Free car parking is set to be reintroduced across Newport in the run-up to Christmas, the city council has said.
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Bowel cancer detection rates double after screening age lowered
The screening age was lowered in a bid to catch more bowel cancer cases early, giving people a better chance of survival.
‘Unprecedented tactical voting’ played key role in by-election result, says former Caerphilly MP
“Unprecedented tactical voting” took Caerphilly by-election victory out of Reform UK’s hands, according to the area’s former Member of Parliament, Sir Wayne David.
Ward boundary shake-up proposed for council elections
Some council wards in Caerphilly County Borough could be in line for a shake-up and the total number of councillors cut by two, under new draft proposals.
Police scheme leads to 30 arrests in Blackwood over last four months – with 41 vehicles seized
Led by Inspector Laura Paget, the team has patrolled Blackwood, Tredegar, Llantarnam in Cwmbran, and Alway in Newport over the last four months.
All change at council as Labour and Plaid prepare to choose new leaders
Plaid’s Lindsay Whittle has left the local authority after winning the Senedd by-election, while Sean Morgan quit the Labour Party and now sits as in independent.
Moo-vellous: Dairy farm recognised for top-quality Holstein herd
A family-run dairy farm in Gelligaer has been recognised for the quality of its herd after it was awarded ‘pedigree’ status.
Welsh Water fine cut from £1.35m to £120,000 after appeal
Welsh Water has had a £1.35 million fine reduced to £120,000 after a successful appeal.
Health board lifts face mask requirements in hospitals
Masks had to be worn when entering hospital sites, wards, emergency departments, and all clinical settings, including minor injury units.
Claim ‘very little has happened’ to ‘prominent’ building despite hotel and flats plans
Planning permission was granted previously for a 123-room hotel or new homes at Crown Buildings, which overlooks Clarence Place in Newport.