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Leader says council must ‘adapt and change’ to save services amid £20m shortfall

The leader of Newport City Council has vowed to take any budget gaps “head on” by embracing technology and automation of services. The local...

14.11.2024 3

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'I'm proud to see my community come together in times of challenge'

If there is one thing I am really, truly proud of within my constituency, it is the way that communities come together in times of hardship and...

14.11.2024 6

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Looking head to Countdown to Christmas and free parking on Saturdays

With bonfire night under our belts, the focus is now very much on the run up to Christmas. This Saturday is the Countdown to Christmas event which...

13.11.2024 8

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Search begins for troubled council’s new chief executive on £156k a year

The search for a new chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council has begun. The local authority said it is “seeking a forward-thinking...

08.11.2024 9

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Next best thing: Definitely Oasis set to perform in this Gwent town

If you missed out on tickets to see the real thing, fear not. Fans of Oasis are in for a treat as Definitely Oasis, one of the leading Oasis tribute...

07.11.2024 9

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Review: If you are a psychological horror fan, Pontypool is for you

Pontypool Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff   Words are more than just a tool for communication. When misused, understanding them can have dire...

07.11.2024 5

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Partially shutting council HQ ‘could affect confidence’ in public services

Plans to close Newport City Council’s headquarters for two days a week are likely to be scaled back, amid concerns shutting the doors may “affect...

04.11.2024 4

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MP will be leading debate in Parliament on city's Chartists

It was brilliant to join the army of torchbearers to follow in the footsteps of the Chartists this past weekend as part of the annual celebration of...

04.11.2024 7

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COLUMN: Jayne Bryant MS on a busy half-term week in Newport

October half term is always a busy week in our city. You can find out about the free activities happening in Newport on the new Newport City Council...

01.11.2024 6

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COLUMN: At 15, I was homeless in Newport, now I'm working with Prince William

I’m proud of Newport’s efforts to prevent homelessness When I was 15, I experienced street homelessness in Newport for the first time. I would...

01.11.2024 7

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The worst start to a perfect end

“It Ends with Us” is a powerful novel written by Colleen Hoover that delves into the motif of love, relationships and the challenges of breaking...

31.10.2024 5

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The Vampire Diaries: Love and Darkness

If trick or treating isn't for you this Halloween, you could close the curtains and keep the treats for yourself as you settle down to watch” The...

31.10.2024 6

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'A privilege to join Welsh rugby legends to unveil Ken Jones statue'

It’s been a busy few weeks in Government trying to turn around the difficult situation we inherited as a new administration. But it’s hugely...

28.10.2024 20

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Performing arts sector warns of ‘critical’ cuts

Huge cuts to the performing arts could have a devastating impact, stifle the creative sector and endanger Wales’ cultural identity, a committee...

19.10.2024 10

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Gavin And Stacey star tight-lipped on possible wedding in Christmas finale

One of the stars of hit TV show Gavin And Stacey has refused to say whether there will be a wedding in the finale of the BBC sitcom. Alison...

13.10.2024 5

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Review: An evening of pure brilliance from Steve Hackett and his band

Steve Hackett The Utilita Arena, Cardiff Just how does former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett maintain his stamina and energy to endlessly tour...

13.10.2024 5

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Reasons to celebrate Newport's culture and heritage

It’s been a great few weeks to celebrate our culture and heritage in Newport – something I had the opportunity to raise in with our new First...

10.10.2024 7

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Council’s chief executive leaves with six-figure payoff deal

Christina Harrhy has left her chief executive role at Caerphilly County Borough Council following a secret meeting of councillors on Monday, when a...

09.10.2024 6

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We're excited about the Newport Food Festival

There’s just a couple of days to go before the streets of Newport will be lined with tantalising treats and entertainment, with the return of...

09.10.2024 5

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Check out these wonderful local businesses supporting your wellbeing

Autumn has well and truly arrived and like me, many struggle with their mental health at this time of year. On that note, I thought I would take...

08.10.2024 10

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MP: 'More needs to be done on women’s inequality'

As the recently elected Labour MP for Monmouthshire, I am deeply committed to addressing inequality, with a focus on women’s inequality. This...

