Jo Barnes
Community content editor
I am community content editor for the South Wales Argus and am always looking for great stories to tell - ranging from our great local traders, our charity champions, new babies, pets, pubs, special anniversaries, obituaries and gardens and a whole lot more. I also cover business, property and travel and edit Monmouthshire Living and The Business magazines.
I am community content editor for the South Wales Argus and am always looking for great stories to tell - ranging from our great local traders, our charity champions, new babies, pets, pubs, special anniversaries, obituaries and gardens and a whole lot more. I also cover business, property and travel and edit Monmouthshire Living and The Business magazines.
Latest articles from Jo Barnes
Nostalgia: When the Odeon in Newport changed direction
Back in 2002 the Odeon Cinema on Clarence Place in Newport was being redeveloped into an entertainment venue. Here is a selection of pictures of the work going on inside which we found in our archive. We also found one of the cinema all decorated for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
The five dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
HERE is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.
A huge step forward for Falklands veterans
In last month’s column, I wrote about Newport East constituent Mike Hermanis, who came to a resident advice surgery in St Julians in early 2023 to ask for help for himself and his fellow Falklands veterans.
OPINION: We need healthy and sustainable food here in Wales
As many of you may know, last year I put forward legislation in the Senedd with the objective of protecting sustainable food here in Wales.
'Working with prisoners has been a game-changer'
A pallet recycling business named SME Business of the Year by South Wales Argus is working with prisons to fill skills gaps and rehabilitate offenders back into the community.
Secretary of State for Wales explores economic growth strategies at Welsh ICE
Welsh ICE, a Caerphilly-based entrepreneurial hub, welcomed Secretary of State for Wales, David TC Davies, to discuss strategies for promoting economic growth and innovation in Wales.
New board member for Premier Forest Products
Timber supplier Premier Forest Products has appointed Anthony Hopps as group processing director, supporting the company’s commitment to their processing division.