England 36 Tonga 20 England set up a World Cup quarter-final clash with arch enemies Australia in Marseille next Saturday after toppling Tonga at Parc des Princes. The Pool A eliminator went England's way thanks to a try double from Wasps wing Paul
A DISPUTE involving two families came to a head when one of them attacked a man in a pub, a court heard. Cardiff crown court was told Luke Whittington, 22, attacked Leigh Davies twice with a glass. Whittington, of Armstrong Close, Newport, was jailed
CELTIC Manor bosses should not be allowed to pull down an historic building within the boundaries of the Ryder Cup course close to its new clubhouse, said an Assembly-appointed Inspector. Newport council refused to give listed building consent for the
DRAGONS 16 MUNSTER 26 A STIRRING fightback by Munster prevented Newport Gwent Dragons making it a hat-trick of wins over the Irish province at Rodney Parade last night. The Dragons found themselves leading 16-0 on the brink of half-time after shocking
SOHAM murderer Ian Huntley is being treated in hospital tonight after taking a suspected overdose. A Prison Service spokeswoman said an investigation was under way into events at Wakefield high security prison this afternoon. The killer was thought
TRAINING has been going very well for my big showdown with Mikkel Kessler at the Millennium Stadium, which is just over a month away now. I'm feeling OK and I'm concentrating on the job in hand. I've spent the last week sparring with fellow Newbridge
The early kick-off between the Dragons and Munster doesn’t give me much time tonight, but I do have time for a few predictions for the final, vital crop of pool games coming up this weekend. I can claim no responsibility for any bets made as a result
The early kick-off between the Dragons and Munster doesn’t give me much time tonight, but I do have time for a few predictions for the final, vital crop of pool games coming up this weekend. I can claim no responsibility for any bets made as a result
THE Talbot Athletic Ground is a tough place to go at the best of times, let alone when a side is struggling for numbers. That is the plight facing Ebbw Vale head coach Pat Horgan, who has been hit by injury problems ahead of the tricky trip to face Aberavon
A DRUNKEN driver who raced through a Newport suburb, at one point pursued by the police, crashed into cars causing thousands of pounds of damage and ended up colliding with the side of a house, causing a one-inch crack from the roof to the ground, Cardiff
CROSS Keys hope to get over their Bedwas blues after their 26-25 home defeat last weekend with victory at Pontypridd's infamous House of Pain'. Keys' director of rugby Robert Beale said his side aim to bounce back with a win at Sardis Road tomorrow (
A RETIRED headmaster killed himself after police arrested him over offences allegedly committed 27 years earlier. John Kenneth Styler, 65, a single man who lived alone at Queens Hill Crescent, Newport, wrote his solicitor a letter before his death expressing
A FORMER councillor has been jailed for five years at Cardiff crown court for raping a teenage girl more twenty years ago. Alan Jolly, 68, of Lower Salisbury Street, Tredegar, was told by Judge Gerald Price "Doubtless you thought justice would never
NEWPORT head coach Ian Hembrow believes the Black and Ambers can get their faltering season back on track with a win against Swansea at St Helen's tomorrow (kick-off 2pm). He is undaunted by the prospect of tackling the All Whites on their own patch
NEWPORT County start their FA Cup journey once again tomorrow with manager Peter Beadle hoping to finally put the events at last year's Swansea City tie to bed. The club were fined £3,000 and Beadle £1,500 after the first round match last November descended
Port Talbot Docks 07886 301754 The fishery is open, but anglers are requested to telephone the night before they are to fish if poor weather is forecasted. Pike to 10 lb sardines and mackerel are ideal baits. Eels to 4 lb, perch to 4 lb, Pollock to 4
Port Talbot Docks 07886 301754 The fishery is open, but anglers are requested to telephone the night before they are to fish if poor weather is forecasted. Pike to 10 lb sardines and mackerel are ideal baits. Eels to 4 lb, perch to 4 lb, Pollock to 4
Sea News The Shark Trust The Shark Trust has been tasked by the Countryside Council for Wales to get an understanding of shark/skate/ray sightings and (recreational) catches around the Welsh coastline. And to encourage anglers/members of the public to
Sea News The Shark Trust The Shark Trust has been tasked by the Countryside Council for Wales to get an understanding of shark/skate/ray sightings and (recreational) catches around the Welsh coastline. And to encourage anglers/members of the public to
WASPS have had mixed injury news this week as they go into tonight's massive Knockout Cup semi-final at Somerset. They face their local rivals in a first-leg tie at the Norfolk Arena, looking to keep matters as close as possible ahead of the return at
A TEENAGER who hanged herself at a youth homeless hostel in Pontypool may have been sexually abused as a child, an inquest heard. Bobbie Madden, 16, died on April 17 this year. After her death, notes were found in her room describing her distress over
FOLLOWING legal arguments at Cardiff crown court, a Newport woman was today cleared of allegations that she ran brothels in the city and Port Talbot. Judge Mark Furness directed the jury to find 39-year-old Shanghai born Angela Choo not guilty of four
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons centre Ashley Smith is hoping his second home clash with Munster tonight can live up to the 2006-7 meeting with the Irish province. The 20-year-old won the man of the match award in a superb showing as the Dragons notched a 19-12
PARENTS in Argoed say they are being rushed into choosing a new school for their children without knowing all the facts. Argoed Primary School is due to close in December and parents have been asked to name their preferred new school by Monday. But
HE wasn't even a year old when his father was killed during World War Two, but Brian Williams was given an emotional new link to his dad thanks to a letter printed in the Argus. The letter told how Air Gunner Sergeant Haydn George Williams was one of
