A much-missed Christmas tradition has returned to Pontllanfraith this festive season, as the lights at St Augustine’s Church were switched back on following years of darkness.
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Affordable homes backed for old pub site plagued by fire and fly-tipping
Affordable homes are set to be built on the site of a former Newport pub which was demolished after a series of fires.
Senedd approves £116m transitional relief for business rates
Businesses facing sharp hikes in tax bills after the 2026 revaluation will see increases phased in over two years after the Senedd backed a new transitional relief scheme.
Senedd politicians’ pay set to be £12k higher than last election
Senedd Members will secure pay rises ranging from £12,000 to £25,000 in the next term starting in May, compared with salaries paid after the previous election in 2021.
Plans to ban greyhound racing in Wales clear first hurdle
The Welsh Government has taken a major step towards making Wales the first nation in the UK to ban greyhound racing after winning a key vote.
Welsh Government intervenes as health board’s finances ‘deteriorate rapidly’
Jeremy Miles, Wales’ health secretary, announced the Gwent health board will move to level four for finance and emergency care on the government’s five-point scale.
Wife’s bid to change law in husband’s memory backed by Caerphilly MP
Caerphilly MP Chris Evans has backed Ellie James’ campaign to change the law in memory of her late husband Owain, who passed away last year with a brain tumour.
No joy for 2,500 people who signed petition against car park price rises
A petition opposing the price rises and the removal of some tariffs was presented to the council last month – but the authority said it will not be changing its mind.
Dedicated service for drug users needing new bladders introduced
A dedicated service for drug users needing new bladders has been introduced at Newport’s Royal Gwent Hospital.
Newport Council hopes ’embracing’ AI will lead to better public services
The leader of Newport City Council said a new policy on artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is “not about replacing people with computers”.