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  • City message: Go all out for it!

    We visit Sunderland - which became a city in 1992 - to find out from our friends in the north how it has changed their home "GO all out for it." This is the message to Newportonians from the leader of Sunderland City council, Colin Anderson, who has seen

  • Chinese seem to be ahead of us

    NEWPORT is recognised as a city in Beijing, so why not in our own country? That is the question being asked by Councillor Jim Kirkwood, the man behind the recent youth exchange between China and Newport. The Caerleon ward councillor is backing Newport's

  • Ponies still suffering

    NEARLY four months after a planned round-up of ponies on Gelligaer Common was started and abandoned, an animal charity has voiced its 'frustration' that hundreds of ponies still remain on the common. The round-up was organised in April by the RSPCA, after

  • LABOUR easily hold on to Torfaen

    Torfaen constituency results Lynne Neagle (Labour) (pictured) 10,152,Nicholas Ramsay (Conservative 3,188,Michael German (Liberal Democrat) 2,746, Aneurin Preece (Plaid Cymru) 2,092, David J Rowlands (UK Independence Party 1,377 Majority 6,964, Majority

  • Monmouth - fact file

    * Size of constituency: 831 sq km * Population: 84,885 * Electorate: 62,879 * Unemployed: 1,597 * Major towns: Abergavenny, Chepstow, Monmouth. * Welsh Speakers: 2.7 per cent CANDIDATES: Conservative - David Davies; Labour - Sian James; Liberal Democrat

  • Well versed in how to get ahead

    Some well-placed advice helped budding Gwent poet, Carl Griffin, to find the rhythm he needed to switch from laying bricks to constructing rhymes. Originally enrolled on a bricklaying course, it quickly became obvious both to Sarah and his advisers at

  • How Others See Us

    At the request of the Welsh Assembly Government, Careers Wales Gwent and careers companies across Wales undertook a major evaluation of the services provided to Year 11 students and their parents plus sixth form and college students. In all 504 Year 11

  • Our Directors

    The success of the company owes much to the time, effort and expertise of the non-executive directors, drawn from industry, education and local authorities. Their contribution is given free of charge. The directors during the year were: Gareth Barker

  • Aiming to Net your support

    NEWPORT's bid for city status has gone online. Supporters can sign up and make comments about the campaign, or even send an e-mail card to a friend, asking them to back the bid. There are already more than 60 supporters' names on the city status website

  • In the market for good advice

    Careers Wales Gwent advisers grabbed a prime pitch for getting their message across to the community when they set out their stall alongside the market traders. As part of the commitment to take careers information out to the public, Careers Advisers

  • Good advice - it's magic

    Eighteen year old Chris Kenward knows that there is no magic formula for getting an unusual career off the ground. But by working with Careers Wales Gwent, he is now getting closer to achieving his dream. Inspired by top American street magician, David

  • A year to remember

    A year of change and a year of challenge, is probably how best to sum up one of the most memorable 12 month periods in the life of Careers Wales Gwent. It was a time of expansion, as our staff increased by more than 20% in order to extend our service

  • Steelman nurses new ambitions

    Being made redundant spelt a new start for Llanwern steelworker Andrew Purves, and a new opportunity to show the caring side of his nature. With the help of careers advice he has just begun training to become a mental health nurse. Chris Williams of Careers

  • Blaenau Gwent - Workers suffered many cruel blows

    As the National Assembly elections loom, your Argus is reporting on each constituency. In the latest of our profiles, HELEN MORGAN looks at Blaenau Gwent. THE constituency of Blaenau Gwent is one of the most deprived in Wales. High levels of unemployment

  • Newport East - Cash input stokes hope for deprived

    As the National Assembly elections loom, your Argus is reporting on each constituency. In the first of our profiles, MARK CHOUEKE looks at Newport East. THE constituency of Newport East - in the shadow of the giant Corus plant at Llanwern - had more than

  • EX-MP Foot marks 90th birthday

    MICHAEL Foot raised a glass in celebration of his 90th birthday last night at a special party for his friends and family in London's West End. The former Labour leader and MP for Blaenau Gwent invited the Argus to join him at the Labour left's unofficial

