TEN-MAN Newport County earned a precious point at relegation rivals Stockport County this afternoon thanks to another late strike from super sub Jake Harris. The 21-year-old came off the bench to level the scores in the 87th minute. Danny Rowe had given
NEWPORT recorded a superb 36-19 win over Cardiff at Rodney Parade. Cross Keys lost 19-15 at home to Neath. Pontypool's match with Aberavon was postponed because of a frozen pitch.
A NEWPORT soldier is among 30 comrades who completed a 50-mile blindfolded walk in aid of a sight charity helping wounded servicemen. Lance Corporal Paul Rogers, 32, of Pill and other members of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Welsh, left their
ALMOST 30 Gwent churches rang their bells yesterday to celebrate 200 years of history. The churches rang their bells between 12pm and 7pm to recreate the opening ceremony of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal 200 years ago. The special event marked
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons favourite Aled Brew will join Biarritz on a two-year deal at the end of the season, the French club announced on their website today. Wing Brew, 25, is the latest high profile Dragon to leave the region after Luke Charteris
A PUBLIC inquiry into Torfaen council's rejection of plans for an open-cast mine near Pontypool finished yesterday, with a verdict expected to be given in four weeks' time. The eight-day public inquiry was triggered after applicant Glamorgan Power Company
A WOMAN has died after the car she was driving hit a lamp post on New Road in Cwmfelinfach last night. The incident happened at around 11pm and the woman, who was driving a black Peugeot 206, was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport
FORGET swear boxes, had members of the Wales squad put a pound in a jar every time they uttered the words “wounded animal” this week then enough would have been raised to fund a fifth region. A response is expected at the Millennium Stadium tomorrow
A QUARTER of new mothers in Gwent gave birth by caesarean section last year, new figures from the Welsh Government reveal. In 2010/2011, the Aneurin Bevan Health Board performed 557 elective caesareans and 929 emergency C-sections, which made up 25.1
WALES are preparing for a set piece battle with a bigger, heavier front five when they take on Scotland at the Millenn-ium Stadium. The hosts’ front and second rows for tomorrow’s encounter weigh in at 571 kgs, while the visitors tip the scales at 591
A NEWPORT man is now banned from all pubs, bars, clubs and off licences in the city as Gwent Police takes a new approach to stamping out drink-fuelled crime. Ryan Hiscocks, 19, cannot enter any premises in Newport which serves alcohol, including restaurants
THREE lanes of the M4 are closed at junction 24 of the M4 at the Coldra due to an accident. The 'multi-vehicle' incident is causing major delays with queueing traffic at the junction with the A48 and the A449. Lanes one and two (of two) on the
WALES will be looking to unleash their heavy artillery to give Scotland a Six Nations shellacking in Cardiff tomorrow afternoon. Last week Warren Gatland’s side maintained the self belief and confidence from the World Cup to secure a stunning win in
CONTROVERSIAL documentary Bouncers will be discussed by Newport councillors after concerns were raised about its negative portrayal of the city. There has been a huge response to the Channel 4 programme since it aired on February 1, with people
THE prospect of Newport County playing at Rodney Parade moved a step closer yesterday with plans put in place for it to happen as soon as next month. The Argus reported earlier this week that County were considering their options after becoming embarrassed
PONTYPOOL'S home Premiership encounter with Aberavon this afternoon has been postponed because of a frozen pitch. Cross Keys' game against Neath at Pandy Park and Newport's clash against Cardiff at Rodney Parade have been given the all clear (kick-offs
HALF term is almost upon us and there are plenty of activities across Gwent to keep youngsters busy in their week off. People in Newport can get involved in a football camp run by Newport County, have a look at Rogerstone Library's 'Reading
Ulster 30 Dragons 12 NEWPORT Gwent Dragons paid the price for a failure to convert pressure into points as they went down to a 30-12 defeat to Ulster at Ravenhill last night. There was much to admire about the Dragons' performance in
RESIDENTS living in Caerphilly council houses will face a rent increase of four per cent from April 2012, equivalent to an extra £2.89 a week. The local authority's cabinet agreed to the increase at a meeting on Tuesday, which will bring in an extra
CHILDREN at an Abergavenny school held a tea party in aid of Help for Heroes. Year four pupils at Gilwern Primary School helped decorate the hall with bunting and made dozens of cakes ranging from chocolate to carrot cake and doughnuts to sell
THERE are few better ways to ingratiate yourself with your new supporters than by belting home a wonder goal on your debut, but County winger Romone Rose is promising the Spytty Park faithful that they haven’t seen anything yet. The former Queens Park
