Organised in just six weeks by local independent business owners, the Cwmcarnival featured a parade, live music, and free activities aimed at families.
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Minister denies plan to cut livestock numbers over ‘left-wing ideological climate targets’
The Welsh Government has no plans to force a reduction in livestock numbers to meet climate targets, the rural resilience minister has insisted.
Thumbs up for new coffee shop in city neighbourhood
A new coffee shop has been given the go-ahead to open in Newport, at a premises formerly occupied by a cake business.
City HMO approved at second attempt amid parking concerns
A planned HMO conversion in Newport has been approved at the second attempt, after councillors threw out the original plans over parking and bedroom size concerns.
New plans to convert ‘disused’ chapel into two homes
A “disused” place of worship in Rhymney could be converted into homes, new plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council show.
New indoor golf simulator given green light
A proposal for an indoor golf simulator in Bedwas has won the support of council planners.
Firefighters drive decommissioned engines 1,500 miles to Ukraine
Firefighters from south Wales have completed a 1,500-mile journey across Europe to deliver eight decommissioned fire engines to frontline crews in Ukraine.
Welsh Government under fire to spend extra £340m on ALN
Welsh Government funding choices are forcing headteachers to make “difficult decisions” about the support they can provide to vulnerable pupils, opposition leaders have warned.
Cash boost for city events including food festival and winter wonderland
Newport’s food festival and winter wonderland will be among the events boosted by another £250,000 investment, the city council’s leader has announced.
UK grooming gang inquiry failing to look at Wales, Senedd told
An independent inquiry into grooming gangs across England and Wales has failed to identify a single location in Wales for local investigation, the Senedd has been told.