WALES boss Chris Coleman was left devastated as the nation's 60-year wait for a World Cup finals adventure was extended. Coleman’s team went down 1-0 to the Republic of Ireland at the Cardiff City Stadium as James McClean’s second-half strike sealed
IT’S not the end of the world. But it is the end of the World Cup dream for Wales and manager Chris Coleman. The Euro 2016 semi-finalists will not be in Russia next summer. Wales’ 60-year wait for a World Cup appearance will be extended to
A TECH company that supplies the fashion industry is searching the new face for their brand. BrandLab, the Welsh e-commerce platform for the wholesale fashion industry, have launched a competition to find its Face of 2018. And the lucky winner
NEW rules requiring taxi drivers in Newport to undergo special training on spotting signs of sexual exploitation among children are set to be signed off.The rules are being introduced following the Rotherham scandal, in which it was revealed at least
MORE than £18,000 has so far been spent by Newport City Council on clearing up a site previously used by travellers. Groups of travellers illegally moved into Coronation Park in May, July and August this year. The clean up cost - which only
THE annual Newport food festival, held on the streets of Newport over the previous weekend, has attracted its largest crowd to date, a council spokeswoman has said.In its seventh year, The Tiny Rebel Newport Food & Drink Festival was held on October 7
THE spirit of punk legend Joe Strummer will return to the city he once called home for one night only at fundraising screening of a documentary about his life. The Neon in Clarence Place will host a screening of the 2007 documentary Joe Strummer
WALES manager Chris Coleman insists his players have nothing to fear as their World Cup campaign finishes with a winner-takes-all decider against the Republic of Ireland tonight (kick-off 7.45pm). The two countries meet in Cardiff still with an
FOOTBALL fans travelling to Cardiff are causing problems on the roads including the M4. Traffic on the M4 is heavy as people travel to Cardiff ahead of tonight's monumental World Cup qualifier with the Republic of Ireland. Tonight's game will
A SCHEME giving the most low-income households in Wales money off their council tax will continue in the next financial year, it has been announced.Tomorrow, Tuesday, the Welsh Government will announce funding levels for the 22 local authorities in Wales
GWENT Police are investigating a road traffic collision that happened on Sunday at approximately 1am. The crash happened close to Gordon Road, on the unnamed road that that leads up to the car parks above Blackwood Bus Station. A police spokeswoman
MOTHERS in Wales are not given enough information about their options around where they can give birth, while some say there is not enough access to antenatal classes, a survey has shown.The results of a survey of 3,968 mothers across Wales were presented
ANTICIPATION is building ahead of tonight's monumental World Cup qualifier with the Republic of Ireland. Second-placed Wales can still win Group D - and automatic qualification to next summer’s World Cup finals being held in Russia - if they manage
A FUNDRAISING page has been launched to help a Newport bodybuilder represent Great Britain on the international stage.Tumise Ogunmilua, of Maesglas, Newport, is hoping to represent his country at the Drug Free Athletes Coalition World Final in Miami next
AN AWARDS ceremony recognising excellence in TV, film, games and broadcasting took place in Cardiff over the weekend, with several Gwent figures among the winners.The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in Wales, BAFTA Cymru, was held
THE wishes of the Welsh people expressed in the two devolution referendums in 1997 and 2011 will be ignored if the UK Government continues on its current course with Brexit, a leading Welsh lawyer has said.Earlier today, Monday, Plaid Cymru released a
THESE great pictures of Hoggin' the Bridge 2017 were taken by South Wales Argus Camera Club member 'Shooting Time'. You can view the pictures or join here.
THE mother and daughter of a Newport murderer, who tampered with clothing and intimated witnesses to change their statements, have avoided an immediate prison sentence. Catherine Coslett, 64, of Valley View Road, Cwmtillery, and Layla Wallis, 20
THE Dragons have bolstered their pack with the signing of former Cardiff Blues back row forward James Sheekey, writes Chris Kirwan. The 23-year-old, who is 6ft 5ins and 16st 11lbs, has signed a one-year deal at Rodney Parade to help ease a back
By David Barnes It was brilliant blue skies and sun and then it was warm, horizontal rain. The psychedelic seaweed sodden seawall looked iffy. I trod precisely and carefully down the concrete steps onto the squishy green mass then sprang nervously
THIS week is National Curry Week and to celebrate this top takeaway choice, we want you to tell us which is your favourite Gwent curry house. Just leave a comment on this story saying which is tops for tandoori and why.
