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Cleaning firm plans revamp of former bank building

Tuesday, December 23, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

A cleaning company in Newport is seeking planning permission to open a new base at a former bank building.

‘Truly disgraceful’: Police sergeant dismissed from force over gross misconduct

Tuesday, December 23, 2025Monday, December 22, 2025

A Gwent Police sergeant has been dismissed without notice after being found to have breached the force’s behaviour standards.

Housing development on former colliery site set to be completed by 2029

Tuesday, December 23, 2025Monday, December 22, 2025

Caerphilly-based United Welsh is behind the development, which was approved by the council’s planning committee in 2023.

New food and drink venue proposed for city centre

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

A new business could open in Newport’s Upper Dock Street, according to plans submitted to the city council.

Family loses bid to convert former GP surgery into new home

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

A family’s plan to convert a former GP surgery into a new home has been refused by Caerphilly County Borough Council planning officers.

City-centre flats plan approved despite noise concerns

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

Stuart Nicholson, of the Burlesque hair salon at 16-18 Cambrian Road, applied to convert the building’s upper floors into two one-bedroom flats.

‘Disused’ office could become five-bed HMO

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

Applicant Tony Jordon has submitted proposals to Caerphilly County Borough Council to redevelop a former charity office at 36 Penallta Road.

Specialist ketamine group aims to stop users needing hospital services

Monday, December 22, 2025

A specialist group established in response to an increase in ketamine use is intended to prevent users needing hospital services, Gwent’s health board has said. 

Family home plans submitted for pub

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

The current bar and seating areas would become a lounge, TV room, and kitchen; while the pub’s toilets would be transformed into a utility room and shower room.

Police appeal for witnesses after house burglary

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

Several items were reportedly taken from the property sometime between 7pm on Monday December 8 and 4am on Tuesday December 9.

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