Road repairs in Newport are a “priority” issue for the city council and will be addressed in the new budget, the authority’s leader has vowed.
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Health board worker receives BEM for work tackling loneliness and isolation
Kathryn Thomas, from Oakdale, was recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours for her service to volunteer management and community support.
Police forensic spray could catch nuisance bike riders as locals ‘too scared to go out’
Forensic spray could be deployed by police to tackle criminal or antisocial riders of electric bikes, Newport councillors have heard.
Councillors back ‘positive’ work with Newport County, Dragons and grassroots clubs
Newport councillors have emphasised their commitment to Newport County and Dragons RFC, but have also extended their backing to all sports at a grassroots level.
Criminal wanted back in prison after breaching release conditions
Anthony Parsons, 32, from Caerphilly, was released from prison on licence. However, Gwent Police has claimed he has since breached these conditions and appeal has been issued to find him.
More support needed for older people struggling financially – commissioner
Rhian Bowen-Davies has called for a funding pot to be established in Wales, following the UK Government’s announcement of a similar scheme.
Library campaigners vow to continue ‘fight’ against closures
Library campaigners have vowed to keep pressure on Caerphilly County Borough Council over its plans to shut down ten sites.
First Minister urges PM to ‘stand firm’ in face of Trump tariff threats
Eluned Morgan stressed the importance of US firms to the Welsh economy – but described the US President’s threats as “unacceptable and aggressive”.
Concern for future of council CCTV service in budget talks
The council is proposing a “restructure of CCTV to provide a more efficient service” that could save nearly £67,000 in next year’s budget.
Shadow health secretary booted off party’s front bench amid defection rumours
Welsh Conservative MS James Evans has been kicked off his party’s front bench and had the whip removed amid speculation linking him with a switch to Reform UK.