Newport Councillors on the Defence over ‘Worst Christmas Tree in Britain’ and Payphone Vandalism
Senior councillors in Newport have defended the local authority’s work in the city centre, following criticism of a prominent Christmas…
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42-home development approved for Newport estate despite objections
A 42-home development next to Newport’s Mon Bank estate can go ahead, city councillors have decided. Monmouthshire Housing Association has…
A man who sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl was caught thanks to facial recognition
Alexander Dale, 31, grabbed the 11-year-old and pushed her to the floor while she was walking her dog in Cyncoed.…
Residents of Liscombe Street in Newport raise concerns over having ‘wronguns’ for neighbours if HMO conversion goes ahead
A Newport resident has raised concerns about having “wronguns” for neighbours if a mid-terraced house is converted into a four-bed…
City has ‘lost out’ over university investment ‘broken promises’
Newport has missed out on around £3 million of investment since a university merger and the closure of Caerleon Campus,…
Newport hailed as ‘A City on the rise’ by Senedd members
Senedd members hailed Newport as a city on the rise – economically, socially and culturally – with so much to…
Half of Newport City’s street lights to be switched back on at night following safety concerns
Half of Newport’s street lights will be switched back on at night, following complaints shift workers felt unsafe travelling to…
Risca women prosecuted for running unlicensed dog home boarding and doggy daycare facilities
TWO women have admitted keeping a pet boarding business without a licence and unfair trading. Deborah Jane Edwards and Lydia…
Newport man sentenced for terrorism offences
Hakan Barac, a 29-year-old man from the Newport area of Gwent, today (Monday, April 7th) appeared at Bristol Crown court,…
Newport’s new £9million primary school will move forward following general community support
Plans for a new £9 million primary school in Newport will move forward following general support from the community. Housing…