A GROUP of walkers completed the first fully-guided crossing of Torfaen - from Garn Lakes in the north to Two Locks in the south. The walkers, who included three five-year-olds, two of whom were twins Megan and Owain Hughes, and 76-year-old Mel Reid,
A RAUNCHY charity calendar featuring 12 Abergavenny market traders has been flying off the shelves in its first week of release. The calendar, which has been in the planning stages for months, was released at a special party in the Market Hall ten days
JOANNA Lloyd has made the big jump from turning a family hobby into a business by opening an antiques and collectibles shop in Newport's Market Arcade. The shop features an eclectic mix of furniture, china, silverware, books and fabrics. It's a perfect
GWENT Dragons could have five players in the Wales squad to be coached by Dragons pair Mike Ruddock and Clive Griffiths for the game against Romania at Wrexham a week tomorrow.. In the running for places are Dragons captain Andy Marinos and Nathan Brew
A TOP Gwent councillor vowed to clear his name last night after being suspended from his post for one month over his treatment of a social worker. Monmouthshire councillor Graham Powell (pictured) was suspended by the standards committee yesterday after
A CHEPSTOW neighbourhood was the scene of a dramatic stand-off yesterday between council-contracted construction workers and angry residents. Monmouthshire councillors arrived at St George Road in Bulwark hoping to stage an opening ceremony of a controversial
CALL the Gwent regional rugby side Newport Gwent Dragons now - and ask Tony Brown to return, pleads Dennis Bennett, chairman of Newport RFC Supporters Club. But Gwent Dragons chief executive David Jenkins says they will remain a regional entity even if
COUNTRY house hotel Cwrt Bleddyn (pictured) has been chosen to host the awards lunch for this year's Gwent Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Situated amid beautiful countryside on the Caerleon to Usk road, the venue is a suitable backdrop for the resolution
LOCAL charities may be eligible for a cash grant of up to £5,000 through the South Wales Argus. Our American parent company, Gannett, has a charitable arm, the Gannett Foundation, which has already made substantial donations to local charities. Last year
THIS year's increase in good A-level passes will be welcomed by employers according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). It stressed that employers back the A-level system and are unconvinced about the benefits of a Baccalaureate. CBI head
NEWPORT has proved itself an undisputed, heavyweight floral champion after celebrating its fifth consecutive win of Wales in Bloom. It is the seventh time the city has won the prestigious award, and this year beat off Cardiff, who came second, and Swansea
Now you wouldn't expect anything less than 'I told you so' from this column, would you? Less than two months after the Welsh Rugby Union backed the Gwent Dragons name and just two weeks after the launch of the new regional name, there has been a massive
FOR Gwent smokers who enjoy a cigarette after their meal, the Pizza Hut chain is now a no-go area. The company, which has branches across Gwent, including Newport city centre and the Spytty Retail Park, says it is the first nationwide restaurant chain
ABANDONED kitten Alfie Moon, who made headlines after being saved by mouth to mouth resuscitation through a pen tube, is to be re-homed. Staff at Cwmbran animal sanctuary All Creatures Great and Small are over the moon that Alfie, named after Shane Ritchie's
FAILURE to make broadband connections secure is costing Welsh business £42m per year, according to research by Star Internet. The research suggests that firms using broadband DSL Internet connections are five times more vulnerable to security attack.
RAY HOCKEY RACING hosted an open day and sale last Saturday which attracted motorcycle enth-usiasts of all ages from a wide area. Displays included the British Superbikes of team Yamaha Virgin Mobile, the new range of Yamaha off-road bikes, and new road
AN ABERTILLERY man was jailed for six months yesterday for a "shocking and vicious attack" when he stamped on a man's head. Ryan Stephen Meek, from Neuadd Street, had been out celebrating his 21st birthday when he was involved in a fight with a group
A WEALTHY Blackwood businessman found dead at his luxury home could have been with a mystery woman during his final moments, police say. Reginald Penny, 65, who owned Blackwood Finance Limited, in Gordon Road, was found dead by a friend at his £750,000
MARK Hughes is confident that his all-conquering Wales side will not face meltdown in the stifling heat here in Belgrade when they square-up with Serbia and Montenegro tomorrow. The Welsh chief is thanking his lucky stars that Britain has, for once, been
