Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.
Category: News
Unbeaten Lauren Price to defend world title this weekend
Lauren Price will fight to retain her WBA, IBO and Ring Magazine World Welterweight titles when she faces Colombia’s Bexcy Mateus on Saturday.
New Gwent Police chief constable appointed
Mark Hobrough, who has served as Gwent Police’s interim chief constable since August, has been given the role on a permanent basis.
Council tenants face 2.7% rent increase
The increases will see the current average rent rise from £106.44 per week, to £109.31 per week over 52 weeks.
Wales discover 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents
Wales’ 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents have been revealed, with Craig Bellamy’s men looking to qualify for a second consecutive world cup finals.
Illegal cigarettes and vapes worth £500,000 seized in Newport
Trading standards officers in Newport have seized illegal tobacco and vape products worth more than half a million pounds so far this year.
Could relaxed tip-booking rules help cut city’s fly-tipping problem?
Relaxing the booking policy for Newport’s tip could help increase recycling rates, a councillor has claimed.
New Senedd Conservative leader unveils his new top team
Darren Millar has announced new roles for South Wales East MSs Natasha Asghar and Laura Anne Jones, as he shuffled his party’s shadow cabinet.
Bid to merge primary schools moves to next stage
Hendre Infants School and Hendre Junior School could amalgamate in September 2025.
Council defends proposal to shut down village’s primary school
The proposal to shut down the school has been challenged by parents and some governors, who believe it can be made viable.
