NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn admitted he was ashamed by his side's performance as they were crushed 5-0 at Mansfield Town. Flynn saw his side battle to a narrow 2-0 defeat to Premier League Tottenham Hotspur in last week's FA Cup fourth-round
COUNCILS in Wales are being handed an extra £10 million to run social care in an effort to treat people in their homes and communities rather than hospital, it has been announced. The Welsh Government's health secretary Vaughan Gething announced
A SHOCKING 5-0 defeat at Mansfield Town leaves Newport County AFC with a mountain to climb if they are to force their way back into the League Two play-off race. Michael Flynn and his men scaled their own Everest to complete the Great Escape from
EBBW Vale marched into the last eight of the WRU National Cup after a dominant victory over Bridgend at the Morganstone Brewery Field, writes Jay Bayfield. Dorian Jones was the star as he kicked 16 points and set up Toby Fricker twice to secure
WE'VE reached the middle of February so spring can’t be too far away, but the recent cold snap reminds us that we’re still in winter’s grip. With the possibility of sub-zero temperatures for at least another two months it’s good to know that our
MOSQUES in Gwent will open their doors this weekend to help build on community relations. On Sunday, various sites will open up to residents and offer tours, workshops and talks about what happens within their walls as part of Visit My Mosque
GWENT businessman Dr Alfred Gooding, described as “one of the big characters in Wales”, has died aged 85. Dr Gooding, known as Alf, was best known for setting up Catnic - credited with developing the steel lintel for the building industry.
TORFAEN council will look to save £52,000 from its annual budget by scrapping the position of the borough mayor, in a bid to address a shortfall of almost £9million. The authority’s cabinet agreed a raft of savings proposals at a meeting today,
TRIBUTES have been paid to a police dog who had to be put to sleep. The Alsatian, who was retired from the force, was taken ill yesterday and as a result had to be put to sleep. Police dog Roy joined Gwent Police in 2007 when he was 2-years-old
HARRI Keddie wants to be a big hitter for the Dragons as the back rower returns to the form that put him on the radar of Wales before injury misery. The 21-year-old from Llanvaches has played three full games on the spin since recovering from a
AN ABERGAVENNY lawyer and her two crewmates have become the first female trio to row across any ocean after completing the “world’s toughest row”. Elaine Theaker, along with Dianne Carrington and Sharon Magrath, of the Atlantic Ladies crossed the
A SOUTH Wales Argus reporter has been shortlisted for an award in this year's Wales Media Awards. Estel Farell-Roig, who joined the Argus 18 months ago, has been shortlisted for the awards' Young Journalist of the Year category. The 23-year-old
IRELAND'S aerial prowess means that Wales are considering changing their back three for the must-win Six Nations clash in Dublin. Warren Gatland's men need to triumph at the Aviva Stadium a week on Saturday to stay in title contention after being
COUNCILS in Wales could be given powers to introduce region-specific tourism taxes. In October finance secretary Mark Drakeford announced the Welsh Government was considering introducing one of four new taxes once new powers are devolved in April
LOCAL trainers aren’t having many runners at the moment, but David Evans is keeping the flag flying and he has been making long-range entries for some of his horses. Sea Fox, who won at Kempton a fortnight ago, is entered in the Lincoln on 24 March
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died after a crash on the Pont Ebbw Roundabout near Tredegar Park in Newport. Patrick Gerrard Hughes, known as Gerry, was injured in the crash on January 26, and later died at the Royal Gwent Hospital. In
COMMUNITY groups, sports and social clubs, churches, schools and businesses are being urged to join in with the annual Torfaen Spring Clean in March. Torfaen County Borough Council is partnering with Keep Wales Tidy (KWT) and inviting groups to
WALES have been told by World Rugby's referees' chief that the television match official made a mistake with the controversial no-try incident against England at Twickenham. Wales full-back Gareth Anscombe saw a try ruled out in the first half
RUNNERS will be once again hitting the tarmac as a popular race returns. The Race for Wildlife, the Gwent Wildlife Trust's annual road race, will return on May 13 after they took a break in 2017 due to work being done on part of the route.