  • Ein Siarter Cleientiaid

    Mae gan ein holl gleientiaid hawl i: Wybodaeth ar: swyddi, gyrfaoedd addysg a hyfforddiant tueddiadau'r farchnad lafur, sut i ddod o hyd i swydd a'i chadw, budd-daliadau, lwfansau hyfforddi a grantiau Arweiniad I'ch helpu i: Gynllunio eich gyrfa yn y

  • Tm Cynghori yn golfalu am y gofalwyr

    Gall camu yn l i addysg fod yn brofiad brawychus, ond, i staff Cartref Nyrsio Highfields, roedd cymorth wrth law. Bu tm datblygu Gweithlu Gyrfa Cymru Gwent yn ymweld 'r staff yn y cartref yn y Coed-duon i'w helpu i gynllunio'r hyfforddiant a'r datblygu

  • Menter yn Camu i'r Llwyfan

    Mae dwsinau o bobl sydd wedi cymryd y cam dewr o sefydlu eu mentrau eu hunain yn awr yn rhannu eu profiad gyda disgyblion Gwent gan ddweud yn union sut y mae byd menter wedi eu trin. Fel rhan o'r Prosiect Dynamo - a redir yng Ngwent dros y WDA gan Gyrfa

  • Y Ffordd Y Mae Eraill Yn Ein Gweld

    Ar gais Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru, cynhaliodd Gyrfa Cymru Gwent a chwmnau gyrfa ledled Cymru werthusiad trylwyr o'r gwasanaeth a ddarperir i fyfyrwyr Blwyddyn 11 a'u rhieni yn ogystal rhieni a myfyrwyr chweched dosbarth a choleg. Yn gyfan gwbl, cwblhaodd

  • Popeth amdano ni

    Ein cyfarwyddwyr: Mae llwyddiant y cwmni yn ddyledus i raddau helaeth i amser, ymdrech ac arbenigedd y cyfarwyddwyr anweithredol, a dynnwyd o ddiwydiant, addysg ac awdurdodau lleol. Rhoddir eu cyfraniad yn ddi-dl. Y cyfarwyddwyr yn ystod y flwyddyn oedd

  • Yn y Farchnad am Gyngor Da

    Bachodd cynghorwyr Gyrfa Cymru Gwent safle da i gyflwyno eu neges i'r gymuned wrth sefydlu eu stondin wrth ochr y masnachwyr. Fel rhan o'r ymrwymiad i fynd gwybodaeth gyrfaoedd allan i'r cyhoedd, bu Cynghorwyr Gyrfaoedd yn Rhanbarth y Gogledd Orllewin

  • Dyn y Dur yn Meithrin Uchelgais Newydd

    Roedd cael ei ddiswyddo yn golygu cychwyn newydd i weithiwr dur o Lanwern, Andrew Purves, a chyfle newydd i ddangos ochr ofalus ei gymeriad. Gyda chymorth cyngor gyrfaoedd mae newydd gychwyn hyfforddiant i ddod yn nyrs iechyd meddwl. Dywedodd Chris Williams

  • Craig yr Oedrannau Oll

    Mae drysau cyfle yn agor i ddegau o filoedd o bobl ifanc ac oedolion ledled Gwent diolch i gyngor a chefnogaeth gwasanaeth cynghori 'trwy gydol oes' newydd. Dangosodd adroddiad blynyddol blwyddyn gyntaf Gyrfa Cymru Gwent wedi iddo gael ei ehangu i gynnwys

  • Sweet side of bid

    THE winner of an official Newport city bid cake says hopes that the town will be as lucky as he is when the Queen makes her announcement. BBC journalist Owain Clarke won the centrepiece of the luxury cake in a draw at the National Assembly yesterday.

  • Merchant sailors fly the flag

    THE men who sailed under the Red Ensign have given their support to Newport's bid for city status. After a meeting of the Newport (Gwent) Branch of the Merchant Navy Association, Mr Bertram Bale, branch chairman and national vice-president, said: "Backing

  • Law regains seat with a crushing victory

    Blaenau Gwent constituency results Peter Law (Labour) (pictured) 13,884, Steve Bard (Liberal Democrat) 2,148, Rhys Ab Elis (Plaid Cymru ) 1,889, Barrie O'Keefe (Conservative) 1,131, Roger Thomas (UK Independence Party) 719 Majority 11,736, Majority 1999

