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Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service

Plaid Cymru candidate sets out plans for a Wales ‘we can all be proud of’

Monday, April 13, 2026Monday, April 13, 2026

Voters on May 7 can usher in “necessary” change and make Wales a nation “we can all be proud of”, according to Peredur Owen Griffiths, Plaid Cymru’s lead candidate for Casnewydd Islwyn.

Town’s proposed new Next store could create 21 jobs

Friday, April 10, 2026Friday, April 10, 2026

The firm has submitted an initial planning application for an empty unit at the Gallagher Retail Park.

Councillor quits Labour after being frozen out over library cuts criticism

Friday, April 10, 2026Friday, April 10, 2026

Nelson councillor Brenda Miles has resigned from the Labour Party, nearly a year after being frozen out after she objected to Caerphilly Council’s library closure plans.

Senedd election candidates confirmed for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni

Friday, April 10, 2026Friday, April 10, 2026

A total of 42 candidates will stand for the Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni constituency at May’s Senedd elections.

Candidates confirmed for Senedd race in Casnewydd Islwyn

Friday, April 10, 2026Friday, April 10, 2026

A total of 41 candidates will stand for the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency at May’s Senedd elections.

By-election candidates confirmed for Rogerstone North

Friday, April 10, 2026

The by-election in Rogerstone North will be held on Thursday May 7 – the same day as the Wales-wide Senedd elections.

Castle boundary changes approved amid public access concerns

Thursday, April 9, 2026Thursday, April 9, 2026

Councillors have approved minor changes to the boundary walls of Grade-II listed Ruperra Castle, despite concerns over public access.

Clarity sought over impact of university’s job cuts plan on city

Thursday, April 9, 2026Thursday, April 9, 2026

Newport should be given more clarity over the future of higher education in the city, a councillor has said as the University of South Wales (USW) seeks voluntary redundancies.

Councillor says UK should consider rationing if Middle East war continues

Wednesday, April 8, 2026Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The UK should consider making plans for World War II-style rationing of resources in the event of “protracted” hostilities in the Middle East, a councillor has claimed.

No limits placed on lorry movements along ‘Wild West’ route

Wednesday, April 8, 2026Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Ynysddu ward councillors Jan Jones and Janine Reed said “urgent action” was needed to improve road safety for residents “before someone is seriously hurt”.

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