WE couldn't be more thrilled that our letters page has helped one man form an emotional link with the father he never knew. Last week we carried a letter from the RAF Association appealing for information about the family of Air Gunner Sergeant Haydn
YOUNGSTERS in a Newport children's home allegedly hurled slates and a chimney pot from a roof at the home. The Argus has learned there have been more than 40 complaints to Gwent Police since June about Cambridge House in Newport. Newport council says
GARETH Thomas will join international rugby's 100-cap club tomorrow - and what a fantastic achievement that is for the Wales skipper. Getting to 100 caps alone, says so much about a player's ability, his fitness and application towards keeping himself
A CHINESE woman was arrested for sex trafficking and running a brothel at a terraced house in central Newport, it was revealed today. The 42-year-old woman, who was born in Beijing but holds a British passport, was arrested in a police raid on Thursday
THE girlfriend of a man who plunged to his death in a Gwent quarry sobbed as she told an inquest of her panicked search for him in the fog. John Williams, 24, of Stockton Ville, Tredegar died of multiple injuries in the early hours of July 14. He fell
Wales number eight Alix Popham insists the squad cannot afford to think about what is at stake in tomorrow's World Cup showdown with Fiji. Wales meet the Pacific islanders for the right to face South Africa in the quarter-finals, and for the losers it
CERTAIN cars lend themselves well to rock industry analogies. Smart's Fortwo is one such car. At launch the car generated huge amounts of interest and a considerable following - think of it like a new band releasing its first album. Interest then remains
Reid Race Bykes Limited established in Risca two years ago, having evolved from the original service workshop in Newport, through weekend sales of childrens' and adults' bikes at weekend markets in South Wales. The growth rate of the business was
IT'S make or break weekend for Wales (and England) in the Rugby World Cup and we confidently expect the men in red to come through their examination against Fiji and claim a quarter final place. This is, of course, the least we can expect from a
Car care specialist, Comma, is campaigning to make carrying a high-visibility vest in the car compulsory, in an attempt to reduce the 250* people killed or seriously injured every year on the hard shoulder. Fatalities on the hard shoulder in the
Japanese manufacturer, Daihatsu is celebrating this year's centenary with two high-value limited edition models based on the Terios mini-SUV and Sirion supermini. Both will be available in September and - as numbers are limited to 100 of each model
THE LOVE it or hate it approach to car styling can be a dangerous tightrope - but it's a sure-fire way to get a vehicle noticed. It's certainly worked for Daihatsu's new Materia. You quickly lose count of how many heads have turned while driving the distinctive
The eagerly anticipated Renault Twingo has arrived at J V Likes new Renault dealership in Tredegar. Gwent drivers can finally get their hands on Twingo in right-hand-drive for the first time, and Renault's small-car success looks set to grow even further
In an unprecedented move by the CoolBrands Council, Aston Martin has been awarded the UK's coolest brand for the second year running. CoolBrands is an initiative operated by the Superbrands organisation and presents expert and consumer opinion on
So whats the criteria for this year's most memorable Christmas present? Adrenalin? Hair-raising? Thrill a second? Perma-grin?If you want to tick any of the above, how about offering a loved one the chance to strap themselves into one of the best handling
Luxury car maker Lexus has announced a substantial multimedia ad campaign promoting its industry-leading range of hybrid models for the fourth quarter of 2007. The spend of more than £6 million includes national TV, landmark billboard, on-line, and magazine
THE deputy leader of a Gwent council was suspended by the Labour Party after an investigation by the public services Ombudsman was launched. A Blaenau Gwent council spokesman said: "The council is aware that the Ombudsman is currently investigating allegations
FORMER Rodney Parade favourite and Canadian international Rod Snow is backing Wales against Fiji in tomorrow's World Cup showdown in Nantes. The winners of the Group B crunch game will go through to the last eight whereas the losers go home - that's
WALES WIN GOLD IN THE FLY FISHING INTERNATIONAL IN SCOTLAND Gwent members of the Welsh team played an important part in the success of the Gold Medal. In the days when some of our major sporting national teams are not winning the international and world
WALES WIN GOLD IN THE FLY FISHING INTERNATIONAL IN SCOTLAND Gwent members of the Welsh team played an important part in the success of the Gold Medal. In the days when some of our major sporting national teams are not winning the international and world
A BRAVE Newport woman who continued to raise money for charity throughout her fight against cancer has died. Dawn Jones, 42, of Duffryn was involved in raising money in a variety of ways including having her hair shaved for St David's Foundation Hospice
A COMMUNITY safety group is debating controversial plans for a vandal-proof fence across a playing field in a Gwent village. Opinions in Caldicot are divided about the proposed 1.8 metre-high metal fence, which would separate the Caldicot Comprehensive
PLANS for the £40 million Rodney Parade stadium in Newport could be with the council by the end of this year. Student accomodation, shops, training facilities, a clubhouse and a hotel are all part of the ambitious scheme which will ensure rugby remains
NEWBRIDGE'S Commonwealth light middleweight champion Bradley Pryce has only one goal at the moment - completing Gwent's very own version of the Famous Five. Pryce, 26, who defends his title for the fifth time in Nottingham against Martin Concepcion on
STAFF at the British Red Cross furniture shop in Pontypool have been over-joyed with the "generous" donations they have recieved from Argus readers. Lyn Pearce, who works at the Commercial Street charity shop, says she received more than 50 phone calls