  • Major stores in Sunday opening

    A STEP in the long walk to city status is being taken by Newport's shop-owners. Sunday shopping starts in earnest this weekend with more than 20 of the town's major stores throwing open their doors. And there will be free parking in some of the town's

  • Meet your candidates: Newport East

    The Newport East constituency candidates are: Mohammed Ashgar, Plaid Cymru IF I am selected as a Member of the Assembly my main objective will be to help and support my constituents to come on line with other parts of the UK and Europe in the fields of

  • The lowdown on who the MEPs back

    THE people of Newport may have felt disappointed by claims that Welsh Euro MPs are all backing Wrexham's bid for city status. What about our MEPs, you ask? Aren't they, like the South Wales Argus, backing Newport's bid? Well, if you delve a little deeper

  • What you think of the Assembly Alan Hudson, 69, Caldicot Way, Cwmbran: 'I don't think the Assembly is doing anything for Torfaen. As far as I can see they have done nothing. I can't see the point of the Assembly. I think it's just a white elephant.' Betty

  • Angry residents block off road

    RESIDENTS fed up with motorists speeding through their area blocked off a road - and say they will continue protesting until action is taken. As the Argus reported yesterday, the action at the Byways, in Greenmeadow, Cwmbran, was organised by Rachael

  • Sky's the limit in our city bid

    IT'S the kind of advertising you just couldn't buy. As Newport County prepare to face Blackpool in an FA Cup battle next Wednesday, both the team and town will have a prime-time TV slot. And for those backing Newport's bid to gain city status, the timing

  • TOUGH campaign leaves Griffiths the winner

    Newport East constituency results John Griffiths (Labour) (pictured) 7,621, Matthew Evans (Conservative) 4,157, Ed Townsend (Liberal Democrat) 2,768, Mohammad Asghar (Plaid Cymru ) 1,555, Neal Reynolds (UK Independence Party) 987 Majority 3,464, Majority

  • What you think of the Assembly Mary Ann O'Higgins, 50, of Abergavenny: 'I think the National Assembly is a good thing but it can lose its way a little bit. I think if it had more powers then we would get a higher calibre of person wanting to get involved

  • Meet your candidates: Blaenau Gwent

    THE Blaenau Gwent constituency candidates are: Roger Thomas, UK Independence Party I AM 39-years-old, have been married for 12 years and have two children. I have worked in the rail industry for the past 18 years and I am a member of the RMT Union. Six

  • Hansen's vision

    WALES coach Steve Hansen says the £3m financial boost for the country's academies is "another piece in the jigsaw which is the future of Welsh rugby". And he predicts the influx of young talent that will result, together with the new system of regional

  • Regional constituency results Votes polled for all parties: Labour 76,522 Conservative 34,231 Plaid Cymru 21,384 Liberal Democrats 17,661 UK Independence Party 5,949 Green 5,291 Socialist Labour Party 3,695 BNP 3,210 Independent Party Wales 1,226 ProLife

  • Punters back city status bid

    HUNDREDS of Newport bingo players added their names to the town's city status bid petition when campaigners visited Castle Bingo. Flags, posters and announcements throughout the night reminded punters to add their name to the growing list of supporters

  • Torfaen - Assembly in doghouse

    The constituency of Torfaen includes some of the most impoverished areas in Wales. As CERI HILLIER discovered, many residents feel that more is needed from the Assembly if the situation is to improve THE contrasts in Torfaen may seem clearly defined.

  • Steel site 'no' for hospital

    UNCERTAINTY over the environment and timescale this week scuppered plans to site Blaenau Gwent's proposed £28.5m community hospital on a redeveloped Corus Ebbw Vale site. These were key factors in a decision by Blaenau Gwent Local Health Board (LHB) this

  • This year's regional candidates

    Complete listing of this year's candidates. BNP * Pauline Gregory Conservative * David Davies * William Graham * Laura Anne Jones * Nicholas Ramsay * John Prosser * Barrie O'Keefe * Terri Anne Matthews * Matthew Evans Green * Peter Varley * Ann Were *

  • Butler returned with nearly 50% of the vote.

