FRIENDS, family and neighbours gathered in a Caerleon garden to join some larger than life Christmas characters last night in aid of children’s charity Noah’s Ark, which raises funds for the Children’s Hospital for Wales. Helen Bishop and her family
BOXING world champion Joe Calzaghe put on his best Santa impression last week as he made a surprise visit to Cwmbran.The retired undefeated super-middleweight helped deliver more than £4,000 worth of presents for Torfaen Council’s annual Santa
THE Bishop of Monmouth, Rt Revd Richard Pain, has announced two appointments at Newport Cathedral.Revd Ray Hayter, Minor Canon, is to become Canon Pastor and the Archdeacon of Newport, Ven Jonathan WIlliams, is to become the Precentor of the Cathedral.Rt
A PERSON has been taken to hospital this morning, after the car they were travelling in crashed outside Raglan. South Wales Fire and Rescue service were called to the incident on the A449 at 9.54am. A spokesman for the service said the vehicle
MEET the South Wales Argus Christmas cuties for 2013.With his winning smile and Santa hat, little Ondra Ali is all dressed up for Christmas - and it should be his best festive season so far, after he scooped the overall prize in this year’s competition.There
DOZENS of deserving organisations have submitted their nominations for the South Wales Argus and Taylor Wimpey Community Chest award and now it’s up to you to decide who gets the cash. WE have teamed up with house builder Taylor Wimpey to offer
A TAEKWONDO club has donated £250 to buy a new sleigh for Santa. The donation from the Ponthir club to the Caerleon Santa Committee will help replace Father Christmas’ current sleigh which is over 30 years old. Many of the 32 club members
INEVITABLY the closing of this year will be remembered for the death of Nelson Mandela, a true icon of freedom and social justice. His work will continue to inspire not only black Africans, but also many others. His strong but gentle manner and his wisdom
