CWMBRAN Town will have no fears about travelling to face Bangor in the Welsh Premier Division tomorrow (kick-off 2.30pm), according to manager Brian Coyne. The Crows have had an up and down season so far with cracking victories over Rhyl and Llanelli
MORE than 40 firefighters battled a huge blaze which ripped through 100 caravans causing an estimated £1.5m worth of damage in Newport today. There were several explosions as the fire tore through the caravans and mobile homes at Mendip Caravan Centre
AN NHS WALK-IN treatment centre for Newport moved a small step closer, with a commitment by the Assembly to support the principle of their introduction into Wales. AMs voted unanimously on the issue, following a debate, good news for the Royal College
Cwmbran bowls player Kevin Wall, who began the sport while at school, will represent Wales at next year's Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. The 26-year-old Wall, who plays outdoor bowls with Cwmbran Park and indoor for Torfaen, will bid for
A GWENT man's life is being transformed into a glittering singalong musical. When David Jones, 37, first sang at a karaoke night at the White Lion pub in Blaina he was so bad he left in shame. But weeks later he returned and gave a stunning performance
POLICE are still hunting a woman fraudster who used the tragedy of the Pakistani earthquake to con people out of cash. We revealed yesterday how the woman claimed she was working for the Pakistan Association to raise money for victims of the October 8
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons have been urged to get physical in France tomorrow night by their two Grand Slam heroes, Michael Owen and Kevin Morgan. Owen captained Wales to Grand Slam glory against Ireland last season and Morgan scored the try which clinched
OFFICIALS from a Gwent football league are warning clubs they will be thrown out of the league if they fail to control abusive players and spectators. The warning was issued to clubs in the Newport and District Football League after two recent incidents
RESIDENTS and wildlife groups reacted with horror to the shooting of five swans near Newport yesterday. Later editions of yesterday's Argus revealed the slaughter - and the fact that two more swans were killed when they flew into overhead cables in fright
PARKINSON'S disease can leave sufferers in pain, fear and even embarrassment. The violent body tremors associated with the disease are a source of great frustration and can knock the confidence of the most spirited people. But Diana Brockway has not let
RUNNERS from across Gwent joined Olympic athlete Jamie Baulch at the weekend to raise funds for St David's Foundation hospice care. Around 150 people took part in the fun run, including a number of colourful characters who dressed for the part, and it
HOME Secretary Charles Clarke ducked key questions demanded by Argus readers over radical proposals which could see Gwent Police disappear. Mr Clarke was sent a list of ten questions by the Argus asking why he wants to merge one of the best performing
NEWPORT County manager Peter Beadle is looking for his side to put up the defensive shutters first and worry about results second. Wednesday's 2-0 Nationwide South defeat at home to Dorchester saw County once again shoot themselves in the foot defensively
My Newbridge stablemate Bradley Pryce has the chance on Tuesday to change his life when he fights defending champion Michael Jennings for the British welterweight title in Preston. For any boxer to win a British title is a tremendous achievement and if
A FEW short months ago David Williams was a computer worker in Abertillery. But then he got a call to audition for a new band being put together by former Busted star James Bourne - and he hasn't looked back. The 19-year-old is currently travelling all
NEWPORT, who lost a 32-month ground record to Neath a fortnight ago, themselves have the opportunity to bring a winning run to an end tomorrow when Bridgend are their visitors. The Brewery Field outfit are the only remaining side in the Welsh Premier
