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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.

Four-bed executive home with double garage on market for £550k in Langstone, Newport

An impressive four-bedroom property in a sought-after area has come onto the market priced at £550,000. The executive-style residence, which is spacious and bright, sits on Shepherd Drive in Langston...

Basecamp Cooperative developing ethical letting agency for Chepstow tenants

A housing collective is creating a fair lettings service to help those in private rental accommodation. Basecamp Cooperative recently received a visit from Sir Fynwy Torfaen MS Lynne Neagle at their ...

Wales requests River Severn drought order as reservoir levels fall

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has submitted an application to the Welsh Government seeking a Drought Order for the River Severn as prolonged heatwaves and arid conditions continue to exert significant...

IKEA second-hand marketplace launches in UK for Family members

The Swedish flat-pack furniture giant is set to introduce a pre-owned trading platform for British customers. The digital marketplace will enable members of the retailer's loyalty programme to purcha...

Newport UPS driver raises concerns about ‘culture of fear’ among workers

A parcel delivery driver working for the postal service in South Wales has stated that newer employees experience unfair treatment and mounting pressure regarding their work assignments while colleagu...

South Wales Fire Service declares major incident as wildfire smoke engulfs Cwmbran

Acrid fumes lingered over Cwmbran's town centre on Friday as locals throughout Gwent emerged to find a smoky haze from blazes that continued to rage across the area. Similar sights were witnessed thr...

Government bans sale of disposable barbecues across UK amid heatwave

Single-use grills have been suspended from commercial availability across the United Kingdom. Authorities implemented this measure in light of escalating wildfire dangers during the current extreme h...

Monmouthshire bus upgrades include new Sunday services starting September

Monmouthshire bus users are expected to gain from better services. A series of enhancements will be introduced in September across routes that cover Monmouthshire, with backing from Herefordshire Cou...

Former Worcester Warriors player Matt Dwyer appointed client relationship manager

A former rugby professional has embarked on a fresh career path away from the pitch. Matt Dwyer, who hails from Newport, has become client relationship manager at Acorn by Synergie, beginning a new p...

Newport choir Allegra seeks women singers ahead of Peterborough festival

All-female vocal ensemble seeks fresh talent A celebrated choir with numerous accolades is searching for additional members to join its ranks. Allegra, a highly accomplished Newport-based group reno...

MP Calls for Water Protection Zone to Save River Wye from Pollution

Catherine Fookes MP has contacted the UK Government requesting that the River Wye be treated as an urgent priority as she pushes forward with her efforts to improve water quality in British rivers. I...

Charlotte Church’s forest school in Wenvoe loses council planning bid

Welsh singer Charlotte Church's forest school initiative may have to shut down following complaints about children behaving inappropriately and hazardous vehicle arrangements. The Awen Project, which...

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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.