Online claims that pork was removed from some school menus in Newport are not true, a senior councillor has confirmed amid warnings about “rumour and speculation”.
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Health chief hopes earlier than expected winter illness onset will not lead to extra demand
A rule that has required masks to be worn at Gwent’s hospitals last month was made due to an earlier than expected onset of winter illnesses.
Hospital bed reshuffle hailed a success by health board
A reshuffle and reduction of beds between two Gwent hospitals has been hailed a success a year after being approved.
‘Lengthy discussions’ over future of city’s historic Westgate Hotel
The future of Newport’s historic Westgate Hotel has been under “lengthy discussions” between its owners and the city council.
Councillors criticise ‘misinformation’ around digital ID proposals
Labour councillors in Newport have fought back against Tory claims the UK Government’s digital ID proposals could have “adverse” impacts on the nation.
Newport councillors back call for tighter regulation of HMOs
Tighter regulations around houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) will ensure “fairness” and “common sense”, a Newport councillor has claimed.
Dog control measures renewed amid lack of enforcement concerns
Dog owners in Newport must obey rules on using leads and keeping their pets away from sports pitches for at least another three years.
Meet the candidates for the Penyrheol ward by-election
Five candidates have been selected to compete in the upcoming Penyrheol ward by-election for Caerphilly County Borough Council on Thursday December 11.
Opposition leaders renew calls for independent Wales Covid inquiry
The Conservatives and Plaid Cymru argued a dedicated Welsh inquiry remains necessary to deliver justice for thousands of families who lost loved ones during the pandemic.
Who is confirmed as standing in the Casnewydd Islwyn seat at next year’s Senedd election?
Labour and Plaid have revealed their Senedd candidates for the new Casnewydd Islwyn seat, while the Lib Dems, Tories, and Greens have also revealed some of their candidates.