Archive - Monday, 15 October 2018

New rail service can be 'best in the UK'
THE start of the new Wales and Borders rail franchise provides a "once in a generation opportunity" to create "the best passenger rail service in the UK", Carwyn Jones has said.
Local award ceremony is the 'greatest' yet
THIS year's V Awards ceremony attractedmore than 550 guests to The Neon, on Clarence Place.
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,…
Auction business to stage lunch in aid of homelessness charity Llamau
PAUL Fosh Auctions will be adding to its support for homelessness charity Llamau on Friday when its stages a charity lunch, auction and raffle.
Police arrest two after burglary appeal
TWO arrests have been made by Gwent Police after a report of burglary on October 13 at a property in New Inn.
The challenges and opportunities of an ageing population
Sam Cole, Barclays healthcare sector specialist, looks at the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population
Caerphilly Business Awards now open for entries
IG Doors based on the Oakdale Industrial Estate hosted the launch of the Caerphilly Business Forum Awards 2018.
Speaker announced for 2018 Torfaen Women in Business event
The Torfaen Women in Business event is now in its sixth year and provides an opportunity to celebrate the contribution that women make to the business community.
Exiles academy graduate set for Wales u21 debut in Newport
NEWPORT County AFC academy graduate Momodou Touray is set to win his first Wales under-21 cap at Rodney Parade tomorrow night.
Build contract for Newport nursery to be awarded
THE BUILDING contract for a new stand-alone nursery at Maesglas Primary School in Newport could be awarded next week.
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.
Job safety the aim for embattled Gwent Archives amidst £100k shortfall
ATTEMPTS will be made to avoid job losses as a globally renowned archive in Gwent seeks to bridge a £100,000 funding gap, a meeting has heard.
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.
Liberty’s European steel acquisitions set to double group’s global production capacity
British-owned Liberty, part of Sanjeev Gupta’s global GFG Alliance, has announced a conditional agreement to buy four European steel plants, employing more than 12,500 people.
Council celebrates Black History Month
A NUMBER of events are being held in Caerphilly to celebrate Black History Month.
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.
Admiral staff Thrive fundraise for Bassaleg School
A small department in Admiral’s Newport office has raised more than £1,000 for the Thrive and Nurture Hwb at Bassaleg School.
REVIEW: Van Morrison at St David's Hall in Cardiff
VAN Morrison is no fan of onstage banter. The audience at St David's Hall didn't even get a cursory 'Hello.' What they got instead was a back catalogue reinvented by swinging jazz musicians.
Premier acquires further business in continued drive for expansion
Premier Forest Group, one of the UK’s fastest growing timber groups, has acquired Haverfordwest-based timber importer Merlwood Timber Ltd.
Gwent man shot dead by hunters while mountain-biking in the French Alps
A RESTAURANT owner who was reportedly shot and killed by hunters while mountain-biking in the French Alps has been named as a Caerphilly county borough man.
Accountants get in gear for cycling challenge
Newport-based accountancy and tax experts Kilsby Williams, has entered its first all-women corporate team for one of the toughest cycling challenges in the UK – Cyclone 24.
Funding a recruitment drive
The upfront cost of hiring new staff can be costly for businesses. David Beaumont, regional director for Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking in Wales, looks at the funding options available to help firms on a recruitment drive make sure cash doesn’t get in…
Check out these pictures of the scenes caused by Storm Callum in Gwent
STORM Callum wreaked havoc in parts of Gwent on the weekend, with large parts of the countryside disappearing under muddy brown flood-waters caused by rivers bursting their banks.
Dee: Dragons' eight-try triumph the perfect prep for Northampton
HOOKER Elliot Dee says hitting a half-century in Romania means the Dragons go flying into Friday’s crunch European Challenge Cup clash with Northampton.
Flexible tenants for a flexible landlord
Islwyn Gymnastics Club has worked closely with the landlord and letting agent to negotiated a five-year lease on Unit 7, Nine Mile Point Industrial Estate, Cwmfelinfach.
New initiative aims to tackle construction industry gaps
Newport-based recruitment firm Acorn has been encouraging more women to enter the predominately-male construction workforce through a series of events within South Wales.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child together
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child together, it has been confirmed.
One hospitalised after morning bridge crash
ONE person was taken to hospital following a crash on the Prince of Wales Bridge this morning (October 15).
Armed masked raider jailed after terrifying woman home alone
A MASKED raider who carried out a terrifying burglary armed with a metal bar while a woman was home alone was jailed for more than six years.
'She’s my inspiration': Mum of brave five-year-old hit by stray firework warns others of dangers
THE family of a young girl from Cwmbran who was hit by a stray firework last year have organised a charity motorbike ride to raise money for the Children's Burns Trust.
Charles Smith
SMITH Charles Frederick On October 4th peacefully at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Charles, aged 95 years. Husband of the late Ethel and Joyce, loving father of Phillip, Christine, Val and their families. Funeral Tuesday October 23rd service at the Gwent…
barbara hodges
HODGES Barbara Our dear mother and wife Barbara, passed away peacefully on Tuesday 2nd October, 2018 at Ashton Park Nursing Home. She is survived by her husband, The Rev Keith Hodges and their children, Andrea Hodges and Justin Hodges. The memorial…
meriel sturdy
STURDY (nee Griffiths) On October 9th at home after a short illness, Meriel, aged 86 years, Beloved wife of the late Eric, mother of Sian, Cerys and the late Huw, grandmother of Claire, Sarah, James, William, Brodie, Harry and Megan and great…
Paul Currey
CURREY Paul (Chipper) On October 9th, peacefully at home with his family, aged 58 years. Much loved husband of Nathalie, son of Sheila and Gordon, father of Mike and Dee and brother of Steve and Lisa. Funeral Friday October 19th, service at St Mary's…
Gwent Wildlife Trust calls for M4 relief road U-turn
THE Gwent Wildlife Trust is urging the public to back its campaign calling on the Welsh Government to drop plans to build a motorway through the Gwent Levels.
New restaurant opening in Newport's Friars Walk
A NEW business could be coming to Newport city centre soon.
Father kicked girlfriend's head 'like a football'
A 34-year-old Newport father of three kicked his girlfriend's head 'like a football' in front of neighbours who bravely intervened to help her during an incident in Coleford, a court heard yesterday.
Dramatic footage of moment horses were rescued from Storm Callum flood water by owner
A DRAMATIC video has captured a man rescuing his horses from a flooded field in Monmouthshire over the weekend.
Jailed drug dealer stashed crack cocaine in his pants
A DRUG dealer caught by police with crack cocaine hidden in his pants has been jailed for nearly three years.
A cocaine gang has been sentenced to more than 40 years in jail
SIX men have been jailed for a total of over 40 years after police officers cracked an organised cocaine gang.
'I woke and saw the river had covered my back garden,' says shocked owner of home hit by Storm Callum
A MOTHER has spoken of her shock after waking up this morning to see her back garden completely flooded.

