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Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crash between car and lorry

Friday, August 22, 2025Friday, August 22, 2025

Gwent Police said minor injuries were reported following the crash, and enquiries are ongoing.

Could new study change rules around ‘sensitive’ HMOs in city?

Friday, August 22, 2025

Applications to convert properties into HMOs often attract resistance from neighbours, with concerns ranging from increased parking pressures to fears of crime or antisocial behaviour.

City seeking views on dog control rules, but free waste bag costs not ‘justified’

Friday, August 22, 2025Friday, August 22, 2025

Free waste bags in popular dog-walking spots would help keep the streets clean, a Newport councillor has suggested.

Nelson to host European wallball tournament this weekend

Friday, August 22, 2025Friday, August 22, 2025

Nelson will host a weekend of wallball to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the sport’s first-ever European tournament in Wales.

Councillors positive about traffic scheme to stem city rat run

Friday, August 22, 2025Friday, August 22, 2025

An experimental traffic scheme in Cardiff aimed at stopping a city neighbourhood being used as a rat run has been largely successful, according to local councillors.Cardiff Council recently published data on the performance…

How effective has facial recognition been in south Wales?

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Using facial recognition has cost a Welsh police force more than £3.5m and resulted in 93 arrests since its introduction, according to the latest available police data.

Neighbouring council could also face Welsh Government recycling fines if rates don’t improve

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Neighbouring Merthyr Tydfil Council could face a fine of nearly £300,000 if does not meet the Welsh Government’s recycling target this year.

Man, 25, arrested after police raid three properties in drug bust

Thursday, August 21, 2025

A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a string of drug raids in Rhymney on Thursday morning.

Pedestrian in hospital after being hit by car

Thursday, August 21, 2025Thursday, August 21, 2025

A pedestrian remains in hospital after being hit by a car in Machen earlier this week, Gwent Police has confirmed.

Library closure plans ‘on pause’ after last-minute legal challenge launched

Thursday, August 21, 2025Thursday, August 21, 2025

The council was preparing to close ten smaller libraries at the end of August as part of cost-cutting measures described as a “bold new vision” for the service.

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