GWENT has some of the poorest health figures in Wales, with alarming failings in health provision for some of Wales' most deprived areas, a new report says. Delivering A Better Wales, a report by the government spending watchdog the Audit Commission,
THERE is good news for Gwent sports fans aiming to travel to the Commonwealth Games to support our athletes. If you want to back Christian Malcolm (pictured) and Jamie Baulch, Bassaleg triathlete Anneliese Heard or cyclist Julian Winn, there are now extra
A VALLEYS teenager is travelling to France for a operation that could change her life. Kirsty Roberts, who is 16, suffers from a genetic condition that has retarded her growth. But now 4ft 2in Kirsty, from Abertillery, is due to have a leg-lengthening
FRUSTRATED trainer Enzo Calzaghe has spoken out about the lack of top drawer opponents lining up to take a crack at son Joe's WBO super-middleweight crown. Calzaghe will defend his belt for the 11th time against hard-hitting New Yorker David Telesco at
NEWPORT Rugby Club are reforming Newport United, their old second team, after a break of four seasons and already have several matches lined up. The Black and Ambers' board approved the move yesterday - while the club's senior fixture list was completed
TONY Willcox is keeping his fingers firmly crossed. The Cwmbran Town boss reckons this could be his side's year in the FAW Premier Cup and scoop a lucrative home showdown with one of Welsh football's big boys. The Crows have been drawn in Group A of the
BRADLEY Dredge began his 131st Open Championship at the 'civilised' time of 10.45 this morning and admittied to being slightly nervous about the round ahead. The Blackwood golfer had no complaints about his tee-off time which was just under four hours
CHEPSTOW town centre was transformed into a hive of activity this week as a series of fun-packed and free festival events kicked off. Shoppers who wandered into Cormeilles Square could enjoy a croissant and French coffee in Rene's Caf, as well as stock
TERRIFIED residents of a Newport estate feared for their children's safety as a brawl erupted, a court heard. One man suffered serious slash wounds to his stomach, another had a broken collarbone and head injuries after violence flared, Cardiff crown
NEWPORT Rugby Club are reforming Newport United, their old second team, after a break of four seasons and already have several matches lined up. The Black and Ambers' board approved the move yesterday - while the club's senior fixture list was completed
TORFAEN Totstar Demi Holborn was pinning her hopes on Pontypool's pop fans today as her debut single heads towards the charts. The ten-year-old from Trevethin released her first record, a double A-side of the New Seekers' hit I'd Like to Teach the World
AN ELDERLY woman was terrified when a team of police smashed down her front door in the mistaken belief that her home was a drugs den. And the red-faced police officers involved have now visited the couple again - to apologise to them in person. The 78
A WOMAN whose first husband died of cancer has got precious video memories of him back - thanks to the Argus. Mum-to-be Gaynor Davies said she thought her video tape was lost forever. Officers from Bettws, Newport, appealed for help through the Argus
TODAY's 131st Open Championship could prove to the turning point in career of Wales' top-ranked golfer. Phil Price, (pictured) 73rd in the world and with only five UK players ahead of him, has been going through a purple patch in recent weeks, top-three
PERSONAL frustration and another dose of contrasting collective fortunes has been the story of the past week. For me there were painful memories of last season as I sat and watched the boys in action - never a pleasant experience for a professional sportsman
THE verdict from union chiefs was unanimous - the one-day council workers' strike was a "solid success". In Gwent, most council facilities remained closed as around 90 per cent of the workforce stayed away. The strike, the first of its kind since the
CALDICOT Castle are now desperately seeking a new manager after John Sharratt resigned. The Gwent County Third Division side announced that player-manager Sharratt had been forced to quit due to extra work commitments - and the club immediately issued
GWENT Health Authority and the families of four "vulnerable" residents of the Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital have reached a compromise over their future care. After a day of High Court negotiations, lawyers for the families said they would "facilitate" a