    Newport West constituency results Rosemary Butler (Labour) (pictured) 10,053, William Graham (Conservative) 6,301, Phylip Hobson (Liberal Democrat) 2,094, Tony Salkeld (Plaid Cymru ) 1,678, Hugh Moelwyn-Hughes (UK Independence Party) 1,102, Richard Morse

  • Furious village wants action after fires

    ANGRY Wattsville residents last night called on Gwent police to help them tackle anti-social behaviour in their village. The call came at a public meeting to discuss the aftermath of forest fires that devastated the mountainside above the village in April

  • What you think of the Assembly DILYS ABBOTT, 76, from Ebbw Vale, said: 'I don't think much of the Assembly, it's just a talking shop. 'If there was a party standing here to scrap it, I would vote for them. 'The Assembly is just jobs for the boys.' MYRA

  • What you think of the Assembly STEPHEN GRIFFITHS, aged 44, from Rogerstone, said: 'To be honest I'm happy to be governed from London, and I don't think I'll vote this time. But I have noticed that Labour is planning to bring in free NHS prescriptions

  • Newport - the newest city in Wales!

    NEWPORT is today the newest city in Wales. Lord Chancellor Derry Irvine announced that Newport beat off competition from five other Welsh towns to clinch city status for the Queen's Golden Jubilee - after attempting to achieve it for almost a decade.

  • Youngsters re-enact Chartist uprising

    NEWPORT children, some of whom are pictured, turned back the clock on Saturday to the time of the historic Chartist Uprising. Pupils from six schools marched down Stow Hill chanting the demands of the Chartists. When they reached Westgate Square they

  • Angry teachers on school picket line

    A ROW over teacher redundancies and proposed funding cuts in Wales came to a head this morning when some staff at a Valleys school went on strike. Oakdale Comprehensive School was picketed today by members of the teaching union NASUWT after it was decided

  • Fire threatens wood

    YOUNGSTERS are jeopardising a community woods project on a Newport housing estate - because they keep setting fire to them. The Argus reported in April how fire crews were being repeatedly called out to extinguish fires in woods behind Newport's Duffryn

  • County fans back changes

    BUOYANT Newport County fans are hoping the imminent boardroom power-shift will deliver on-the-field success. Five high-profile members of Newport's business fraternity, who have been voluntarily advising County to run their financial affairs over the

  • Now Westminster will decide town's case

    NEWPORT'S case to become the new Welsh city is being taken to Westmin-ster tomorrow. At a reception, co-hosted by Newport MPs Paul Flynn and Alan Howarth, the town's case to be awarded city status in the Queen's Golden Jubilee year will be outlined. MPs

  • Newport West - fact file

    * Size of constituency: 96 sq km * Population of city: 137,011 * Electorate in constituency: 60,088 * Unemployed in city: 3,777 * Major cities and towns: Newport, Caerleon. * Welsh Speakers: 2.7 per cent Candidates: Conservative - William Graham; Labour

  • Meet your candidates: Newport West

    The Newport West constituency candidates are: Rosemary Butler, Labour I take pride in the knowledge that the benefits of Labour's ambitious policies for Wales are nowhere more apparent than in this constituency. The massive redundancies at Llanwern had

  • Legions thrill to city bid launch

    NEWPORT'S city status bid got off to a flying start on Saturday, with everyone from Romans to rugby fans joining in the fun. The official launch of the bid started off in the town centre, where shoppers and traders were getting into the spirit of the

  • Countryside to city, it's time to decide

    As the Assembly elections draw near, we have profiled local constituency areas, assessing the achievements and failures,and asking people's views. Our final profile is the South Wales East electoral region. IN ADDITION to voting for a candidate to represent

  • Romans will be doing their bit

    NEWPORT will be pulling out all the stops next weekend with a host of Roman celebrations to help the town launch its bid to become a city. The fun starts in the town centre at 11am when Roman soldiers, guards, citizens and Celtic warriors will be handing

  • Meet your South Wales East candidates

    HERE are the candidates for South Wales East. Four of these will be elected by means of the second vote which is for a party and not a candidate. Laura Anne Jones, Conservative. Also Caerphilly candidate AS a farmer's daughter and daughter of a former

  • Plaid loses as Labour revives fortunes

    PLAID Cymru lost two of their Gwent AMs last night - five across Wales - with Labour and the Conservatives gaining one each. The first Plaid seat to go was in Islwyn where Brian Hancock (pictured) lost out in a massive swing to Labour's Irene James. Mr

