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Gym firm eyes expansion for ‘Hyrox-style’ circuit training

Friday, March 6, 2026Friday, March 6, 2026

Elite Fitness has applied for planning permission to change the use of three new neighbouring units at Newbridge Industrial Estate, where it is based.

Four-bed HMO plan submitted for terraced house

Friday, March 6, 2026Friday, March 6, 2026

A terraced house in Rhymney could be converted into a new HMO for four people, with plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Car park tariff hikes hitting ‘already struggling’ traders

Friday, March 6, 2026Monday, March 9, 2026

Cllr Nigel Dix said the decision to remove a 40p one-hour option last November had “a negative effect” on high street traders still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thumbs up for ‘long-awaited’ school improvements

Friday, March 6, 2026Friday, March 6, 2026

A new sports and teaching block for Caerleon Comprehensive School has won the support of councillors in Newport.

Young rugby star a step closer to professional dream after academy selection

Friday, March 6, 2026Monday, March 9, 2026

Lily Hawkins, 18, has been selected for the Dragons Academy at Coleg Gwent, having first caught the attention of academy coaches while at Idris Davies School.

Ladies’ choirs to perform at festival ahead of International Women’s Day

Friday, March 6, 2026Friday, March 6, 2026

Two choirs from Caerphilly County Borough will take part in a celebration of women’s choral music this weekend.

‘It felt like a dream’: GP invited to 10 Downing Street to mark St David’s Day

Friday, March 6, 2026

Dr Manmeet Kaur, of Pengam Health Centre, was invited to 10 Downing Street last week for a celebration of Wales and Welsh culture.

Pupils facing months in temporary classrooms due to school repairs

Friday, March 6, 2026Friday, March 6, 2026

“Structural issues” at a Newport primary school mean pupils and staff face the prospect of months in temporary classrooms.

Reform UK promises tax cuts, scrapping 20mph limit and NHS reforms in Welsh manifesto

Thursday, March 5, 2026Friday, March 6, 2026

Reform UK has pledged to cut income tax, scrap Wales’ 20mph speed limit and overhaul parts of the NHS if it forms the next Welsh Government.

Bigger fence for primary school amid fears of intruders and dealing

Thursday, March 5, 2026Thursday, March 5, 2026

A new security fence will be installed around a Newport primary school site due to “safeguarding concerns” around intruders and outsiders dealing “illegal substances”.

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