Tributes have been paid to 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr, whose death last week has “touched an entire community”.
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Twyn Hywel wind farm secures government backing to move ahead
A planned wind farm which could generate enough electricity to power around 81,000 homes has secured government backing, clearing the way for construction to begin next year.
Fire crews tackle huge blaze at Pontllanfraith industrial estate
Investigations into a major fire at a building on Commercial Street, Pontllanfraith, are being carried out this morning.
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”.