The ninth generation of Mitsubishi's award-winning Lancer Evolution supercar will go on sale in the UK from 1st June. A logical development of the special edition Evolution VIII MR, the Lancer Evolution IX combines a series of detail improvements with
WITH the introduction of the new S40 saloon and V50 Sportswagon, plus the continued success of the XC90, Volvo achieved increased sales and market share in nearly every market it serves around the world in 2004, with global sales increasing by 10 per
TO celebrate the Ibiza winning the prestigious What Car? Best Supermini title for three successive years Seat has introduced a special edition Ibiza, appropriately named Award. The Ibiza Award is based on the 2005 Best Supermini award-winning 1.2-litre
NEWPORT West result: Paul Flynn (Lab) 16,021 William Morgan (Con) 10,563 Nigel Flanagan (Lib Dem) 6,398 Anthony Salkeld (Plaid) 1,278 Hugh Moelwyn Hughes (UKIP) 848 Peter Varley (Green) 540 Saeid Arjomand (Ind) 84 Turnout: 35,732 Majority: 5,458 Swing
MONO has covered every step of the rise so far of Welsh electronic artist Kid Carpet. This month the Cardiff-based musical prankster is on his first ever headline tour of the UK. He can be found laying his warped sounds on the already fevered brows of
NEWPORT East result: Jessica Morden (Lab) 14,389 Ed Townsend (Lib Dem ) 7,551 Matthew Collings (Con) 7,459 Mohammed Asghar (Plaid) 1,221 Roger Thomas UKIP) 945 Liz Screen (SLP) 260 Labour hold Turnout 31,894 (58.2%) Majority: 6,838 Swing: 9.6% (Labour
LILLO & Giovanni's Italian Pizzeria Restaurant in Commercial Street, Newport, transforms from sandwich bar by day to restaurant by night - only the checked plastic tablecloths give it away during an evening visit, though! The dcor is modern, light
THE Valleys favourite, Frank Vickery, returns to Swansea Grand Theatre with a new production of his comedy One o'Clock From The House on Tuesday, May 10 to Saturday, May 14. (7.30pm Tues-Fri 5pm and 8pm Sat). The production which was first staged at Swansea
MANY had thought Monmouth would be a close fight but in the end Conservative David Davies romped home in style with a comfortable victory over his Labour adversary Huw Edwards. He won with a majority of 4,527, securing 47% of the vote - a swing of 5%
NORTHERN Ireland secretary Paul Murphy won again in Torfaen but with a slight reduction in his majority. Mr Murphy, who has held the seat since 1987, told the Argus he was delighted with 'an excellent result'. He added: 'I am very pleased with the majority
THERE were no surprises in Islwyn as Labour's Don Touhig held firmly on to the seat with a slightly increased majority. Cheers echoed around Newbridge Leisure Centre when the result was announced, although there were only around two dozen people in the
VOLVO is introducing a new interior design and feel for its showrooms to reflect its Swedish style. Introducing the new-look to all Volvo dealers around the world is a global task expected to take up to four years, but two of the first dealers are in
PETER Law delivered the deadliest blow to Labour by snatching the Blaenau Gwent seat from them in an historic victory. The Independent candidate overturned a majority of 19,313 to beat Lab-our's Maggie Jones by 9,121 votes. The first signs that Labour's
It will be a rare occasion when the new BMW M5 fails to stand out as the star of any show, but the inaugural BMW Power Festival at Rockingham (May 21 / 22) is pitching a host of BMW 'legends' head-to-head with the UK's newest must-have ultimate driving
CARMARTHENSHIRE-raised singer-songwriter Elysian has set herself apart from her Welsh contemporaries with a new slinky brand of garage rock. Both a multi-instrumentalist and incisive lyricist, she's built a band about her distinctive talent which is now
THE XJR1300 packs some serious punch, just like a heavyweight boxer, but since power is nothing without control this muscle bike was built for quick-witted turning and confidence-boosting handling. And yet that monumental motor can't help but dominate
THE outspoken and prominent Assembly Member David Davies' victory over Huw Edwards regains the Monmouth seat for the Tories for the first time since 1997. Mr Edwards was defending a slender majority of 0.9% or just 384 votes after his triumph in 2001.