  • What you think of the Assembly TED MORT, 80, Victoria Avenue in Maindee: 'I've been Labour all my life but I but I feel disillusioned with it all. Internally, I'd say the Assembly isn't doing such a bad job. I'll be voting Labour again next month - there

  • Newport v Cardiff - 26.04.02

    MATT PINI SETS UP AN ATTACK MATT MOSTYN POWERS THROUGH FOR NEWPORT MATT MOSTYN IS HELD BY CRAIG MORGAN AND SPENCER JOHN

  • Newport v Glasgow - 09.03.02

    Great effort by Breeze, sadly the referee had blown for a penalty. Newport's Andy Marinos heading for the Glasgow line. Andy Powell, on his way to the line for the first try. Tonu'u crossing the line for Newport's second try.

  • Cardiff v Newport - 27.08.01

    Ben Breeze on the attack for Newport against Cardiff. Joe Powell takes the ball in the lineout for Newport. Andy Marinos heading for the Cardiff line.

  • Bridgend v Newport - 22.09.01

    Newport's Jonathan Pritchard is held in the tackle. Captain Simon Raiwalui sprints in for a try against Bridgend. Matt Mostyn grounds with Dafydd James closing in.

  • Newport v Neath - 17.04.02

    BUXTON STORMS THROUGH THE CROWD. MATT MOSTYN SCORES NEWPORT'S TRY IN THE DYING MINUTES. MATT PINI GET CAUGHT ON THE ADVANCE GARVEY BEING HELD UP BY THE NEATH FORWARDS

  • Bonymaen v Newport - 23.02.02

    Newport's Emyr Lewis goes over for a try. Newport's Shane Howarth. Shane Howarth kicks. Nathen Brew goes over for a try.

  • Munster v Newport - 08.09.01

    Peter Buxton tackles Mick Galwey of Munster. Newport's Simon Raiwalui wins a lineout. Newport's hooker James Richards takes a pop ball.

  • Neath v Newport - 15.09.01

    Andrew Powell pressured by Conner and Sinkinson. Newport's Jason Forster on the run against Neath. Newport lock Mike Voyle guides the ball safely down.

  • Newcastle v Newport - 29.09.01

    Ofisa Tunu'u blocks Newcastle's Pat Lam. Jonny Wilkinson is stopped by Newports Shane Howarth Tom May is hauled down by the Newport defence.

  • Newport v Leinster - 30.11.01

    Adrian Garvey is stopped by Victor Costello and Eric Miller. Matt Mostyn is caught by Brian O'Driscoll and Shane Horgan. Adrian Garvey on the charge for Newport.

  • Caerphilly v Newport - 15.12.01

    Shane Howarth on the attack against Caerphilly. Matt Mostyn on the attack against Caerphilly. Peter Buxton on the attack for Newport.

  • Newport v Ebbw Vale - 26.12.01

    Ian Gough gets caught out in the duel against Ebbw Vale. Simon Raiwalui gets clobbered by three Ebbw Vale players. Ebbw Vale's Gareth Cull attempts a penalty kick.

  • Newport v Llanelli - 18.01.02

    Shane Howart is tackled by Scott Morgan. Garvey shrugs aside Wayne Proctor to score. Mike Voyle on the charge. Raiwalui is tackled by Gareth Bowen and Dafydd Jones. Mike Voyle takes on Garan Evans.

  • Edinburgh v Newport - 07.02.02

    Peter Buxton on the charge. The Newport defence puts and end to an Edinburgh attack. Newport's Peter Buxton in the thick of things. Matt Mostyn interceps and heads for the Edinburgh line. Newport scrum half Ofisa Tonu'u on the charge.

  • Was Jenna buried alive? asks QC

    MICHAEL BALDWIN was yesterday confronted with the possibility that stepdaughter Jenna Brookfield may have been buried alive. Prosecution counsel David Aubrey, QC, asked him: "Have you considered the dreadful possibility that she may have been alive when

  • Newport East - fact file

    Background: The constituency currently represented by Labour's John Griffiths, consists of the wards of Langstone, Llanwern, Liswerry, Ringland, Alway, Beechwood, St Julian's and Victoria. Candidates: Conservative - Matthew Evans; Labour and Co-operative