I JUST wanted to write about my experience at the Dermatology Department at St Woolos Hospital. I wanted to personally thank them for the attention and care I received before and after my surgery. I was extremely nervous about having this procedure
THE government often claims, albeit falsely, that there is no more money for essential services. Despite this shameful lie, if the completely avoidable tensions with the West and North Korea - or any other self-inflicted crisis - escalated into
TRAVELLING home at 0020 hrs from work myself and my work mates came upon an injured small dog in the middle of Cardiff Road and stopped to help the animal which promptly limped in pain under my car. As it was in pain it snapped and growled at any
RE-PORTSKEWETT waste plant. An officer from Monmouthshire County Council has reported that no significant adverse environmental effects will result from this proposed development. How on earth can lorries making a round journey of 35+ miles, day
It's not long before the ski season kicks into action - and if you really want to grab the best offers available, it might be an idea to book early.Exciting new hotels and facilities are opening across the slopes, and many operators are dropping prices
For the first time, Portugal has won the award for Europe's Leading Tourism Destination at the World Travel Awards, for it's 'diversity of landscapes and welcoming spirit of the Portuguese people'.Portugal also won the most awards overall
A BUS driver accused of causing the death of an elderly woman by careless driving in Newport city centre last year appeared in court today. Nigel Davies, 29, had previously pleaded not guilty to causing death by careless driving. The court
A CAERPHILLY man armed himself with a crossbow after receiving abuse from youths over allegations that he had committed a lewd act with a dog. Robert Gwynne, 59, of Merchant Street, Pontlottyn, was jailed for a single charge of possessing a weapon
A MAN has died in a diving accident at the National Diving Centre near Chepstow. The 28-year-old, from Upminster, Essex, had been diving at the centre in Tidenham when he suffered serious chest injuries on Sunday afternoon. Three rapid response
Despite its notoriously expensive reputation, the Danish capital can be an affordable break.Strolling down Vaernedamsve, a picturesque street between the former red light district of Vesterbro and the fashionable municipality of Frederiksberg, I feel
As we head into the downswing of the 11-year solar cycle, the Northern Lights are likely to be trickier to observe over the next decade. Seize the opportunity to see them now by visiting one of these aurora hotspots.Literally starting with a bang when
A shotgun start got 29 teams on their way at the 27th staging of the annual charity golf tournament at the 2010 Ryder Cup course at Celtic Manor. Organiser South Wales businessman Roger Gambarini, who has now raised £301,450 for St David’s Hospice
GWENT Police are appealing for help in finding a woman who has gone missing. Ratda Jenkins, 38, was last seen at her home in Bargoed at about 10.00pm on Friday October 6. Ratda is described as Asian, around five feet two inches tall, of slim
Businesses still have the chance to grab a ticket to this year's V Awards, which is being staged by our sister publication Voice, on Sunday, October 15.The awards are being held at Tiny Rebel's new Rogerstone brewery and bar and money raised for
Entrepreneurs starting, running or growing their own business can benefit from a series of free workshops delivered by the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service. The courses aim to equip budding entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge to develop
The Newport-based Intellectual Property Office has been named as an employer leading the way in building flexible, family friendly UK workplaces. Employers large and small from many sectors compete annually to gain a place on the list of Top Employers
A Monmouth opticians has raised £121.25 for T? Hafan, the Welsh children’s hospice.An event, held at Specsavers on Monnow Street, saw money raised for the charity by staff by hosting a cake sale, emoji face painting and giving customers the opportunity
Newport-based Henry Howard Finance has been crowned Top Multi Line Funder at an asset finance awards ceremony.The Leasing World Awards were held at the London Hilton Bankside and attended by more than 300 asset finance professionals, keen to recognise
A VIDEO showing a motorbike weaving in and out of traffic before mounting a pavement has been shared online by Gwent Police. Officers are appealing for the identity of the riders following the incident in Five Locks Road, Pontnewydd. The police
Bookings are now open for Torfaen’s annual women in business event at the Cwmbran Parkway on Thursday, November 23.Organised by Torfaen Council’s economy and enterprise team the event is an opportunity to celebrate the contribution that women make to
Newport-based timber firm Premier Forest Products has been named Company of the Year at the 2017 Monmouthshire Business Awards.The firm was one of 11 winners from across Gwent which were honoured at the awards presentation held at the Celtic Manor Resort
A CWMBRAN couple have welcomed a bouncing baby boy - thanks to their chief bridesmaid being the surrogate mum. Deri Rogers-Wood, 27, and husband Ben, 30, tied the knot at a big white wedding with ten bridesmaids by their side. But it was chief
TONIGHT’S crunch qualifier against Ireland could see Wales qualify for the World Cup the first time since 1958. These pictures from the Argus archive show action from the game which booked Wales' place at the finals in Sweden. Could Chris Coleman's
A FLOOD prevention meeting for the Lliswerry area of Newport will take place on Monday October 16. A spokesman for the Lliswerry Ward Matters group said: “Come along if you have a concern or are just interested in what goes on. “Representatives
Former Argus music critic Nigel Jarrett pays tribute to a talented Gwent man who was also modesty personified. MICHAEL Elliott, the Gwent musician and composer who has died at 91, always struck me as ageless, a man who had decided against music
THE COUNTDOWN is on to the South Wales Argus Health and Care Awards which take place at Chepstow Racecourse on October 19.Finalists from the 15 award categories will be gathering for our special presentation event to celebrate their achievements. One
IF YOU'VE never been to a political party conference, they can seem curious things from the outside. The big speeches always get the attention on the news, but that’s only a part of conference. As so many organisations and charities are exhibiting
WALES' red meat industry is to be handed £1.5 million to help it maintain existing export markets and develop new ones post-Brexit, it has been announced.The Welsh Government's environment and rural affairs secretary Lesley Griffiths has announced
