Plans for a HMO in Newport have been given the green light following a successful appeal.
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Weekend of St David’s Day celebrations at Newbridge Memo
Newbridge Memo has launched its St David’s Day weekend celebration, bringing together community spirit, Welsh culture and creativity across three days.
Rise in antisocial behaviour despite city-wide crime reduction
Gwent Police superintendent Jason White told city councillors antisocial behaviour had increased by around 7% across Newport, compared with the previous financial year.
Council joins landmark hydrogen refuse vehicle trial
New hydrogen and electric refuse collection vehicles are being trialled in Wales in a “groundbreaking” new scheme.
Community volunteers invited to 10 Downing Street St David’s Day celebration
The reception at Downing Street, held on Monday February 23, brought together guests from across Wales to celebrate Welsh culture, contribution and community impact.
Mental health awareness training being offered to rugby clubs
The course, run by UK Coaching and mental health charity Mind, has already seen more than 400 football clubs across Wales signing up to take part.
Council hoping to ‘maximise benefits’ of Tour de France stage
The arrival of the Tour de France in Caerphilly next year will be “an event of significance for everyone” in the county borough, a senior councillor has predicted.
City-centre shop caught selling booze after hours
A Newport convenience store was caught selling booze to suspected “intoxicated” customers three hours after it was supposed to stop booze sales.
Coleg y Cymoedd teacher struck-off after sending sexual messages to students
A further education teacher who sent a student a picture of a Freddo chocolate bar placed on his lap and asked “What’s it worth?” has been banned from the profession by the Education Workforce Council.
£100 vouchers offered in bid to boost Caerphilly 2k numbers
A £100 gift voucher will be awarded to both the school and sports club with the highest number of entries at this year’s Caerphilly 2k run.