THE eighteenth Hay festival is launched today with ten days packed full of events. Hay is a market town in the Brecon Beacons National Park and its 1,500 population trebles during the festival as crowds flock to shows, talks and readings as well as checking
ISLWYN result: Don Touhig (Lab) 19,687 Jim Criddle (Plaid) 3,947 Lee Dillon (Lib Dem) 3,873 Phillip Howells (Con) 3,358 Turnout: 30,865 (61.8%) Majority: 15,740 (51%) Swing: 0.67% (Plaid- Lab) 2001: Don Touhig (Lab) 19,505 Kevin Etheridge (Lib Dem) 4,196
HOURS after calling on Tony Blair to step down, Labour's Paul Flynn secured his fifth election victory in the Newport West constituency. Mr Flynn, who has gained a reputation as a maverick, had earlier said the issue of the Iraq war and Mr Blair's personality
ONE of Britain's fastest rising new bands, The Glitterati, have added a last-minute Welsh show to their current UK tour. The sleazy retro rockers will play Swansea's Escape Club on Wednesday, May 11. Then on Monday, May 23, they follow their debut album
RENAULT'S funky supermini Modus has been enjoying huge success since its launch last September with over 8,000 registrations and even more orders as well as rave reviews from Press and public alike. Now for those who want the ultimate in chic but powerful
TORFAEN result: Paul Murphy (Lab) 20,472 Nicholas Ramsay (Con) 5,681 Veronica Watkins (Lib Dem) 5,678 Aneurin Preece (Plaid) 2,242 David Rowlands (UKIP) 1,145 Richard Jefferies Turner-Thomas (Ind) 761 Turnout: 35,979 (59.3%) Majority: 14,791 Swing: 2.5
NEWPORT West result: Paul Flynn (Lab) 16,021 William Morgan (Con) 10,563 Nigel Flanagan (Lib Dem) 6,398 Anthony Salkeld (Plaid) 1,278 Hugh Moelwyn Hughes (UKIP) 848 Peter Varley (Green) 540 Saeid Arjomand (Ind) 84 Turnout: 35,732 Majority: 5,458 Swing
It will be a rare occasion when the new BMW M5 fails to stand out as the star of any show, but the inaugural BMW Power Festival at Rockingham (May 21 / 22) is pitching a host of BMW 'legends' head-to-head with the UK's newest must-have ultimate driving
WALES coach Mike Ruddock has got to make the most of next month's short tour to America and Canada - it's the last time he'll be with his players until five days before the game against the All Blacks in November. Ruddock explained after naming his 29
DON'T miss this opportunity to see Salisbury Playhouse present Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier showing at the Riverfront on Tuesday May 17 - Saturday May 21. Performances start at 7.30pm with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm. In Jamaica Inn
THE Blaenau Gwent result was: Peter Law (Ind) 20,505 Maggie Jones(Lab) 11,384 Brian Thomas (Lib Dem) 1,511 John Price (Plaid) 843 Phillip Lee (Con) 816 Peter Osborne (UKIP) 192 Independent gain Turnout: 35,369 (66.9%) Majority: 9,121 Swing: 48.9% (Lab-Ind
NEWPORT East result: Jessica Morden (Lab) 14,389 Ed Townsend (Lib Dem ) 7,551 Matthew Collings (Con) 7,459 Mohammed Asghar (Plaid) 1,221 Roger Thomas UKIP) 945 Liz Screen (SLP) 260 Labour hold Turnout 31,894 (58.2%) Majority: 6,838 Swing: 9.6% (Labour
TREDEGAR House and Park is one of the architectural wonders of Wales and one of the most significant late- 17th-century houses in the whole of the British Isles. Set in 90 acres of award-winning gardens and parkland, it is one of the finest examples of
NORTHERN Ireland secretary Paul Murphy won again in Torfaen but with a slight reduction in his majority. Mr Murphy, who has held the seat since 1987, told the Argus he was delighted with "an excellent result". He added: "I am very pleased with the majority
GWENT'S David Harrison, pictured, has only taken one county championship wicket for Glamorgan so far this season, and averages just 9.66 with the bat, but Michael Kasprowicz believes he is an England all-rounder in waiting. The Australian paceman, who
