SINGER-songwriter Ron Sexsmith (pictured) plays The Point, Cardiff Bay next week. The critically acclaimed tunesmith, whose songs have been covered by the likes of Rod Stewart and opera singer Anne Sophie Van Otter, is in South Wales on Tuesday, December
WELSH international prop Iestyn Thomas (pictured) will be out of action for eight weeks with turf toe - and that's a huge blow to Ebbw Vale's hopes of climbing the Welsh/Scottish League. The Steelmen face all the teams surrounding them in the table in
A NEWPORT man and three workmates could be alive today if their employer had not "ignored" a previous accident with a gantry, a court heard yesterday. The four men died when the gantry they were working on came off its rails at Avonmouth, Bristol. Jeff
ON the main road through Rogerstone is a delightful place for the weary traveller in need of sustenance. The winner of several Argus Restaurant of the Year Awards, the Tredegar Arms is a cracking little pub for regulars and first-timers alike. With the
CHEPSTOW'S Museum is the venue for a revealing exhibition which aims to trace the origins of the sites, sounds and customs of Christmas we take for granted. The Natural History of Christmas focuses particularly on the plants and animals associated with
MADDY Prior and the Carnival Band return to Gwent this Christmas with a visit to Ebbw Vale's Beaufort Theatre on December 13. The renowned folk singer and her madcap medieval revivalist companions promise a night of sparkling tunes, mixing medieval, modern
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a gas-fired power station in Blaenau Gwent have been thrown in to doubt. American-based company Enron - the firm which wants to build the power station in Rassau - announced yesterday that it was on the verge of bankruptcy because
PONTYPOOL team manager Tony Clark has launched a scathing attack on the Welsh Rugby Union. Never one to mince his words, Clark has lambasted Welsh rugby's ruling body for 'sending the country's national sport into turmoil. "It's an antiquated old-pals
ALEC Empire prepares for a vicious attack on the music industry next year with a sneak preview in TJ's next week. The Atari Teenage riot front-man is making a rare Welsh appearance and will perform material from his new solo album, Intelligence and Sacrifice
A DRIVER and passenger had an amazing escape when their car careered across a road and ended up wedged beneath a sign. Rescuers said the married couple, from Newbridge, were "very lucky to be alive" after the crash yesterday on the Risca bypass. The accident
NEWPORT County chairman Wallace Brown (pictured) is calling for local businessmen to back the club financially to push the Exiles into the Nationwide Conference, writes Peter Shuttleworth. The County board's aim is to bring League football back to Newport
WELL, 'tis almost the season to be jolly and all that, so what better time to take a quick look ahead to the Christmas parties lined up for us over the festive period. The classic CheapSweatyFun shindig over TJ's takes place on December 20, and features
THE daughter of former rugby star Terry Cobner downed 35 pain killers and half a bottle of vodka, then threw herself from a window, an inq-uest heard yesterday. Rachel Sian Cobner, 27, had suffered with depression for several years and had been treated
MIKE Buckingham meets Peter Clarke, Children's Commissioner for Wales, and questions the value of his role. 'Army brat' Peter Clarke (pictured) understands at first-hand some of the trials and tribulations that children can face. "My own father was in
WELSH Environment Minister Sue Essex is facing a demand to build the M4 relief road on the redundant Llanwern steelworks site to protect the environment. The Argus revealed last week that She is expected to make an announcement about building the relief
NEWPORT wing Matt Mostyn (pictured) crosses the Irish Sea again still hoping to earn a recall to the Ireland squad, writes Robin Davey. Mostyn was born in Australia, but qualified for Ireland through his grandparents and earned five caps. There will be
WAS it the dagger in the drawing room or the candlestick in the library? Chilling murder mystery evenings are being held at the Llancaiach Fawr tourist attraction in Nelson during the run up to Christmas - so you can decide who committed the dreadful
SOME tourism firms in Gwent whose trade was hit by the foot-and-mouth outbreak may not get compensation. Wales' minister for rural affairs Carwyn Jones (pictured) has said it is not right for the Government to pay compensation to every business which
WELSH teams are catching up on their Irish counterparts after making a slow start to the newly formed Celtic League competition, says Newport coach Ian McIntosh (pictured). And he insists his team can overturn Leinster in their Celtic quarter-final at
MAIL watchdogs are urging Gwent villagers angered by unreliable post deliveries to lodge a formal complaint. Postwatch Wales investigates complaints and concerns voiced by the public over postal services. And Graham Preece, who represents the South East
ELEANOR Pilgrim will begin her serious bid for a place in next year's Great Britain and Ireland Curtis Cup team to take on the Americans in the warmth of South Africa in March, writes Chris Smart. The 25-year-old former Welsh titleholder from St Pierre
OVER the past month the people of Wales have voted for their favourite singers, bands, DJs, producers, nightclubs and records. Next week the results will be revealed at the inaugural Welsh Dance & Rock and Pop Music Awards. Organised by South Wales
IT'S silver, four metres high and it has provoked a row between neighbours. This gleaming metal flue pipe has outraged Newport school teacher Peter Phillips (pictured). Pill Primary School teacher Mr Phillips, 27, says he returned to his first-floor flat
A TALENTED son of Newport returns to the town tonight with his production of Death and the Maiden at the Dolman Studio. Gareth Lloyd, 20, from Allt-y-yn, is currently completing a drama course at Reading Repertory College, and together with colleagues
BOGUS callers have struck once again in Pontypool - targeting a 97-year-old woman. Two men conned their way into her home in Broadway around midday yesterday. The pair told her that they had come to fix a problem with the water pipes in her house, but
AN 80-year-old widow fed up with waiting for a NHS hip and knee operation will take out a loan to go private. Joyce Pitt, (pictured) of Corporation Road, Newport, will see a private consultant at St Joseph's Hospital, Malpas, in January, to discuss an
TRUSTEES of Gwent animal sanctuary All Creatures Great and Small have moved to reassure supporters concerned the sale of the farm is taking so long. Campaigners raised £150,000 to buy out Gino Savini, the co-owner of the sanctuary at Church Farm, Llanfrechfa
RETURNING Wales lock Ian Gough has described Newport's Celtic League quarter-final against Leinster at Donnybrook tonight (7:35pm) as a "massive challenge." Gough (pictured) makes his first start for the Black And Ambers since May's Principality Cup final
A massive challenge that is how returning Wales lock Ian Gough describes Newports Celtic League quarter-final against Leinster at Donnybrook tonight. Gough makes his first start for Newport since Mays Principality Cup final when he badly damaged a shoulder
