THE Argus broke the news to a head teacher yesterday that her school could close under an education shake-up. Caerphilly council's cabinet was to meet today to consider a report on small primary schools in the county borough. The report recommends starting
PARENTS angrily confronted education chiefs over plans to close a Gwent primary school, calling the proposal "ludicrous". About a dozen campaigners blasted plans by Torfaen council to close Brookfield and Hollybush primary schools in Cwmbran and build
FOR more than 100 years, the Peake family name has conjured up memories of charabanc trips and summer outings for the people of Pontypool. But in 1985 Peake's coaches had to shut down due to financial difficulties - and ever since Pontypool residents
DERELICT and eyesore homes could be transformed under a new get-tough action plan against home owners. Newport council could compulsorily purchase some of the 2,056 derelict homes currently blighting the city. Using funding from its own coffers and cash
Newport Cycle Speedway riders are off to America tomorrow with a double aim - to win honours for their country and city. The riders will be representing their club in the world club pairs event and Wales in the fours tournament, both being held in North
A MOTHER-of-three and a father-of-one were killed in car crash over the weekend, police revealed today. Maria Davies, 29, of Ebbw Vale, was killed when the black BMW she was travelling in left the road on the northbound carriageway of the A470 between
A MAJOR crackdown on the proceeds of crime in Gwent has already netted assets worth nearly £1 million this year, it was announced yesterday. With ten confiscation orders served and £980,000 recovered, Gwent Police and the local section of the Crown Prosecution
JUST what is Gavin Henson playing at? Whatever it is, it's certainly not rugby. It's all very well Henson bringing himself into disrepute - something he manages particularly well - but when he brings the game into disrepute it's another matter altogether
A GWENT councillor says he is "upset and angry" after being ousted from the organisation of a valleys Remembrance Service. Ynysddu councillor Don Cullen says he and former councillor Liz Holland have organised the Remembrance for the villages of Ynysddu
WALES coach Mike Ruddock remains upbeat about their chances in the demanding Autumn series of internationals despite an ever growing injury list which is reaching alarming proportions. Ruddock points to last season when players of the calibre of skipper
AN appeal launched to help victims of the Asian earthquake has raised £15,000 - but is now in desperate need of tents to help stop people dying over the winter months. The Islamic Society for Gwent began collecting cash and clothes for the victims of
PETER Beadle last night appealed to Newport County fans to be patient and to have faith that he will turn things round. The boss was speaking at a 'meet the manager' gathering which left the 100 plus strong crowd in a very positive mood. Beadle (pictured
CASTRES and Sale, Newport Gwent Dragons' first two opponents in the Heineken Cup, have issued a chilling warning to their group rivals. The Dragons face Castres at Stade Pierre Antoine on Saturday night and Sale at Rodney Parade a week Friday, with both
CAR parking charges will be introduced at five Gwent hospitals from November 1 - a month after a price rise at Newport's two hospitals. From two weeks today, patients and visitors going to County Hospital at Griffithstown, Caerphilly District Miners'
THINK re-usable nappies and you may think Terry towelling, safety pins, smelly buckets and nappy rash. But you would have to think again, as mothers across Gwent are rejecting disposable nappies in favour of re-usables. Grandmothers may remember boiling