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New rail service can be 'best in the UK'

Local award ceremony is the 'greatest' yet

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

Auction business to stage lunch in aid of homelessness charity Llamau

Police arrest two after burglary appeal

The challenges and opportunities of an ageing population

Caerphilly Business Awards now open for entries

Speaker announced for 2018 Torfaen Women in Business event

Exiles academy graduate set for Wales u21 debut in Newport

Build contract for Newport nursery to be awarded

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

Job safety the aim for embattled Gwent Archives amidst £100k shortfall

Car flipped upside-down in crash on city road

Liberty’s European steel acquisitions set to double group’s global production capacity

Council celebrates Black History Month

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

Admiral staff Thrive fundraise for Bassaleg School

REVIEW: Van Morrison at St David's Hall in Cardiff

Premier acquires further business in continued drive for expansion

Gwent man shot dead by hunters while mountain-biking in the French Alps

Accountants get in gear for cycling challenge

Funding a recruitment drive

Check out these pictures of the scenes caused by Storm Callum in Gwent

Dee: Dragons' eight-try triumph the perfect prep for Northampton

Flexible tenants for a flexible landlord

New initiative aims to tackle construction industry gaps

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child together

One hospitalised after morning bridge crash

Armed masked raider jailed after terrifying woman home alone

'She’s my inspiration': Mum of brave five-year-old hit by stray firework warns others of dangers

Charles Smith

barbara hodges

meriel sturdy

Paul Currey

Gwent Wildlife Trust calls for M4 relief road U-turn

New restaurant opening in Newport's Friars Walk

Father kicked girlfriend's head 'like a football'

Dramatic footage of moment horses were rescued from Storm Callum flood water by owner

Jailed drug dealer stashed crack cocaine in his pants

A cocaine gang has been sentenced to more than 40 years in jail

'I woke and saw the river had covered my back garden,' says shocked owner of home hit by Storm Callum