The new mayor of Newport is Cllr Debbie Harvey, who said she will champion the city’s volunteers during her year in office.
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First Minister outlines priorities for Welsh Government – but admits independence talk with PM
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has pledged to tackle child poverty, cut NHS waiting lists and stand up for Wales during this Senedd term – while also revealing he discussed Welsh independence with the Prime Minister.
Boy, 10, recovering in hospital after zip wire fall during school trip
A ten-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after falling from a zip wire during a school trip to an outdoor activity centre in the Brecon Beacons.
Nature fair brings community together at Morgan Jones Park
Families, environmental groups and community organisations came together at Morgan Jones Park for Ffair Cynefin, a nature fair celebrating wildlife, wellbeing, creativity and community action in Caerphilly.
Members appointed to the first Senedd committee
The Senedd has appointed members to the all-important business committee, bringing the it one step closer to resuming work as usual.
New ‘high-quality’ flats proposed above village shop
A developer has submitted plans for two new flats above an Abertridwr shop.
Future of Civic Centre and other council buildings to be reviewed
The future of Newport’s Civic Centre could be decided in a new review of the city council’s office buildings.
From bedtime stories to bookshelves: Childhood memories inspire first published book
Bob and Julie and the Musical Bugs, written by Claire Barley, was inspired by characters created by her son, William.
Facelift backed for city leisure site that has ‘seen better days’
Newport Stadium could be in line for a facelift, after senior councillors backed a move to explore regeneration options for the Spytty Park site.
No serious injuries after three-car crash
The collision happened along the A468, between the Penrhos roundabout and St Cenydd roundabout, at at around 1.50pm on Monday May 18.