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South Wales Argus (Newport)
November 19, 2008
Journalists plan tribute for former colleague
Argus staff bid farewell to 'old-school' reporter
November 10, 2008
Young journalists honoured in new awards scheme
NCTJ reveals the best new talent in inaugural Excellence in Journalism Awards
November 05, 2008
Joe Calzaghe joins newspaper in fundraising fight
Boxing legend backs South Wales Argus in £1.5m children's centre appeal
June 20, 2008
'Leading light' of journalists' union dies aged 68
Ron Knowles spent 16 years in regional press and led first unofficial chapel pay strike
June 12, 2008
999 audio innovation boosts online Argus bid to outlaw hoaxers
Website used audio of the real calls and urged readers to name and shame the culprits
April 08, 2008
Trio of journalism awards for Echo reporter
Jon Austin scoops his third of the year at Newsquest's company celebration while Northern echo wins top prize
February 29, 2008
All daily regional titles - except one - lose sales
Swindon's daily bucks the trend for newspaper industry in latest ABC figures that see some big titles shed up to 10%+
February 01, 2008
Argus editor gets tough on insults and obscenities posted online under 'freedom of speech agenda'
Personal insults - most recently about a photo of a young mum attached to a story - have forced the editor's hand
January 08, 2008
Jobs threat as Newsquest title eyes overnight publishing
Bosses in consultation with staff over whether to make the move
January 02, 2008
Newsquest exec wins company award
Plus: Archant appoints new director, information on defamation conference and more news in brief
November 09, 2007
Newsquest titles face industrial action from journalists on pensions issue
Eighty-five per cent of survey respondents called for a formal vote on industrial action
September 27, 2007
South Wales title launches web initiative in bid to stop hoax callers
Recordings of hoax calls to the emergency services are put online as part of zero tolerance campaign
August 20, 2007
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Manslaughter conviction appeal led to new approach to widow: Plus more resolved press complaints
August 09, 2007
News team supplies minute by minute web coverage of breaking event
Website takes over as after-deadline emergency caught town's imagination
July 04, 2007
Local knowledge seals police shooting scoop for the Argus
Good contacts, good journalism and a bit of luck brought exclusive front page
July 03, 2007
Union pushes for national talks as Newsquest drops 'pension bombshell'
£65m pension fund deficit claim could cost staff more than £40 a month to put right
June 01, 2007
MP accuses newspaper of censorship
Editor hits back over claim that web posts criticising paper have been removed
May 24, 2007
Spring 2007 NCE:News Report
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here
Spring 2007 NCE: Newspaper Practice
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here
Spring 2007 NCE:News Interview
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here
50% pass journalism NCE exams- full list of successful candidates
"Excellent individual answers on many papers," say the examiners - see if you know anyone who passed
Spring 2007 NCE:Logbooks
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here
May 09, 2007
Africa trip for reporter to see how HIV message is taught through football
Two weeks in Durban to bring local man's story to life after scooping travel bursary
December 15, 2006
Argus reporter set for African assignment after bursary win
Trainee scoops award handed out in memory of journalist who died of cancer
November 23, 2006
Schools to use paper's video news to bring alive history lessons
Pupils will learn about medieval ship the Welsh "Mary Rose" with the help of the Argus
November 22, 2006
Argus reporter zip-slides in to join Christmas lights event
Journalist "held on for dear life" after being unexpectedly roped in to stunt
October 06, 2006
Argus marks centenary of city landmark with 48-page magazine
Special publication looked back at history of famous bridge
October 02, 2006
Readers and staff get blogging bug at South Wales daily
Paper's online community is boosted by new web feature
August 04, 2006
Argus podcast helps dying man's dream come true
Musical legacy makes use of new feature for South Wales website
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Newspaper apologises for distress, plus more news from press watchdog the PCC
July 18, 2006
Argus claims victory as police merger plans are scrapped
Welsh paper said police must remain local to stay accountable
July 12, 2006
Crash dash for journalism trainers during new office reception
NCTJ guests help crash victims during group's big day
June 22, 2006
Argus calls for public inquiry into child sex snatch case
Paper questions the level of monitoring of known paedophile and asks how he was able to strike again
May 31, 2006
Food risks, droppings and kitchen filth uncovered by paper's FOI quest
Argus reveals shocking state of school kitchens
May 10, 2006
Editorial jobs cut at the Argus
Six newsroom staff take redundancy as part of publisher's cost-saving measures
February 10, 2006
New miners' fight aiming to repeat success of 1999 campaign
January 10, 2006
Steacy named MD for Wales and Gloucestershire
Ex-Trinity Mirror man joins Newsquest's regionals division
December 09, 2005
Gannett hands over biggest-ever grant
Newsquest's charitable arm hands over £28,500
December 07, 2005
80s newsroom back together for reunion
Ex-colleagues reminisce about their time at the Argus during gathering at old haunt
December 02, 2005
Argus turns spotlight on Hain in police merger debate
Man who came in for stinging criticism from paper puts his case forward
November 29, 2005
Argus readers to decide how criminals repay their debt to society
Newspaper asks for nominations from readers for community service projects
November 14, 2005
Former Argus staff set for reunion
Did you used to work for the Newport newspaper? Former reporter is searching for ex-colleagues
November 07, 2005
Newspaper's forest-saving project praised
Argus readers help raise £100,000 to restore woodland
November 02, 2005
Sports writer who joined Argus as a trainee clocks up 40 years
Champagne reception marks milestone for rugby writer Robin
September 28, 2005
Argus launches fight to stop police merger
Chief constable promises to listen to readers after tough talking from local paper
May 23, 2005
NCE success for ten regional photographers
Two Derby Evening Telegraph snappers get a distinction. See the full pass list and pics
April 25, 2005
Argus hits eight-year sales high
Editor hails evening paper's best result since 1997
April 21, 2005
Prescott's six-letter outburst to reporter
Deputy PM refuses to answer simple question - and tells journalist to "bugger off"
April 04, 2005
Journalist and lecturer dies aged 59
Norrie Drummond had worked for the South Wales Argus and Western Daily Press
March 21, 2005
Herald named Newspaper of the Year
February 23, 2005
'Failed' trainees get NCE as paper is re-marked
February 21, 2005
MP's broadside to PM - via the Argus
December 14, 2004
47 per cent pass their journalism exams
November 30, 2004
East Wales Weeklies appoint new boss
November 03, 2004
Sex prisoners interviewed and pictured by editorial team
As if a Bush victory weren't bad enough, I read your
sex offender story
today: "But we will continue to support the local community's call for the housing of sex offenders in the open prison to be stopped - because they [eh?] are living in fear. As always, we've got to be on our readers' side."
