Ongoing plans for a high-tech “corridor” between Newport and Cardiff could create 4,000 jobs and develop the site as a leader in advanced manufacturing.
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Andy Burnham says Newport can learn from Manchester’s regeneration
Newport can rejuvenate its high street and kickstart a new era of prosperity by learning from Greater Manchester, according to the northern city’s mayor, Andy Burnham.
Plan for new cafe to replace former cake shop
A new cafe could open in Newport’s Church Road, at a premises recently occupied by a popular cake shop v.1
Man wins bid for ‘atypical’ home extension amid neighbour’s privacy fears
A Newport man can finish building his house extension despite his nextdoor neighbour’s claims it will lead to a loss of privacy.
Local concerns fail to stop seven-person HMO winning approval
A HMO for up to seven people in Pill has received retrospective approval by Newport City Council.
Council worker dismissed after investigation into purchasing card use
A Newport City Council worker was dismissed following an investigation into possible fraudulent transactions using a purchasing card.
More flats proposed at site of city centre’s historic hotel
A former hotel in Newport city centre could be redeveloped further with the addition of six new flats.
Plans for new riverside wedding venue with views of Transporter Bridge
A former office building on the banks of the River Usk could be converted into a “versatile, high-quality” space for weddings and other events, with views of Newport’s iconic Transporter Bridge.
Backing for new health workers’ homes near city hospital
Council planners in Newport have approved a plan to develop five new flats for health workers near the city’s Royal Gwent Hospital.
Disused public toilets to be transformed into new cafe
A disused block of public toilets in Newport is set to be transformed into a new cafe.