National News Freedom of Information request shows Newport primary schools oversubscribed by 70% Rhiannon JamesApril 27, 2023April 27, 2023 MORE than 70% of Newport’s primary schools are oversubscribed, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Pillgwenlly Primary school… Share this:Share Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
National News Council ‘can’t survive’ without agency staff Rhiannon JamesApril 24, 2023April 24, 2023 Newport City Council “can’t survive” without agency staff, a senior council officer has admitted. Competition from the private sector and… Share this:Share Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
National News Food-bank appeals for donations as cost-of-living crisis puts pressure on demand Rhiannon JamesMarch 30, 2023March 30, 2023 A FOOD bank in Lliswerry is appealing for donations as the cost-of-living crisis doubles its demand. Raven House Trust, which… Share this:Share Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
National News Bassaleg residents rejoce as Newport Council backtrack on mature tree felling plans Rhiannon JamesMarch 21, 2023March 22, 2023 RESIDENTS of Bassaleg are rejoicing as Newport City Council backtracks on its plans to cut down mature trees. Seven trees… Share this:Share Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
National News Former children’s home could house children seeking asylum in Newport City Rhiannon JamesMarch 17, 2023March 20, 2023 A former children’s home could be used to house children seeking asylum, Newport City Council has confirmed. Cambridge House, on… Share this:Share Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
National News Proposed asylum seeker hostel raises concerns with residents and councillors of Newport City Rhiannon JamesMarch 6, 2023March 6, 2023 A planning application for an asylum seeker hostel has been refused by Newport City Council, due to the possible “adverse… Share this:Share Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
National News Councillor Trevor Watkins to replace Martyn Kellaway as Newport Mayor Rhiannon JamesFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023 The next Mayor of Newport has said he wants to focus on a charity supporting those with Motor Neurone Disease… Share this:Share Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
National News Vacant pub set to be replaced with affordable homes Rhiannon JamesFebruary 1, 2023February 1, 2023 A vacant pub which is a “magnet” for anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping is to be demolished and replaced with affordable… Share this:Share Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
National News Newport City councillors support proposal to bring back ward meetings Rhiannon JamesJanuary 28, 2023January 28, 2023 Newport City councillors have supported a proposal to bring back ward meetings to better engage residents with local government issues.… Share this:Share Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
National News Carers and parents “heartbroken” over proposal to cut services at care home for children with learning difficulties in Newport Rhiannon JamesJanuary 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Carers and parents have said they are “heartbroken” as Newport City Council proposes to cut services at a care home… Share this:Share Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
