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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.

Dudley man ordered to pay £690 after assault in Newport

A 51-year-old Dudley man has been ordered to pay £690 after admitting that he assaulted a woman in Newport. Brian McDonagh, of Tennyson Street in Pensnett, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault by...

Newport black cab fares could rise 15-17% in first increase for four years

Fares for traditional taxis in Newport may go up for the first time in four years under fresh plans being considered. Councillors are anticipated to begin a public consultation regarding updated char...

Newport divided over 12-month closure orders for dodgy shops

Newport locals have differing opinions on the Westminster administration's decision to extend Closure Orders on problematic establishments from half a year to a full year. The permissible duration fo...

Petition to stop Newport M4 junction closures hits 2,600 signatures

A campaign calling on government ministers to maintain access to motorway exits near Newport has attracted significant public backing in recent days. Launched by Newport's Labour branch, the initiati...

Transport Minister and Lord Burns discuss M4 congestion and rail links in Wales

Transport improvements for the M4 corridor and rail connections in south-east Wales were on the agenda when senior officials met this week, the Welsh Government has confirmed. Transport Deputy Minist...

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...

Ridgeway Social Group marks eclipse with Portuguese dinner at Ty Madeira in Cardiff

During the solar eclipse, when a chill filled the air and the moon obscured the sun, Ridgeway Social Group enthusiasts gathered to witness the spectacle. Numerous members joined the crowds assembling ...

Mountain fire damages Phillipstown as crews continue dampening hotspots in New Tredegar

An incident involving fire occurred in Phillipstown, New Tredegar during the afternoon of August 19. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were alerted at around 3.21pm and response teams, vehicles and...

Newport councillor case discontinued after staff member refused to participate

A council member from Newport faced a complaint to the Welsh public services ombudsman regarding claims of rude and threatening conduct directed at an employee. The local authority's standards panel ...

Cwmbran and West Monmouth pupils among Gwent collecting GCSE results today

Readers are being invited to share their GCSE results experience by commenting below or contacting the newsdesk via email. The outlet expressed interest in hearing from students, parents and educators...

New Tredegar mountain wildfire extinguished by fire service

A blaze that erupted on a hillside has been contained, Caerphilly County Borough Council has stated. Crews from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene in New Tredegar on August 19. T...

Newport council approves arts venue and studios above LePub on High Street

Newport City Council has given the green light to plans that will transform the upper levels of a High Street property into a creative arts centre and studio complex. The project, situated above LePu...

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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.