THE Monmouth result: David Davies (Con) 21,396 Huw Edwards (Lab) 16,869 Phil Hobson (Lib Dem) 5,852 Jonathan Clark (Plaid) 993 John Bufton (UKIP) 543 Turnout: 45,849 (74%) Majority: 4,527 Swing: 5% (Con) 2001 Huw Edwards (Lab) 19,021 Roger Evans (Con)
A GWENT teenager faces his third custodial sentence in 15 months after being found guilty of breaching an anti-social behaviour order. Alex Crowley, from Cwmbran, breached his three-year ASBO by throwing rusty screws and batteries into his neighbour's
BMW is set to enrich its M car line-up with the launch of the M3 CS. Based on the multi-award winning M3 Coupe, the M3 CS, available to order now in the UK, adds key performance ingredients from 2003's exclusive M3 CSL, the result? An even more focused
TORFAEN result: Paul Murphy (Lab) 20,472 Nicholas Ramsay (Con) 5,681 Veronica Watkins (Lib Dem) 5,678 Aneurin Preece (Plaid) 2,242 David Rowlands (UKIP) 1,145 Richard Jefferies Turner-Thomas (Ind) 761 Turnout: 35,979 (59.3%) Majority: 14,791 Swing: 2.5
A SUBSTANTIAL and hearty figure, Peter Law is no man of straw, but it was he who broke the camel's back in the former Labour stronghold of Blaenau Gwent. The first parliamentary candidate to have their result announced was Margaret Jones, the imposed
WALES tour captain Mark Taylor has dramatically revealed how he nearly lost the sight of an eye last year. The Blaenavon-born former Pontypool centre, now moving from Llanelli Scarlets to Sale, appeared to be at the tailend of his career and was deemed
ISLWYN result: Don Touhig (Lab) 19,687 Jim Criddle (Plaid) 3,947 Lee Dillon (Lib Dem) 3,873 Phillip Howells (Con) 3,358 Turnout: 30,865 (61.8%) Majority: 15,740 (51%) Swing: 0.67% (Plaid- Lab) 2001: Don Touhig (Lab) 19,505 Kevin Etheridge (Lib Dem) 4,196
IN one of the biggest political upheavals of all time Peter Law snatched Blaenau Gwent from Labour in yesterday's General Election. Nevertheless, Tony Blair was today celebrating an historic third term in government, albeit with a substantially red-uced
NEWPORT band Big John are fast proving themselves contenders on the local scene. The band has just recorded a new demo, also called Big John, which they will promote with a series of gigs over coming months. Big John was recorded in a day at Le Mons studios
HISTORY was made today as Newport East elected Gwent's first female MP. Former Labour party general secretary in Wales, Jessica Morden, held the seat of former MP Alan Howarth for Labour with a 6,838 majority. But it was also a night of celebration for
A GWENT teenager faces his third custodial sentence in 15 months after being found guilty of breaching an anti-social behaviour order. Alex Crowley, from Cwmbran, breached his three-year ASBO by throwing rusty screws and batteries into his neighbour's
"A GREAT looking car, looking even better..." That's just one of the many positive remarks made by those who have cast their eyes over the newly revised Alfa 147. Indeed, the response from everyone who has seen the sporty Italian hatchback in the metal
FEEL the force at an event being held this Sunday which is sure to prove a hit with both young and older Star Wars fans. Two special guests are due to attend one of the regular sci-fi and comic fairs held at Newport Leisure Centre. Actress Femi Taylor
THE Blaenau Gwent result was: Peter Law (Ind) 20,505 Maggie Jones(Lab) 11,384 Brian Thomas (Lib Dem) 1,511 John Price (Plaid) 843 Phillip Lee (Con) 816 Peter Osborne (UKIP) 192 Independent gain Turnout: 35,369 (66.9%) Majority: 9,121 Swing: 48.9% (Lab-Ind
GLAMORGAN'S Gwent-based batsman Mike Powell and seam bowler David Harrison can still force themselves into the England reckoning this summer, says county chief executive Mike Fatkin and coach John Derrick. Both were yesterday left out of the England 25
THERE were no surprises in Islwyn as Labour's Don Touhig held firmly on to the seat with a slightly increased majority. Cheers echoed around Newbridge Leisure Centre when the result was announced, although there were only around two dozen people in the
