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Over 80,000 fridges stranded at Newport site after Unimetals administration

A major backlog of discarded refrigeration units has accumulated at a recycling facility in Newport following the collapse of the company that operated the site. Approximately 80,000 decommissioned fr...
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Torfaen biodiversity rises 92% after reduced mowing scheme

Plant, insect and wildlife varieties have surged by approximately 100 per cent across certain parts of Torfaen following alterations to how grassland is maintained. Six years ago, Torfaen's local aut...

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Over 80,000 fridges stranded at Newport site after Unimetals administration

A major backlog of discarded refrigeration units has accumulated at a recycling facility in Newport following the collapse of the company that operated the site. Approximately 80,000 decommissioned fr...
Environment

Torfaen biodiversity rises 92% after reduced mowing scheme

Plant, insect and wildlife varieties have surged by approximately 100 per cent across certain parts of Torfaen following alterations to how grassland is maintained. Six years ago, Torfaen's local aut...
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Six-bedroom Blackwood period home with cottage listed over £700,000

A historic residence that once served as the home for a mining operation's owner or manager has come onto the market, with interested parties invited to submit proposals exceeding £700,000. The six-b...
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Blaenau Gwent bin collections to start at 6am due to 30C heat

Refuse and recycling services will get underway sooner than usual this week because of the heat. Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council announced that teams will commence operations at 6am on Wednesday...
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Newport litter pick postponed over council bag dispute

A planned community clean-up has been delayed because of a dispute regarding waste sacks. The Newport organisation Pride in Pill had intended to tidy areas around Alexander Road and nearby locations ...
Environment

Campaigners demand ‘more robust definition’ of contaminated land

Campaigners are calling for a review of how contaminated land is defined, following an environmental ruling.
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Drivers warned after ‘sudden dip’ appears on busy Newport SDR road

A sudden dip in the road has left a motorist warning others to take care. The uneven surface is on Newport’s Southern Distributor Road (SDR) near the Maesglas East roundabout and the city’s rubbish tip.
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Fury as council pocketed £1.1m from solar farm deal

Caerphilly Council generated a £1.1 million surplus from offloading a substantial solar farm development overlooking Penyrheol, the authority has acknowledged amid scrutiny over the financial handling...
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Eleventh day of Blaenavon wildfire ignites calls for charcoal BBQ ban

A large-scale blaze has been burning for approximately twelve days, triggering demands for restrictions on charcoal grills. The inferno, which ignited close to Blaenavon, has raised worries about pub...
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‘These trees are sacred’: Campaigners launch last-ditch bid to save ancient trees

Campaigners have launched a fresh bid to save four ancient trees in Caerleon after Newport City Council approved plans for them to be felled.
Environment

Wales Drought: Official Water Crisis Declared After 190-Year Record Dry July

An extended period without rain has resulted in drought being declared across the entire nation. Natural Resources Wales issued the announcement on Thursday 30 July, with the expanded drought classif...
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Firefighters continue battling blaze as ‘significant progress’ made – LIVE

Firefighters from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service alongside Natural Resources Wales personnel continue to work at the Blaenavon wildfire location. A service representative advised that notable he...

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Politics

Newport East residents asked for views in 12-week fireworks consultation

Newport East residents have been invited to give their views during a 12-week government consultation on fireworks and pyrotechnics. The UK Labour Government launched the consultation, which closes...
Events

Pill Carnival brings colour and crowds to Newport on Bank Holiday Monday

Pill Carnival returned with a parade, live entertainment, rides and stalls around Pill Millennium Centre.
Property

Toxic giant hogweed spotted along River Usk in Gwent

Concerns have been raised regarding dangerous vegetation appearing along waterways in the Gwent region. Giant hogweed, classified as an invasive and perilous species, has been observed at multiple lo...
Crime

Newport family appeals for information after 12-year-old injured by rock thrown from bridge

Blake O'Shea was knocked unconscious near the river after a rock was allegedly thrown from a bridge above him.

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