Investigations into a major fire at a building on Commercial Street, Pontllanfraith, are being carried out this morning.
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Plans for A48 bike and bus lanes still at the drawing board
New bike and bus lanes between Newport and Cardiff are still at the design stage but will give people “more transport options” when they are completed, a minister has said.
Gwent Police chief warns smaller forces could be swallowed up under national reforms
Chief constables of smaller forces will be worried about a takeover by larger neighbours under the government’s proposed police reforms, Gwent’s chief has said.
Online hospital radio station YYFM getting ready to mark fifth anniversary
Hospital radio station YYFM is getting ready to mark its fifth anniversary of broadcasting over the internet.
Tesco wins bid for longer opening hours at proposed new Express store
Tesco has won its bid for longer opening hours when its proposed new Express store opens in Newbridge.
Plan to turn former Bargoed pub into flats and new takeaway turned down
Council planners have turned down proposals for a new takeaway and seven flats at a former pub in Bargoed.
Four remanded in custody over the murder of Tristan Kerr, 17
An angry outburst from the public gallery was directed at two of the defendants charged with the murder of Abertridwr teenager Tristan Kerr.
Road safety improvements touted for five city wards
Newport City Council has chosen the sites from a list of more than 60 put forward by ward members as “areas of concern”.
Former social club set for conversion into new homes
A former social club in Phillipstown, New Tredegar, is set to be converted into new homes.
Decisions due on plans for dozens of new homes and business park
Decisions are due on dozens of new homes and the expansion of a business park across Caerphilly County Borough next week.