A Nelson pub’s owners have applied to build an extension, to provide more space for diners and new toilets.
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‘We really can’t wait’: New bakery planned for ‘prominent’ town centre location
The owners of a Newport-based bakery are hoping to open a new store in central Risca in the coming months.
Historic New Tredegar chapel back up for auction with £7,000 guide price
Calvinist Methodist Bethel Chapel, in New Tredegar, has been listed for auction with a guide price of just £7,000.
Knife amnesty as police join national campaign
A knife amnesty bin has been reopened at Blackwood Police Station as part of a national campaign to tackle knife crime.
‘Caring and inclusive’ comprehensive school praised by inspectors
Heolddu Comprehensive School has been described as a “caring and inclusive community” in a glowing inspection report by Estyn.
HMO approved after row over ‘inbuilt prejudice against people looking for homes’
Controversial plans for a new HMO in Cwmfelinfach have been approved by Caerphilly councillors.
Welsh Conservative leader announces shadow cabinet roles
All seven of the party’s MSs have been given shadow cabinet roles, including Casnewydd Islwyn MS Natasha Asghar – who takes on the health and social care brief.
Vandalism and threats to ‘burn down’ house at centre of HMO row
Vandals have repeatedly targeted a house at the centre of a HMO row in Rhymney, causing criminal damage and issuing threats to “burn it down”.
Police issue appeal as thief recalled to prison
A thief who was released from prison is now wanted back behind bars, sparking a Gwent Police appeal to find him.
Newbridge tycoon fourth richest in Wales with £1.33bn wealth
Computer tycoon Sir Terry Matthews OBE, who grew up in Newbridge, is worth a mammoth £1.33 billion, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.