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Grade II-listed former bank can be converted into bar, restaurant, and flats

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

A Grade II-listed former bank in Pontypool can be converted to a bar, restaurant and flats after getting planning approval. 

Indoor ski slope plans could be approved in January

Tuesday, December 30, 2025Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Plans for the UK’s largest and longest indoor snow centre could be officially approved in January.

Decision due on plans for 400-home “new neighbourhood” at former Hoover site

Tuesday, December 30, 2025Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Plans for a “new neighbourhood” including more than 400 homes on the former Hoover site in Merthyr Tydfil are set to be decided.

Former NRW offices could be converted into assisted living apartments

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Natural Resources Wales’ former offices in Abergavenny are to be converted to assisted living apartments. 

Police renew Kyle Vaughan appeal 13 years after his disappearance

Tuesday, December 30, 2025Friday, January 2, 2026

Gwent Police is renewing its appeal for information on the murder of Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan on the 13th anniversary of his disappearance.

Welsh Government seeks public views on new ten-year dementia strategy

Monday, December 29, 2025Monday, December 22, 2025

A new ten-year Dementia Strategy was published earlier this month, following on from Wales’ first Dementia Action Plan, which sought to improve services and remove stigma around the condition.

Gwent Police monitoring diversion of officers after critical inspection report

Monday, December 29, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Gwent Police is monitoring when it diverts officers from neighbourhood duties to other calls following criticism in an official inspection report. 

Decision to be made next year as campaigners warn of threat to endangered bat species

Sunday, December 28, 2025

The fate of agricultural fields which campaigners say are vital to endangered species of bats will be considered in 2026. 

Plans for the future of Cardiff horse riding school

Sunday, December 28, 2025Sunday, December 28, 2025

Plans to look for an alternative operator to take charge at a popular horse riding school near Cardiff city centre have been approved by council bosses.

Town centre’s vacant former Co-op store sold

Sunday, December 28, 2025Sunday, December 28, 2025

The grade-II listed former Co-operative department store in Pontypool was listed for auction in December but sold privately in advance. 

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