Newport Council pledges to revive streetlights and reopen toilets after budget revisions and public feedback on key services. Newport to Restore Street Lights and Toilets, Promises Council Leader Newport will restore street lights and toilets. Council leader Dimitri Batrouni made the promise. He aims for a practical budget in 2025/26 that focuses on everyday issues…
Several drivers from Newport, Caerphilly, Cwmbran and Blackwood face charges including drunk driving and drug driving, with fines and bans issued. Court Cases Involve Newport, Caerphilly, Cwmbran and Blackwood Drivers Kieron Donovan, age 25, lives in Langstone, Newport. He drove with cocaine in his blood last August on the B4596 road. He pleaded guilty to…
Home Bargains is opening a larger store in Mendalgief Retail Park, Newport, featuring a garden center and cafe. It will create 90 jobs. New Home Bargains Superstore Set to Open in Mendalgief Retail Park Hey, guess what’s happening in Newport? They are building a big superstore on Docks Way. This new store will be huge.…
Wrexham Council’s decision to revert some 20 mph zones may face legal challenge. Concerns raised over lack of valid legal reason. Wrexham 20mph Reversal Could Face Legal Challenge Over Process Wrexham Council voted to undo some 20 mph speed limits. This decision affects 52 roads in Wrexham. They made this choice after a public survey.…
Newport tops Wales in crime with 121 incidents per 1,000 people. Residents express worry about antisocial behavior. Newport Crime Rates Highest in Wales Makes City Most Dangerous Okay, so Newport has the highest crime rate in Wales. They have 121 crimes per 1,000 people. Think of it like one crime for every eight people. Blaenau…
A biker injured his girlfriend performing wheelies at Newport East Retail Park, colliding with a car. He received a suspended sentence. Biker Injures Girlfriend Doing Wheelies at Newport Retail Park Thomas Jenkins, 22, crashed his Kawasaki motorcycle while doing wheelies in a car park with his partner on the back. He collided with a Ford…
Spud Inc in Newport got a food hygiene rating of three, indicating generally satisfactory standards needing improvement. Newport’s Spud Inc Receives Three Food Hygiene Rating After Inspection Spud Inc got inspected on November 21. They are at Friars Walk Shopping Centre. The inspection looked at hygiene and the cleanliness of the building too. They also…
Redevelopment of the old Irish Club is approved. It features apartments and a cafe/bar in Newport, Wales. Former City Club Redevelopment Gets Green Light in Newport Hey, guess what’s happening in Newport? Remember the old Irish Club on Commercial Road? They are fixing it up and planning folks said it’s okay to continue the work…
A 38-year-old man stole alcohol worth £673 from a Tesco in Pontypool. He also stole other items from multiple stores. Thief Steals £673 of Alcohol from Tesco in Pontypool Shaun Ryan, age 38, stole things from stores. He hit supermarkets in multiple towns, including Newport, Cwmbran, and Pontypool. He stole alcohol worth £673. Other items…
New leisure centre prioritizes foot & bike access. Safety concerns raised about nearby road crossings for young people. Newport Leisure Centre Focuses on Pedestrian and Cyclist Access The new leisure centre should open in 2026. It features parking for disabled people and bike storage. A local person, Michael Enea, is worried. He questions the safety…