September 29, 2004
Argus reunites mum and daughter after 24 years
September 28, 2004
New digital media boss joins Newsquest
Editor's warning over 'rogue' banning orders
September 10, 2004
Newsquest first as it drops bulk sales
August 27, 2004
Base sale growth main feature in latest ABCs
May 14, 2004
Car crime plummets during Argus campaign
April 06, 2004
Principle of open justice 'under attack' - editor
April 05, 2004
Editorial success saluted at Newsquest awards
March 18, 2004
Vote rigging attempt scuppers Argus poll
March 09, 2004
Old friends mourn former sports editor
February 19, 2004
Regional press in the running for top awards
February 17, 2004
Argus sales hit seven-year high
February 10, 2004
Early success for car crime campaign
January 09, 2004
Stopwatch trials for roadworks reporter
December 17, 2003
High praise for Argus crime fight
December 16, 2003
43 per cent pass rate for Autumn NCE
December 05, 2003
Blair scoop for Argus as Conversation is launched
November 21, 2003
Shock horror! - Editor replaced by bear
November 19, 2003
Mark prepares to travel after journalism bursary win
October 17, 2003
Stiffer sentencing as JPs back paper's campaign
August 29, 2003
Argus scores section 39 victory - and exclusive pics
July 29, 2003
Murder coverage across 18 pages after guilty verdict
June 23, 2003
Evening Press is Newspaper of the Year
May 27, 2003
Journalism duo join police press team
March 26, 2003
Gazette named Regional Newspaper of the Year
February 14, 2003
Deputy editor's blast for "thieving" nationals
February 10, 2003
Race named after Gerry in 'Big Five-O' tribute
January 30, 2003
Editor's birthday not quite a "quiet affair"
November 22, 2002
Holiday prize for travel writing
November 20, 2002
Newspaper staff celebrate
November 14, 2002
Highest sales for five years
October 14, 2002
Book beckons for retiring business editor
September 28, 2002
Paper's boost from £10m Euro fund
August 17, 2002
Paper prompts £1bn pay-out for sick miners
August 14, 2002
Special edition marks three-year push
July 25, 2002
"Dark crime" debut for journalist-turned-novelist
July 13, 2002
Forming relationships with readers...
July 10, 2002
Argus brings new hope for steelworkers
July 06, 2002
Steelworks closure marked with special edition
May 16, 2002
Circulation triumphs are rewarded
May 11, 2002
Argus snappers in racism project
April 17, 2002
Western Mail scoops Daily Newspaper title - again!
April 08, 2002
Argus forces authorities into U-turn on road
March 29, 2002
Argus man attacked
March 21, 2002
Welsh nominations announced
March 15, 2002
First 'City Final' for Argus
March 14, 2002
Probes launched after Argus racism investigation
March 08, 2002
News in brief
February 27, 2002
Readers say "no" to £40m chamber
February 07, 2002
News in brief
January 31, 2002
Argus steps up hunt for mum
January 25, 2002
Argus readers say "no"
December 17, 2001
Two step up the ladder at Wales and Western
November 16, 2001
Has Helen turned her back on the Argus?
October 06, 2001
Popular and respected journalist dies at 73
August 29, 2001
Unexpected Hess exclusive for Argus reporter
July 27, 2001
Argus leads the way in support of Big Brother's Helen
July 13, 2001
Argus backs Helen
July 04, 2001
'Save our club' campaign launched
July 03, 2001
Sick miner wins pay-out
June 29, 2001
Transatlantic joy for Gemma
June 27, 2001
Argus campaign leads to hospital violence review
June 13, 2001
Hospice appeal on target
May 29, 2001
Electronic election for the Argus
May 26, 2001
Argus scores with rugby special
May 25, 2001
Kids produce spread every day of the week
April 10, 2001
Blondes have more fun... or do they?
March 28, 2001
Petition delivery marks campaign climax
March 16, 2001
Argus is the fastest-growing
March 14, 2001
Nicole moves up at the Argus
March 03, 2001
Ben's winning his fight
February 09, 2001
Action helpdesk for worried workers
February 08, 2001
Sudden death of Argus worker
Minister acts on Argus"wake up call"
February 02, 2001
Argus action after steel jobs blow
January 29, 2001
Pay-out plea to new minister
January 26, 2001
Newspaper pregnancy plea success
January 08, 2001
Bank to double funds raised by Argus
November 16, 2000
Minister says the press "got it wrong"
November 10, 2000
Argus fighting for miners
October 16, 2000
Prince's support for miners
September 09, 2000
Fresh Argus bid to speed up cash for sick miners
July 17, 2000
Argus wins ambulance campaign victory
July 06, 2000
Argus overturns court ban
April 19, 2000
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