The operation follows concerns some drivers were illegally using the weight-restricted road, in Rogerstone and northern Newport, as a “cut-through”.
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Armed Forces swimming scheme funding to nearly double
The Armed Forces Free Swimming Scheme will see its funding nearly doubled – rising from £45,000 a year to £80,000 a year.
New scheme supports residents who may be ‘unaware’ they can claim financial support
Newport Council has joined a pilot scheme using data to identify and contact households which could be eligible for unclaimed benefits.
Ty Llwyd quarry might not be designated as ‘contaminated’
A toxic quarry previously used to dump harmful industrial chemicals does not meet the statutory definition of ‘contaminated land’, according to a draft council report.
Bedwas set to lose library and leisure centre if plans are approved
Bedwas could soon lose both its leisure centre and neighbouring library as part of council cost-cutting measures.
Man recalled to prison weeks after release
A man who was released from prison earlier this month is wanted back behind bars, with Gwent Police launching an appeal to find him.
Progress on tackling fuel poverty ‘far too slow’
Progress on reaching a target of no more than 5% of households in Wales living in fuel poverty by 2035 has been far too slow, a committee warned.
New plans for holiday pods on farmland get the green light
The owners of a farm near Bedwas have been successful in their bid to house four self-catering accommodation pods on their land.
Tesco bids for longer opening hours at proposed new shop
The supermarket giant is preparing to open a Tesco Express convenience store at what was formerly Newbridge Methodist Church.
College cooks up success at national catering competition
Coleg y Cymoedd has been crowned best college at a Wales-wide cooking competition for the second year running.