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Bigger fence for primary school amid fears of intruders and dealing
A new security fence will be installed around a Newport primary school site due to “safeguarding concerns” around intruders and outsiders dealing “illegal substances”.
New homes approved despite local calls for footpath
Nine new homes can be built on greenfield land in Langstone, despite local calls for a footpath to be included in the plans.
Driver taken to hospital after one-car crash in Bargoed
A driver was taken to hospital as a precaution following a car crash in Bargoed on Thursday afternoon.
Plans for ‘cramped’ four-bed HMO rejected
Councillors have thrown out plans for a HMO in central Newport, claiming there is not enough communal space for its residents.
Welsh journalist who exposed Ukrainian famine horror to be honoured in Kyiv
Gareth Jones, who risked his life to expose the Holodomor – a famine that killed millions in 1930s Ukraine – will be honoured in the country’s capital Kyiv.
Citizens Advice: How to protect yourself against buying counterfeit goods
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some of the steps you can take to protect yourself against buying counterfeit goods.
Wales’ new auditor general set to take up role this summer
Catherine Mealing-Jones will take over from Adrian Crompton in July, when his eight-year term comes to an end.
‘Flagship’ apartment block for over-55s officially opens
The development, on the site of the former Ty Darran care home in Risca, includes 45 one-bedroom flats.
£14bn rail improvements will not be diverted to M4 relief road, FM confirms
Eluned Morgan was speaking in Newport where she launched Welsh Labour’s campaign for the Senedd election and unveiled the party’s five key pledges.
