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Newport rock bar launches fundraiser to support staff after owner’s death

A crowdfunding campaign has been set up to help one of Newport's best-loved music venues navigate a transitional period. Locals and regulars who frequent the city's rock music scene were surprised ea...

South Wales woman on brink of independence as physio funding runs out

A south Wales resident is progressing toward reclaiming her autonomy following paralysis, aided by expert physical rehabilitation - however financial support is depleting rapidly. Helen Fincham, who ...

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Newport rock bar launches fundraiser to support staff after owner’s death

A crowdfunding campaign has been set up to help one of Newport's best-loved music venues navigate a transitional period. Locals and regulars who frequent the city's rock music scene were surprised ea...

South Wales woman on brink of independence as physio funding runs out

A south Wales resident is progressing toward reclaiming her autonomy following paralysis, aided by expert physical rehabilitation - however financial support is depleting rapidly. Helen Fincham, who ...

ValleysCon Returns to Ebbw Vale for Fourth Year with Star-Studded Guest List

A pop culture convention is heading to Ebbw Vale, bringing international celebrities to the town. ValleysCon is making its return to Ebbw Vale later this month, offering a full day of famous guests, ...

Grants of up to £2,000 launched to support former miners’ welfare clubs

A fresh initiative providing modest financial support has been unveiled to assist welfare organisations for former miners operating throughout communities built around former coal mining regions. CIS...

Lysaght Institute Newport to close as events venue by December 2026

A beloved local landmark is set to shut down at the close of this year, prompting concerns about the future of community facilities in the area. The Lysaght Institute in Newport, a cherished venue wi...

MP welcomes action to ban rip-off discounts and subscription traps

Jessica Morden, the MP for Newport East, has expressed approval of Andy Burnham's efforts to assist households struggling with living expenses by tackling exploitative pricing practices and problemati...

Open Spaces Society marks 150 years since Commons Act 1876 protected common land

A revolutionary piece of legislation that secured public access to shared land is being honoured on its 150th anniversary. The 1876 Commons Act, which effectively halted parliamentary enclosures of c...

South Wales alternative bands reunite for charity after 16 years

A pair of well-known South Wales alternative music groups from the noughties are coming back together for a benefit performance. Last of the Okinawa Fighters and Life! Death! Prizes! will take to the...

Partial solar eclipse at 6.16pm then Perseid meteor shower peaks at 11pm

An astronomical double bill awaits on Wednesday evening, with a partial solar eclipse giving way to a meteor display. The partial eclipse commences at 6.16pm when the Moon positions itself between ou...

Octopus Energy offers free electricity to customers who reduce usage during eclipse

A British energy provider is distributing complimentary electricity during this week's solar eclipse. Octopus Energy is providing the incentive through a scheme connected to Wednesday's astronomical ...

Kinnock urges Burnham to align capital gains tax with income tax rates

Former Islwyn MP and Labour leader Lord Kinnock has urged Andy Burnham to introduce a capital gains tax raid in his first Budget. The ex-Labour leader argued that tax rates on profits from selling as...

Swift numbers plunge 75% in under 30 years, conservationists warn

Swift populations have dropped by three-quarters since 1995, raising alarms and prompting Monmouthshire County Council to urge action. Catrin Maby, who serves as the cabinet member responsible for cl...

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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...

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.

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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...

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.