  • Labour regain ascendancy in Islwyn

    Islwyn constituency results Irene James (Labour) (pictured) 11,246, Brian Hancock (Plaid Cymru ) 3,926, Paul Taylor (Tinker Against the Assembly) 2,201, Terri Anne Matthews (Conservative) 1,848, Huw Price (Liberal Democrat) 1,268 Majority 7,320, Majority

  • What you think of the Assembly CLEM SMITH, 59, a lead factory operator from Park Road, Newbridge: 'They are trying their best. They are thinking of opening the railway line in five years' time. I'm against the new Assembly building, though it is abominable

  • Town centre set for Roman invasion

    PREPARE to meet the Romans in Newport tomorrow. They will be everywhere, showing us how proud they were to have lived in a city. Not Rome, of course - although many of them may well have come from the Eternal City - but Caerleon. It may be a town now

  • Our Client Charter

    All our clients are entitled to: Information on: *Jobs, careers, education and training, labour market trends, how to find and keep a job, benefits, training allowances and grants. Guidance to help you: *Plan your future career. *Identify appropriate

  • Starring role for enterprise

    Dozens of people who have taken the bold step of setting up their own enterprises are now sharing with teenagers in Gwent just what life has been like for them. As part of the Dynamo Project - run in Gwent for the WDA by Careers Wales Gwent - these "role

  • Advice team cares for the carers

    Stepping back into learning can be daunting, but, for the staff at Highfields Nursing Home, help was at hand. The Workforce Development Team at Careers Wales Gwent visited staff at the Blackwood-based home to help them map out the up-to-date training

  • Gateway puts Lee on parade

    When Lee Jones from Cwmtillery left school at 16, he had no idea what to do next with his life. Now only months later he's marching in a very definite direction, having completed his basic training in readiness for a promising career in the army. Lee's

  • Extra support gets Victoria on the move

    Victoria Prewett, from Abertillery is cooking up a new career in the kitchen thanks to the individual help and support she received from Careers Wales Gwent. Victoria, 22, has learning difficulties and has worked closely with the Special Needs Team at

  • Factfile 2001/02 - Careers Wales Gwent

    17,504 young people received careers information packs (target 17,504) 2,043 group sessions for young people were held (target 2,308) 22,221 careers guidance interviews with young people were held (target 24,344), 11,058 of them culminating in a personal

  • A rock of all ages

    Doors of opportunity are opening for tens of thousands of young people and adults across Gwent thanks to the advice and support of a new "lifelong" guidance service. The report on the first year of the expanded Careers Wales Gwent, which now covers all

  • Meet your candidates: Islwyn

    THE Islwyn constituency candidates are: Irene James, Labour I am the daughter of a miner. I live in Cwmcarn and teach in a primary school in Risca. I believe that investing in the health service, schools and providing real jobs is vital to improving our

  • Rail link will cut traffic

    UP TO 5,000 fewer lorry journeys a year will be made on Gwent's roads - thanks to a new rail freight facility at Newport docks. An Assembly grant of £1.72 million will mean scrap metal, currently transported by road, will now travel by rail. The money

  • Yr Awen yn Arwain Ymlaen

    Bu ychydig o gyngor ar yr adeg iawn o gymorth i'r egin fardd o Went, Carl Griffin, i ddarganfod y mydr angenrheidiol i newid o osod brics i lunio penillion. Roedd Carl yn fachgen ifanc 16 mlwydd oed swil pan aeth i mewn i fenter Porth yr Ifanc Gyrfa Cymru

  • Porth yr Ifanc yn arwain Lee ar Bard

    Pan adawodd Lee Jones o Gwmtyleri yr ysgol yn 16, nid oedd ganddo unrhyw syniad beth fyddai yn ei wneud nesaf. Yn awr ychydig fisoedd yn ddiweddarach mae'n camu i gyfeiriad pendant iawn, wedi iddo gwblhau ei hyfforddiant sylfaenol yn barod ar gyfer gyrfa

  • Popeth amdano ni

    Ein cyfarwyddwyr: Mae llwyddiant y cwmni yn ddyledus i raddau helaeth i amser, ymdrech ac arbenigedd y cyfarwyddwyr anweithredol, a dynnwyd o ddiwydiant, addysg ac awdurdodau lleol. Rhoddir eu cyfraniad yn ddi-dl. Y cyfarwyddwyr yn ystod y flwyddyn oedd

