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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.

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...

Two more closures spark debate over Newport city centre parking and rates

Two commercial outlets have ceased trading at Kingsway Shopping Centre in Newport's central district, reigniting discussions among locals regarding necessary improvements to the area. Cosy Living and...

Newport jeweller Xclusive closes after nearly 40 years following spate of break-ins

A family-owned jewellery business in the city centre has announced it will shut its doors this morning (August 22), blaming repeated criminal activity in the area. Xclusive Jewellers has occupied its...

Newport County CEO Sam Houldsworth to outline club’s future ambitions at business event

Sport and enterprise are poised to feature prominently at a forthcoming networking gathering in Newport. Sam Houldsworth, the chief executive of Newport County AFC, is slated to address the City of N...

Plans submitted to transform former Gaer Road dental surgery into café

Plans have been submitted to convert a former dental practice in Newport into a coffee shop. The scheme proposes altering the ground floor use at 53-55 Gaer Road from a dental surgery to a café. The...

Newport opticians start 3,700-mile charity motorcycle ride for Guide Dogs

On 21 August 2006, the South Wales Argus revealed that two employees from a Newport eye care business embarked on an extensive motorcycle tour of Britain to collect funds for a charitable cause. Grah...

Natasha Asghar MS launches Best of Newport and Islwyn competition for local businesses

The Newport and Islwyn area contains numerous exceptional enterprises, and as the regional representative in the Welsh Parliament I have been fortunate to visit many of them throughout my time in offi...

Cardiff ranked 11th best UK city for aspiring entrepreneurs

The Welsh capital has secured a place among Britain's leading cities for those dreaming of starting their own ventures. Cardiff placed 11th in research conducted by 1st Formations, which examined Goo...

Monmouthshire Building Society posts steady £3.7m profit amid transformation

A period of business transformation has resulted in consistent profitability for a building society operating in south Wales. Monmouthshire Building Society, whose head office is located in Newport, ...

Torfaen council approves boutique cattery for Rose Cottage, Pontypool

A small luxury cat boarding facility featuring climate-controlled enclosures in a rear garden has been approved, subject to certain requirements being fulfilled. The accommodation for as many as ten ...

Bakes by Vicky in Newport receives five-star hygiene rating

Vicky runs Bakes by Vicky from her home in Newport. The establishment was awarded the top five-star hygiene rating when Newport City Council carried out an assessment on 12 August 2026. Every aspect ...

Personal trainer wins permission for home garage gym in Cwmbran with conditions

A personal trainer from Cwmbran has secured permission to operate fitness sessions from her residential garage, subject to specific restrictions. Emma Quinn initially sought a certificate from the co...

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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.

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...

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.