JAZZ provokes strong reactions. For some, mostly those under 30, it's the preserve of music bores. But for fans, it's the quintessential musical form of the 20th century. This weekend's Brecon Jazz Festival aims to mix things up for true believers and
DEVELOPERS who built a house on the wrong plot are offering to tear it down and rebuild in the right place. But the plan is sparking yet another clash between building firm, Wilson Connelly, and neighbours on the Blackwood estate. In April, Caerphilly
PARENTS are being asked to help tackle the problems of anti-social behaviour on a Newport estate. Youngsters in Ringland have been stealing, damaging property, and causing a general nuisance for residents. Ringland councillor Tony Gray said parents had
NEIGHBOURS of a Gwent man who torched his home because he thought it was evil and endangered their lives say they are relieved he is now behind bars. But they are calling for Graham Purchase, 38, to get treatment in prison for the depression and paranoia
NEIGHBOURS of a Gwent man who torched his home because he thought it was evil and endangered their lives say they are relieved he is now behind bars. But they are calling for Graham Purchase, 38, to get treatment in prison for the depression and paranoia
THE ABERGAVENNY Market antiques fair is the perfect event for first time buyers, wannabe collectors and anyone looking for a great day out. Taking place on the third Sunday of every month, the fair is famed for a warm and lively atmosphere which draws
GWENT Dragons newcomer Rhys Oakley is one of two new caps in coach Steve Hansen's team for the first of Wales' World Cup warm-up matches against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, next Saturday. Fellow Dragon Michael Owen also plays while uncapped centre
A COLONY of rare bats is raising its young inside the tower of a Gwent church, unperturbed by the presence of builders only yards away. Vital repair work on St Cadoc's church in Llangattock Lingoed, near Abergavenny, had been estimated to take just a
NEWPORT Centre will stage its first world title fight on September 13 and Gwent boxer Jamie Arthur, who will be on the bill, believes it will prove the 'perfect' venue. The 1,500 capacity centre has been chosen for Swansea WBU cruiserweight champion Enzo
BUILDING thousands of new houses on and around the Llanwern Corus site in Newport would undermine communities throughout Gwent, three councils claim. Newport council has earmarked a development area between the steelworks and the M4 as having a potential
A BLACKWOOD man was jailed yesterday after admitting stealing more than £59,000 from his former employer. Andrew Garland, 28, who was a service manager for insurance company Norwich Union, was jailed for 18 months by a judge at Cardiff crown court. Most
ROSS-on-Wye Festival has already begun, but there's still everything from comedy to opera, cutting-edge music side-by-side with the classics, and jazz to flamenco to come. Comedian Rhona Cameron, the unlikely star of ITV's jungle reality show last year
WORK is due to begin again on a car park in Monmouth after the discovery of slow worms ground it to a halt. A colony of the legless lizards forced builders to down tools at the disused field near the town. The protected species took up residence in a
THIS week saw the re-release of The Cult of Luna by Cult of Luna and the announcement of more live dates. It's only three months since the Swedish metal band drew a massive response when they supported Isis in Cardiff. But the band is back in the UK to
NEWPORT sprinter Chris-tian Malcolm returns to action this evening following his heroics at the World Championship Trials in Birmingham last month. And having made the Great Britain team for the World Championships in Paris later this month, Malcolm feels
NEIGHBOURS of a Gwent man who torched his home because he thought it was evil and endangered their lives say they are relieved he is now behind bars. But they are calling for Graham Purchase, 38, to get treatment in prison for the depression and paranoia
CHILDREN are hurling bricks and stones at drivers from a Chepstow cliff - and police are warning that if they do not stop, someone could be killed. Police are desperately appealing to parents for their help after receiving several complaints from drivers
CAPTAIN Gary Speed is desperate to guide Wales to the Euro 2004 finals as this could be his final chance to taste a major championship with his country. The Newcastle United maestro, who is establishing himself in Welsh football's Hall of Fame, insists
PAUL Weller's new record deal was signed just weeks after he branded record companies 'scum'. The plain speaking former Jam man also announced a pre-Christmas mini-tour which calls on the Colston Hall in Bristol, on Friday, December 5. Weller plays two
THIS is the naked rambler who was chased across Gwent by a police helicopter. On July 11 the Argus reported how people reported seeing a man, wearing only boots, a rucksack and an all-over tan striding through Tintern and The Hendre, near Monmouth. Despite
ACCLAIMED singer-songwriter Damien Rice has included Cardiff and Bristol on his debut headline tour. Rice, who is from Ireland, will play the Fleece in Bristol on Wednesday, October 15, and Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff on Thursday, October 16. His brand
MIDFIELDER Nicky Pal-mer returns to his old stomping ground tonight hoping to earn himself a Newport County contract. The 22-year-old left Llanelli at the end of last season following their relegation from the Welsh Premier League. Now the player is hoping
A TODDLER died after a garden wall collapsed at a family barbecue in Blackwood yesterday. The 16-months-old boy died after the wall collapsed in Cefn Fforest Avenue, Cefn Fforest, at 6.30pm. Today, police and health and safety investigators were at the
HRH Ivor Beynon the Lord of Steel has been absent from TJs for a few months but he's back in September. Since his last appearance the former chicken farmer's debut album has been released and the entertainer has taken on a darker tone. Next week he's
FOR a band with a name like The Thrills, this lot are seriously sleepy. But they have got it together enough to release a new single in the run up to their October tour which straddles Newport with gigs in Cardiff and Bristol. Santa Cruz (You're Not That
NEWPORT director Martyn Hazell, pictured, has urged Gwent companies to get behind the newly-formed Gwent Dragons side in their push to sell season tickets and corporate packages. Ticket sales have been progressing well but, due to the late regional launch
