THE ten-year dispute over the closure of Cwmbran's Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital could end in the High Court today. The case is being brought on behalf of four severely disabled patients - Lynne Evans, 40, Michael Shaw, 54, Joan James, 68, and Bernard McGuire
NEWPORT-based firm Tellermate, the fastest-growing cash management company in the world, is moving into new headquarters outside the city. A week tomorrow there will be a double celebration at the new HQ and training centre at Melrose Hall, St Mellons
THE demise of the corner shop has been turned into a business opportunity by Chris Ball. He is out and about to bring the everyday essentials to communities in North Gwent, where businesses run by small traders are in decline. Pensioners, the disabled
THE passenger rail line from Ebbw Vale to both Cardiff AND Newport could be in operation by 2004, it was claimed today. As our Get Us Back on Track campaign enters its third week, an independent report has revealed the line to Newport could be opened
SKIPPER Jason Forster and the rest of his Commonwealth Games team firmly believe Wales will win a medal in Manchester next month. The final Wales 12-man squad includes former Wales international great Robert Howley, Dafydd James and Gareth Thomas. None
A NEWPORT athlete competing at the Commonwealth Games has helped to launch a new set of stamps marking the event. Bassaleg triathlete Anneliese Heard (pictured) attended the unveiling of the five new stamps released by the Royal Mail today. Three of them
MARK Williams walked out of Cardiff's International Arena last night in a nonchalant manner and headed back to Cwm for a night's sleep before entering Judgement Day at the World Nine-Ball Pool Championships. The former World No. 1 snooker player may think
CONTINGENCY plans are being drawn up by councils in Gwent as local authority workers get ready to take industrial action tomorrow. Newport council says the strike is likely to affect some of its services and is working to minimise disruption. Acting managing
Leading Business advisers in Wales have called upon the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) to act with a renewed sense of urgency, especially over the coming summer recess, to halt the alarming rise in business failures in Wales as reported by the latest
PEOPLE in Blaenavon have described the moment they came face-to-face with a big cat. Police say they have received several reports in the past month that a black panther-type creature has been spotted in and around the town - now being dubbed the 'Beast
WHEN you live in Gwent, you're never too young to start learning about rugby. And to prove it, children at Rhiwderin's Cylch Meithrin got a masterclass from Wales international Nathan Budgett when he paid them a visit. The Abercarn-born flanker, whose
ONE of the Abergavenny infants schools recommended for closure in an education shake-up was praised in a recent inspection for its good teaching standards. Park Street Infants School was inspected for two days in May and the report concludes: "Consistently
A Gwent company developing mobile phones to receive graphic images as well as text is celebrating a £1 million investment. Pedagog, based at the Suflex Estate at Risca, also designs surveillance systems without cable, is a world leader in multi-media
The Milford Haven brothers held in a Portuguese jail for three years on drug smuggling charges have lost their appeal against the conviction. Andrew and Graham Stow were arrested on suspicion of smuggling £3 million worth of cannabis into Portugal by
GWENT co-driver Nicky Grist (pictured) has gone from world championship outsider to title contender in the space of just two rallies after another clinical success in Kenya, writes Noel Davies. The Abergavenny-based navigator believes this could be the
GARETH Fairie has proved that there is life after school for those who have not been model students. The 22-year-old from Castleton, who works for High Cross Electrical, in Newport, is celebrating winning the title of Top Electrical Apprentice in South
WALES' most-capped netball player might not be gracing the courts of Manchester, but we'll still have two representative's at the Games flying the flag for Gwent, writes Noel Davies Newport's Emma Blanks and Abergavenny's Sara Hale have both been highlighted
NEWPORT pupils took up a challenge to become the top team in a competition organised by the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. Youngsters from all eight comprehensive schools in the area were invited to take part in the contest. Activities included climbing
GWENT'S only professional Triathlete Anneliese Heard says a top ten finish at this month's Commonwealth Games could spearhead her charge for Olympic glory in 2004. Talented Heard, from Newport, caught the eyes of the famous French pro-team Montpellier
SCHOOLS and hospitals in Wales are set to benefit from the £2.35 billion extra in the Chancellor's spending review. Jane Davidson, minister for education, and Jane Hutt, minister for health, are both likely to be the main beneficiaries of the increased
BEDWAS have been busy in the pre-season transfer market with no fewer than nine signings as they bid to improve on their highly-promising first season in Welsh League Division One. Biggest capture is Paul Williams, who played for them on dual registration
OLYMPIC silver medalist Darren Campbell (pictured) is ready to go sub-20 seconds for the 200m and says he feels like a world-class athlete again. Campbell, a Mancunian who lives in Marshfield, was second in both the 100m and 200m at the AAA Championships
Allt-yr-yn mixed 'A' tennis team continued their good start to the season with a win over Cwmbran 'A' in the Cymru Kitchens tennis league. The match finished level at 2 events each, so under Gwent LTA rules the match was decided on sets won, and this
ONE of the most prized empty buildings in the middle of Newport could return to its former function as an academic centre. The old Newport Art College in Clarence Place is believed to be one of the properties being considered by the University College
A TEENAGE boy is in a critical condition with head injuries after being in collision with a bus. The youngster, who has not been named but was said locally to be aged 15, was in collision with the single-decker Stagecoach bus as he crossed Abercarn High
ESTATE agents and building firms are enjoying boom times as house prices continue to accelerate in Gwent with some properties being sold within minutes of coming on the market. Builders are looking for new sites as homes in current projects fly off the
GWENT's premier business golf event tees off on Friday with popular comedian Owen Money (pictured) taking part and performing at the awards evening. Gwent Business Golf Championship 2002, sponsored by the Business Argus, takes place at the world-famous
GLAMORGAN all-rounder Adrian Dale (pictured) will stage one of the biggest fund-raisers of his benefit year on home ground later this year, writes Paul Tully. A race day in his honour will be staged at Chepstow racecourse on October 23 - not far from
