wales call - but not Ollie Griffiths

edna carpenter

David Wilkins

Don Peppin

Audrey Purchase

margaret rogers

Frances Trump

Frances Trump

Emil Dudek

Eunice and Roy Symonds

john gunningham

Wing Rosser back for Dragons' clash with Saints

Police report a rise in hate crime in the last year

Man jailed after triggering 40-hour armed siege while taunting and exposing himself to police

New supermarket to open in Newport bringing 30 jobs to the city

ANDREW PENMAN: Time for Wales' young stars to shine in Dublin

Guides remember fallen soldiers with art project

YOUR AM WRITES: Rhianon Passmore, Islwyn

GWENT'S PRETTIEST PET: Hundreds of entries for our competition already

Local business partners all set to open Indian buffet restaurant at Friars Walk

No arrests in over two years in Newport's 'unofficial red light district'

NOW&THEN: The countryside surrounding this Newport lodge house has changed beyond all recognition. Do you know where this is?

Clubber tells jury she thought she was paralysed after being run over by teenage driver outside Newport nightspot

Car flipped upside-down in crash on city road

Plans for 123-bedroom hotel with a gym, restaurant and bar at former tax office in Newport