THIEVES and vandals could force the closure of a 100-year-old Gwent sea cadet group. Newport's Sea Cadets, who recently celebrated their centenary, have suffered so many break-ins that they may not be able to afford to continue. In the last seven days
NEWPORT County manager Peter Nicholas and defender Jason Perry were sent-off last night in controversial fashion as the Exiles sank to their fourth consecutive Dr Martens Premier Division defeat at Havant and Waterlooville. The fiery 1-0 reverse at Westleigh
A TEENAGE boy was subjected to a terrifying night-time street robbery in Risca when he was attacked by two hooded thugs who stabbed and punched him. Joseph Cashman, (pictured) 17, from Risca, was walking in the town near the Kwik Save superstore just
THE first police community support officers in Wales - dubbed Blunkett's Bouncers - took to the streets of the Valleys yesterday. The 15 new officers, known as PCSOs, are to work alongside police officers to solve neighbourhood problems. Gwent Police
THE future of Llanwern steelworks is again in crisis - despite assurances from Corus that the plant is not in imminent danger of closure. Later editions of yesterday's Argus reported that fears for the future of Llanwern's remaining 1,500 jobs were voiced
ROGER Roberts had a special invitation this week - to 10 Downing Street. The head of the 150- pupil Oakfield Primary School, in Cwmbran, was invited to a reception hosted by the prime minister in recognition of his work with special-needs children. Mr
BOSSES of the Newport City Live Arena were dealt a blow after a Gwent businesswoman accused them of breaking safety rules. Wedding organiser Valerie Howen, (pictured) from the House of Roockley, has a list of complaints against owners Richard and Rhiannon
NEWPORT city centre is set to gain its fourth J D Wetherspoons bar and restaurant. The new outlet will be based in three converted retail units - creating an area of 13,000 sq ft - beneath the City Cinema on Bridge Street. City planners refused the proposal
NO Gwent player will face the Swansea scenario of having his current wages cut or contract torn up as a result of the advent of regional rugby next season. Ebbw Vale benefactor Marcus Russell acknowledges some out-of-contract players at his club and at
A MONMOUTH-based horse charity has called on magistrates everywhere to confiscate animals from any owner found guilty of mistreating them. Alasdair MacGregor, one of the trustees of the Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies, based at Coxstone,
A CAERLEON couple are baffled and angry that Newport council has stopped them laying a slab by a loved one's grave. Kerry and Andrea Watkins, (pictured) of Forge Close, Caerleon, want to put a marble section down at Caerleon Cemetery to match the headstone