THE son of former Welsh Government minister Carl Sargeant, who was elected to succeed him in the Assembly last week, has paid tribute to his father in his maiden speech. And Jack Sargeant, who was elected as Alyn and Deeside AM in a by-election
THE leader of Newport City Council has explained why she pulled out of the race to be Welsh Labour's new deputy leader. Welsh Labour is due to elect its first-ever deputy leader at its spring conference in April. Under rules agreed last year, the
WALES sevens international Ethan Davies is still dreaming of the Gold Coast after fearing his Commonwealth Games hopes had been dashed by injury. The 23-year-old from Pontypool is on the comeback trail after suffering a blow to his knee on the World
POLICE investigating a 'deliberate' fire in Ringland, Newport, have said "no further lines of enquiry" are available at present. A huge blaze in Ringland Avenue, Newport, on Thursday evening caused damage to a garage and cars and several residents
WING Alex Cuthbert has been ruled out of Wales' Six Nations campaign after suffering a knee injury that needs surgery. The 27-year-old Lions speedster suffered the blow in Cardiff Blues’ final training session ahead of their Guinness PRO14 clash
EBBW Vale can book a trip to Bargoed in the last eight of the National Cup should they beat Bridgend in their rearranged second-round tie at the Brewery Field tonight (kick-off 7.30pm). The Steelmen head west after the clash, originally scheduled
PANCAKE Day only comes round once a year so here is your guide to making the perfect one. Yesterday afternoon I was at Kaspa's in Newport, trying to find out what it takes to make a perfect pancake. Senior manager, Zubi Ali, said the famous
WORK demolishing the former Sainsbury’s building in Newport city centre as part of a £60m redevelopment scheme could finally start next month, the site’s owners have said. The Bristol-based Fear Group bought the site about six years ago, and obtained
BUS drivers shaved their heads and beards in memory of a colleague who recently died passed away due to cancer. Stagecoach bus drivers from Blackwood depot shaved in memory of Stuart Powell, an ex Blackwood driver who recently died passed away
THE FA Cup adventure may be over but Newport County AFC star David Pipe insists the players are all fired up to ensure they return to Wembley for the League Two play-off final. After Saturday’s clash with Forest Green Rovers was postponed due to
RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after a body of a British bulldog was found dumped in a skip in Newport. The tan and white female dog was found in a skip outside a property at Riverside, Newport at around 12pm on Friday. She was wrapped
The former Avana Bakeries site in Rogerstone is set to become a business park after it was sold to commercial property company Rombourne. Cardiff-based Rombourne plans to develop the nine acre site to provide up to 200,000 sq ft of manufacturing
THE AM for Torfaen has highlighted the impact of social media on the emotional and mental health of children and young people, writes Alisha Cadogan. As chairwoman of the Children, Young People and Education Committee, Lynne Neagle said that although
THE League Two clash between Newport County AFC and Forest Green Rovers has been rearranged for Tuesday, March 6 (kick-off 7.45pm). The match was was originally scheduled to be played last Saturday but was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at
A NEWPORT woman is demanding answers from Gwent health chiefs over the death of her partner, claiming there was a 'lack of care' at the hospital where he died. Celia Jones, of Newport, says she is furious with how the Royal Gwent treated her partner
THERE are traffic delays on the M4 this morning. Delays increasing and delays of five minutes on M4 Eastbound between M4 and J28 A48. Average speed is 20 mph. There are delays on M4 Westbound between J24 A449 and J26 A4051. Average speed is
SATURDAY’S postponement meant we didn’t have to learn five things from Newport County AFC v Forest Green Rovers but the one thing we did learn is that the new Rodney Parade pitch is not invulnerable. Referee Christopher Sarginson’s decision to
WE WANT to see your pancake pictures. Please send them to us, we will upload them on our website throughout the day. A nationwide study conducted by Clarks Maple Syrup published today revealed that whether you “toss” or “turn” your pancakes
THE speed limit on the M48 old Severn Bridge has been set at 40mph due to strong winds. The speed restriction is in place both ways between J2 A466 Newhouse Roundabout and J1 B4461.
A TAX on vacant land could be introduced in Wales under plans to be announced today. But controversial plans for a tourism tax have not been ruled out. In October the Welsh Government announced a shortlist of four possible new taxes it was considering
THE chief executive of a drugs charity is calling for immediate action to prevent the spread of fentanyl in Gwent. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic, originally created for surgery recovery and treatment of short-term pain.
A MAN who took more than 35 indecent videos of children has been jailed. Christopher Bunn was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday afternoon after previously pleading guilty to three charges of taking indecent images of children and three
UPDATE: 10.25am A Gwent Police spokeswoman said: "At 2pm yesterday, Monday 12th February 2018, emergency services attended an address in Tynewydd Terrace in Newbridge, following reports of concern for the welfare of a man who hadn’t been seen for
A SECTION of the A465 Heads of the Valley Road’s ‘Gateway’ bridge was successfully installed over the weekend. The part was fitted by Costain on Sunday morning. Due to the unpredictable weather over the past weekend, the firm installed the second
MICHAEL Flynn says the achievement of taking Newport County AFC to Wembley in the FA Cup will mean nothing if the rest of the season turns out to be a “damp squib” for his side. County slipped to 12th in the League Two table after Saturday’s home
BLAENAU Gwent County Borough Council has made close to £1,500 in the past four years by selling advertising space on its website. The decision was made in August 2014 and was brought in as a method of raising additional funds, when resources are
A NEW report published today by a campaigning charity highlights the devastating link between poverty and suicide. Samaritans Cymru have today launched a report which sets out a number of recommendations to tackle this link in Wales, including
