NEWPORT edged past Pontypridd 36-31 after a fantastic encounter at Rodney Parade. Both sides scored five tries in a terrific game, Newport's coming from Andrew Coombs (2), Craig Hill, James Dixon and a penalty try. But Ponty showed plenty of spirit
COUNTY 1 STORTFORD 0 NEWPORT County deservedly saw off Bishop's Stortford at Spytty Park thanks to a freak winning goal. Jason Bowen's first half corner squirmed into the top of the net as the Exiles won for the second time in a week. Full
PROTESTORS succeded in halting work to demolish a building in Blackwood yesterday. Locals were shocked when contractors showed up at Highbury House to demolish the old swimming pool, conservatory and two of the outbuildings at around 8.10am. Plans
NEWPORT YMCA's cup dream continues as they came back from 2-0 down to beat Welsh Premier side Welshpool 3-2. Two goals from giant centre-back Daniel Heath and one from striker Lewis Sommers earned the MacWhirter Welsh League Division One outfit a place
NEWPORT council chiefs say a critical inspection report of Bettws High school shows why a new building is desperately needed. An Estyn inspection said the present buildings at Bettws are no longer fit for purpose and had shortcomings which had a detrimental
THE IMMINENT closure of Newport's tax office represents a "sad loss" for the city, outraged politicians said. Newport East MPJessica Morden vowed to appeal the decision by HM Revenue and Customs to close the building in Chepstow Road, where civil servants
YOUNG Caitlin Tinsley, aged two, from Newport, was among thousands of Gwent youngsters who donned Welsh dress yesterday to celebrate St David's Day. Argus photographers were taking pictures across Gwent, and we will be producing a special supplement
CHEPSTOW youngster James Foster enjoyed the opportunity of a lifetime on Monday as he joined eight-time Ryder Cup star Colin Mont-gomerie at the launch of the 2008 HSBC Wee Wonders Champion-ships in London. The eight-year-old Dell Primary School pupil
A YOUNG man who repeatedly flouted anti-social behaviour orders was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for two years and ordered to carry out 200 hours unpaid work for the community. When 21-year-old Marcus Ball was arrested he told the police
CWMCARN Paragon's Andrew Williams' fast growing reputation as one of the most talented young riders in the country was greatly enhanced after his brilliant performance in the recent World Cyclo-Cross Championships held at Treviso, Italy. Selection to
TODAY, thousands of people across Wales are celebrating St David's Day. But what is it that makes us Welsh? JON DOEL and HARRY HAWKINS investigate. A NEW survey released today says the majority of people living in Wales identify themselves as being
A NEWPORT man whose tireless work for others earned him the title of Argus charity champion has died at the age of 35. Neil Davies lived in Bettws with his wife Tina, 31, and nine-year-old daughter Jodie. He was well-known for his fundraising efforts
FIRE CREWS from all over South Wales were called to deal with an electrical blaze at Corus Steelworks in Llanwern early this morning. At 6:39 am the alarm was raised after a fire broke out in a control room of a three-story electrical substation. Crews
Swimmer Liz Johnson was last night named Newport Sports Personality of the Year. Liz, who won silver in the 100m breaststroke at the Athens Paralympics, was honoured at a special ceremony at the Newport Centre last night attended by the cream of the
GWENT performing arts students will show off their talents before an audience of seasoned opera-goers in Cardiff on Monday night. Forty-five students from the Cross Keys campus of Coleg Gwent will perform a work they have helped devise, based on the
A TEENAGER was kidnapped and doused with petrol by three Newport youths in a "premeditated plan", it was alleged at Cardiff crown court. As he cowered in fear, a lighter was flicked in front of him and he was told he would be killed if he went to police
THE one that got away -that was how frustrated Newport Gwent Dragons coach Paul Turner described last night's disappointing draw against Edinburgh. It was doubly frustrating in view of the Ospreys' defeat in Glasgow because a Dragons victory would have
COUNTY v BISHOP'S STORTFORD KO 3pm IT'S not often that a player who has never performed higher than the Blue Square South could have any impact on the amount of people turning up to watch a football match, but that is just what will happen at Spytty
Newport YMCA v Welshpool Welsh Cup Quarter-final Saturday, Mendalgief Road, KO 2.30pm NEWPORT YMCA's Welsh Cup hero Gareth Lynch is dreaming of climbing the football ladder but everyone at the Argus is hoping he doesn't give up the day job. The 27