  • Cefnogaeth Ychwanegol yn Hwb i Victoria

    Mae Victoria Prewett, o Abertyleri yn llunio gyrfa newydd yn y gegin diolch i'r help a'r gefnogaeth unigol a dderbyniodd gan Gyrfa Cymru Gwent. Mae gan Victoria, 22, anawsterau dysgu ac mae wedi gweithio'n glos gyda Thm Anghenion Arbennig Gyrfa Cymru

  • Ffeiloffaith 2001-02 - Gyrfa Cymru Gwent

    Derbyniodd 17,504 o bobl ifanc becynnau gwybodaeth gyrfaoedd (targed 17,504) Cynhaliwyd 2,043 sesiwn grŵp i bobl ifanc (targed 2,308) Cynhaliwyd 22,221 cyfweliad arweiniad gyrfaoedd gyda phobl ifanc (targed 24,344), 11,058 yn arwain at gynllun

  • Cyngor Da - Mae'n Lledrithiol

    Mae Chris Kenward, deunaw oed yn gwybod nad oes ffordd hudol o sefydlu gyrfa anarferol, ond trwy weithio gyda Gyrfa Cymru, Gwent, y mae yn awr yn nes at wireddu ei freuddwyd. Wedi ei ysbrydoli gan brif gonsuriwr stryd America, David Blaine, fe wyddai

  • Meet your candidates: Monmouth

    The Monmouth constituency candidates are: David Davies, Conservative DAVID Davies was a founder member of the anti-Assembly 'Just Say No' campaign in south-east Wales, where there was an overwhelming vote against the Assembly. "Members of other political

  • Blwyddyn i'w Chofio

    Blwyddyn o newid a blwyddyn o sialensiau mae'n debyg yw'r ffordd orau o grynhoi 12 mis sydd ymhlieth y mwyaf cofiadwy yn hanes Gyrfa Cymru Gwent. Roedd yn amser o ehangu, wrth i'n staff gynyddu o fwy nag 20% er mwyn ymestyn ein gwasanaeth i oedolion yn

  • No upset in Monmouth as Tories sweep home

    Monmouth constituency results David Davies (Conservative) (pictured) 15,989, Sian James (Labour) 7,479, Alison Willott (Liberal Democrat) 2,973, Stephen Thomas (Plaid Cymru ) 1,355 Majority 8,510, Majority 1999 2,712 (Conservative), Swing . . . . . .

  • More of your South Wales East candidates

    Gareth Roberts, Independent Wales Party. GARETH Roberts has been a member of the Party almost since its foundation in 2000. Gareth brings with him many years of experience, particularly with regard to public transport and our rail system. I'm standing

  • How the parties stand across Wales. Aberavon Brian Gibbons (Lab) Alyn and Deeside Brian Gibbons (Lab) Brecon and Radnorshire Kirsty Williams (Lib Dem) Bridgend Carwyn Jones (Lab) Caernarfon Alun Jones (Plaid) Caerphilly Jeff Cuthbert (Lab) Cardiff Central

  • Mourner fined for violence

    TWO men involved in a brawl after a funeral wake - which ended with a mourner's nose being bitten off - were yesterday sentenced for their part in the fight. James Callaghan, aged 27, of Nicholas Street, Pontypool, had his nose bitten off after violence

  • The path to city status

    GARETH PRICE looks back through the archives to track the story of Newport's bid to become a city. December 18, 2000 Disappointment clouds the town as Newport's previous millennium bid for city status fails. The announcement triggered the start of the

  • 'We'll carry on the fight'

    THE fight to save a day centre for disabled people will continue, despite the fact that councillors have agree a new £24m superschool will be built on the site. As the Argus reported yesterday, Torfaen councillors have agreed the proposed Torfaen Learning

  • Backing Newport city!

    NEWPORT's bid for city status is following up a successful trip to Westminster with a visit to the Assembly tomorrow. The announcement of which Welsh town will win the honour of city status for the Queen's Golden Jubilee will be made very soon and the

  • Sir Anthony adds bite to city drive

    NEWPORT'S bid to become a city has been given extra bite after securing the support of Silence of the Lambs star Sir Anthony Hopkins. The former pupil at Pontypool's West Mon Comprehensive School and Caerleon resident has been a US citizen since 2000,

  • Croft puts Glam in command

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