New Sonata is the fifth generation of the model and is a complete redesign from the ground up. The result is a sleek, modern and confident upper medium (D Segment) saloon, brimming with the latest technologies and set to compete with the best in its class
MANY had thought Monmouth would be a close fight but in the end Conservative David Davies romped home in style with a comfortable victory over his Labour adversary Huw Edwards. He won with a majority of 4,527, securing 47% of the vote - a swing of 5%
RELEGATED New-bridge have appointed brothers Robert and Gareth Johnstone as new coaches in their bid to bounce straight back to the Welsh Premier Division. The pair have vast experience, Robert as a respected coach of 25 years standing with Gareth as
THE Monmouth result: David Davies (Con) 21,396 Huw Edwards (Lab) 16,869 Phil Hobson (Lib Dem) 5,852 Jonathan Clark (Plaid) 993 John Bufton (UKIP) 543 Turnout: 45,849 (74%) Majority: 4,527 Swing: 5% (Con) 2001 Huw Edwards (Lab) 19,021 Roger Evans (Con)
A SUBSTANTIAL and hearty figure, Peter Law is no man of straw, but it was he who broke the camel's back in the former Labour stronghold of Blaenau Gwent. The first parliamentary candidate to have their result announced was Margaret Jones, the imposed
THE outspoken and prominent Assembly Member David Davies' victory over Huw Edwards regains the Monmouth seat for the Tories for the first time since 1997. Mr Edwards was defending a slender majority of 0.9% or just 384 votes after his triumph in 2001.
ANOTHER epic from Ridley Scott and another stylish film, beautiful to look at but short on substance. JUST like Gladiator and Black Hawk Down, Scott carries off Kingdom of Heaven with a certain lan but with nothing much to say. After his recent forays
IN one of the biggest political upheavals of all time Peter Law snatched Blaenau Gwent from Labour in yesterday's General Election. Nevertheless, Tony Blair was today celebrating an historic third term in government, albeit with a substantially red-uced
HOURS after calling on Tony Blair to step down, Labour's Paul Flynn secured his fifth election victory in the Newport West constituency. Mr Flynn, who has gained a reputation as a maverick, had earlier said the issue of the Iraq war and Mr Blair's personality
February 2005 saw the Volvo Dealer national average first-time pass rate on MoTs exceed 80% for the first time. The current average for all makes is 66%, placing Volvo significantly ahead of the competition. The latest figures are the result of a three-year
AN audience with Barry Norman - at The Riverfront Theatre on Wednesday, June 29, at 8pm. As a presenter of the BBC's cinema reviews for 26 years, Barry Norman became a household name. This is a unique opportunity for theatre-going film lovers to meet
MANY had thought Monmouth would be a close fight but in the end Conservative David Davies romped home in style with a comfortable victory over his Labour adversary Huw Edwards. He won with a majority of 4,527, securing 47% of the vote - a swing of 5%
TREDEGAR House and Park is one of the architectural wonders of Wales and one of the most significant late- 17th-century houses in the whole of the British Isles. Set in 90 acres of award-winning gardens and parkland, it is one of the finest examples of
HISTORY was made today as Newport East elected Gwent's first female MP. Former Labour party general secretary in Wales, Jessica Morden, held the seat of former MP Alan Howarth for Labour with a 6,838 majority. But it was also a night of celebration for
PETER Law delivered the deadliest blow to Labour by snatching the Blaenau Gwent seat from them in an historic victory. The Independent candidate overturned a majority of 19,313 to beat Lab-our's Maggie Jones by 9,121 votes. The first signs that Labour's
