STEEL rolling and finishing at Llanwern has a big future in the brave new (steel) world being fashioned by Corus chief executive Philippe Varin. That was the conclusion of a press conference given by Mr Varin in South Wales last week. The Frenchman was
A NEWPORT man and private security consultant helping to train the Iraqi police force was killed in a rebel attack in the northern city of Mosul. Former Territorial Army SAS soldier Julian Davies, was ambushed in the early hours of Thursday, June 24,
South Africa 53 Wales 18 Wales coach Mike Ruddock was left with much to ponder as his team were overrun by a Percy Montgomery-inspired South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday. Wales had to deal with a home side superior in all departments and were outscored
TWO hearing experts based at the Royal Gwent Hospital defrauded their employer by thousands of pounds over a 13-year period, a court heard Charles Gavin Davies, 53, and Michael John Jones, 50, "created a little empire which was owned, controlled and policed
GWENT single mum Justine Williams is an adult learner who is juggling family, work and education to help create a better future for herself and her two young children. The beauty therapist, 32, of North Street, Abergavenny, studied part-time for a Post
Thousands of adults who missed out on qualifications earlier in life are set to receive a financial 'kick start' from the National Council - ELWa to encourage them to get back into learning. Under the new Individual Learning Accounts (ILA) Wales, people
Qualifications count and it's never too late to go to university. That's a lesson being learned by sports stars who are discovering that it pays to look to the future and gain qualifications that will prove useful when their sporting careers are over.
Today's education system offers so much choice that young people are faced with a bewildering array of study options. It can be just as daunting for parents struggling to keep up to date with the full range of qualifications available. But parents will
WALES coach Mike Ruddock says the majority of his shattered touring party need ten weeks rest before resuming pre-season training and he hopes the regions play ball. On returning home with the Wales party from Argentina and South Africa yesterday, Ruddock
MORE than 800 young Gwent musicians are set to perform in London in July. Twelve ensembles organised by the Gwent Music Support Service have been invited to the National Festival being held at the South Bank in London from July 5 to 10. It is the largest
School leavers hunting for their first step on the career ladder should look no further than t2 Skills. The Newport-based training provider offers a five-week Foundation Modern Apprenticeship training course to help young people make the successful transition
WALES coach Mike Ruddock says the majority of his shattered touring party need ten weeks rest before resuming pre-season training and he hopes the regions play ball. On returning home with the Wales party from Argentina and South Africa yesterday, Ruddock
PLANS for a fun day to raise money in memory of three Cwmbran friends could be scuppered. Residents fear a planned fundraising fete to help remember three friends who died in Pontnewydd will not go ahead because of the need for health and safety safeguards
A FORMER colliery site in one of the most deprived communities in Wales is being transformed through a major regeneration scheme. New Tredegar is about to benefit from a new school and community wing, a relief road, landscaping works and other environmental
RUGBY star Ceri Sweeney is being hailed a hero today after saving the life of his team-mate, Alix Popham, from Gwent, during a Wales test match. The Newport Gwent Dragons star pulled Mr Popham's tongue out of his throat to prevent him swallowing it after
RUGBY star Ceri Sweeney is being hailed a hero today after saving the life of his team-mate, Alix Popham, from Gwent, during a Wales test match. The Newport Gwent Dragons star pulled Mr Popham's tongue out of his throat to prevent him swallowing it after
SHEETING rain which sends locals scampering for wellies and waxed jackets doesn't faze men who are used to working in some of the most inhospital regions on earth. Miguel Gualtieri from the Andean region of Argentina, cocked an eye at the storm lashing
OVER 300 mobile phone masts and TV towers in Gwent have been bought up by National Grid Transco. The purchase is part of a £1.1bn deal announced yesterday to acquire the UK business of Crown Castle International. NGT own the electricity and gas network
JULIAN Winn admits he is facing a race against time to get ready for the Olympics after suffering a knee injury in Serbia. The Abergavenny 31-year-old (pictured) started the Celtic Manor British Road Race Championships on Sunday but lasted less than 40
EUROPE can learn a lot from Newport and Wales when it comes to nurturing new business, according to David Russ, managing director of Newport & Gwent Enterprise. Mr Russ and Dr Caryl Cresswell, from the University of Wales, Newport, have just returned
FLOWERS are being banned from Gwent hospital wards because they could spread the superbug infection MRSA. The Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, and Caerphilly Miners Hospital have all issued notices telling visitors not
The Motaquote Insurance Welsh League have already decided not to compete against Wales' mammoth World Cup qualifying clash with England - even if it is the away game. The two countries clash in England - probably at Old Trafford - on October 9 but the
THE FORUM of Private Business (FPB) is concerned that many small firms are unprepared for the new legislation regarding unsolicited telephone calls to business or consumer numbers that recently became effective. It is now an offence, punishable by a fine
COLLEGES can now offer broader and more flexible ways to study so that there is something to suit everyone. At some larger colleges such as Coleg Gwent, this includes subjects at higher education level such as HNCs, HNDs and Foundation Degrees. Many of
THE dream of a Gwent country house hotel and golf complex to rival Celtic Manor is back on track but still facing stiff opposition from local groups. Last Wednesday the Argus carried a planning notice from Monmouthshire council relating to the redevelopment
THE man who has headed some of Gwent's most high-profile criminal cases is leaving his post. Chief Crown prosecutor Chris Woolley is moving on after seven years. But Mr Woolley - who has seen staff at Gwent Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) increase from
NEWPORT County full back Terry Evans is the latest player to be shown the Spytty Park exit door. The 28-year-old defender is deemed to be surplus to requirements due to the signing of Lee Phillips and the return to action of Scott Morgan. County boss
