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Category: Newport

Sports complex showers out of action for six months

Friday, January 9, 2026Friday, January 9, 2026

Some showers at the Newport International Sports Village have been out of order for around six months.

Two schools could strengthen ties to bring ‘improved standards’ for pupils

Thursday, January 8, 2026Thursday, January 8, 2026

Two Newport schools could strengthen their ties later this year by entering into a federation agreement.

Newport Council urged to rethink tax increase in new budget

Thursday, January 8, 2026Thursday, January 8, 2026

Cllr Matthew Evans, who leads the council’s Conservative group, called the proposed rise “the same old story yet again”.

Council defends city centre work amid phone box and ‘worst’ Christmas tree criticism

Wednesday, January 7, 2026Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Senior councillors in Newport have defended the local authority’s work in the city centre, following criticism of a prominent Christmas tree and littering.

‘Responsible’ budget proposals avoid cuts – but Newport council tax bills set to rise

Tuesday, January 6, 2026Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Council tax bills could go up across Newport in April, but the city council’s draft budget proposals have avoided public service cuts.

Approval sought for cafe conversion five years after work was carried out

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Planning permission is being sought for a cafe conversion in Newport, five years after the work was carried out.

New play area and all-weather pitch approved for school

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

A Newport primary school is in line to receive a new play area and all-weather sports pitch after receiving council approval.

Pupils help choose new school’s name ahead of £18m construction

Tuesday, December 23, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Plans to merge two Newport primaries have taken a symbolic step forward after pupils helped choose the new school’s name.

Six-bed HMO proposed for ‘substantial’ city home

Tuesday, December 23, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

New proposals have been submitted to convert a five-bedroom house in Newport into a six-bed HMO (house in multiple occupation).

Offices near hospital could become flats for health workers

Tuesday, December 23, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

A property near Newport’s Royal Gwent Hospital could be revived as residential accommodation, after spending some time as office space.

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