The giant 2.1 metre steel fence dubbed ‘The Great Wall of Clydach’ by villagers
A GIANT 2.1 metre tall steel fence that has been put across the side of mountain has been dubbed the ‘Great Wall of Clydach’ by villagers. The galvanised steel palisade fence runs for some 200 metres along the length of…
Two arrests made in connection to hoax call in Newport
TWO people have been arrested after armed police burst into a home in Newport following a “hoax call”. Gwent Police has also confirmed a complaint has been made to it in relation to officers attending the flat in Beatty Road…
20mph speed limit signs across Gwent damaged by vandals
THERE have been at least 145 incidents of damage to speed limits signs across Gwent since September when the 20 mile per hour maximum came in. In the previous five years there were just 101 such incidents recorded by the…
Former Gwent MP recognised in New Year’s Honours
A FORMER Gwent MP has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours for his services to music. But Huw Edwards, who represented Monmouth, insisted: “I’m not a musician in the real sense, just an ordinary bloke who sings in a…
Fans placed at major hospital entrance to disperse exhaust fumes from queuing Ambulances
FANS have had to be placed at the doors to Gwent’s major hospital to disperse fumes from ambulances queuing outside. Health bosses have said there are 300 patients stuck in hospital beds in Gwent who are otherwise well enough to…
Partnership agreement with local authorities across the border and Monmouthshire County Council
MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council is set to agree a partnership agreement with other local authorities on both sides of the Welsh border. It is intended the Marches Forward Partnership will help it as well as neighbouring Welsh authority Powys, which borders…
Western Gateway Conference in Newport for alternative energy exhibits hydrogen powered transportation
“WE HAVE to overcome fear and some powerful people in the electric vehicle market and demonstrate to them we are not the threat they think we are.” That was the message to delegates at a conference in Newport aimed at…