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Government defends 70% recycling target after half of councils fall short

Friday, January 30, 2026Friday, January 30, 2026

The Welsh Government said it has a “longstanding” and “comprehensive” support system in place to get authorities over the line.

St David Awards finalists announced by First Minister

Friday, January 30, 2026Friday, January 30, 2026

Ystrad Mynach boxer Lauren Price MBE and Aberbargoed actor Luke Evans are among the finalists for this year’s St David Awards.

City’s ‘incredible’ recycling rate is one of Wales’ best

Friday, January 30, 2026Friday, January 30, 2026

Newport City Council recorded one of the highest recycling rates in Wales last year, new figures show.

Recycling rates improve but borough lags behind rest of Wales

Thursday, January 29, 2026Thursday, January 29, 2026

The county borough managed to recycle 61.6% of the waste it collected – well below a 70% minimum target the Welsh Government introduced last April.

Maternity and neonatal revamp at the Grange backed

Thursday, January 29, 2026Thursday, January 29, 2026

A revamp of maternity and neonatal services at Gwent’s biggest hospital, which are below national standards, has been backed by health chiefs. 

‘Sustainable’ or ‘ludicrous’? Opinions split on HMO proposal

Thursday, January 29, 2026Thursday, January 29, 2026

A property on Newport’s Caerleon Road could be converted into a HMO for five people, according to new plans submitted to the city council.

Luke Evans television production transforms Ystrad Mynach home into Barcelona villa

Thursday, January 29, 2026Thursday, January 29, 2026

An Ystrad Mynach house has been transformed into a luxury Barcelona villa after being selected as a filming location for The Party, a new ITV production starring Luke Evans.

Council’s respite centre plans move a step closer

Thursday, January 29, 2026Thursday, January 29, 2026

Plans for a “much-needed” respite centre for adults and children have moved a step closer, after no objections were made during a consultation.

New padel court proposed for empty industrial unit

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Plans submitted to the county borough council outline how an empty industrial unit at Trecenydd Business Park could be revived as a padel court.

Could policing reforms see a single Welsh force created?

Thursday, January 29, 2026Thursday, January 29, 2026

Proposals to overhaul policing and create larger forces has led to speculation a single Welsh force could be formed. 

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