07.10.2024 5

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Review: The Three Musketeers was laugh out loud funny

The Three Musketeers Black RAT Productions and Blackwood Miners Institute Blackwood Miners Institute Written and directed by Richard Tunley, The...

01.10.2024 5

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‘Lifeline’ meals on wheels service saved after widespread opposition to closure

A meals on wheels service in Caerphilly will not be scrapped, following an emotional campaign to save the “lifeline” scheme. Cabinet members met...

25.09.2024 9

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Councillors agree winter fuel payment cuts ‘might leave some in difficult position’

Changes to winter fuel payments “might leave some pensioners in a difficult financial position”, councillors in Newport have declared. But the...

25.09.2024 9

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Mothballing heritage Tudor mansion ‘tantamount to cultural vandalism’

Mothballing heritage site Llancaiach Fawr would be “tantamount to cultural vandalism”, senior councillors in Caerphilly have been warned. ...

25.09.2024 10

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'Nearly 100,000 pensioners across South Wales East will be worse off this winter'

Nearly 100,000 pensioners across South Wales East are going to be a lot worse off this winter thanks to Labour ministers in Westminster. Their cruel...

25.09.2024 9

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Images showing the last days of Newport Centre at heart of exhibition

 A NEWPORT-BASED artist is set to welcome the public to an exhibition this weekend displaying the demolition of the original Newport Leisure...

24.09.2024 5

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'Decision by the UK Government to scrap winter fuel support for pensioners was wrong'

It was a pleasure to join with local Senedd Members and Councillors for a celebration of the Kerala community in Newport recently. The Kerala...

24.09.2024 10

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'I'm asking questions about the future of Llanwern steel plant'

After a summer in the constituency, it’s back to Parliament where the new government is working at pace to deliver on our manifesto promises and to...

23.09.2024 7

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NOSTALGIA: Iconic music memories from the city centre

NEWPORT has played host to many musical acts over the years. Music was booming in the late 80’s and early 90s and the Newport Centre was the venue...

21.09.2024 10

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'I want our communities to be places where everyone can live free from fear and harm'

I was proud to join residents in a parade through the streets of Newport to celebrate this year’s Pride in the Port. It was a fantastic event, and...

21.09.2024 10

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'Excited about the return of Newport Food Festival'

The Senedd met for the first time this week since the appointment of Eluned Morgan as First Minister and a new Welsh Government cabinet. The new...

20.09.2024 4

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'I was so proud to sign infected blood scandal compensation scheme into law'

The infected blood scandal is an appalling injustice. The victims put their trust in health services, but were given contaminated blood products,...

19.09.2024 8

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'Miners' institute speaks to very fabric of Welsh life'

As the Senedd returns, the first Minister of Wales has named her cabinet. Since Eluned Morgan was appointed on August 6, she has spent the summer...

17.09.2024 9

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Wales’ new first minister Eluned Morgan has named her cabinet

Wales’ new first minister Eluned Morgan has named her cabinet, with top jobs for two ministers whose resignations forced her predecessor to stand...

12.09.2024 5

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Sensational £2 offer could max your chances to win a share of the next EuroMillions

What can £2 get you in today’s economy?  Not a lot, we hear you say! But what if your two pounds can get you 20 tickets* to win a share of the...

12.09.2024 300

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This is where the Welsh government will make ‘super constituencies’ in Wales

PLANS to create 16 “super constituencies” for the 2026 Senedd election have been unveiled. The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru published...

03.09.2024 3

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MP speaks out on 'devastating' Ron Skinner and Sons fire

IT’S been a busy few weeks. Parliament may not have been sitting but that doesn’t mean work in the constituency stops. Like colleagues across...

02.09.2024 10

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Parents should apply for financial support they are entitled to - MS

Congratulations to all students in my constituency who have recently collected exam results. Whether you received the grades you wanted or not,...

29.08.2024 4

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'I sympathise with councils - and the anger over the cuts they are planning', says MS

The pressure on local government finances was brought into sharp relief over the summer when some devastating cuts were put forward by Caerffili...

27.08.2024 7

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Why I've called on county council to think again on cuts to services

Welsh public services and councils are facing staggering budget gaps - and this is a direct result of the cruel austerity agenda pursued by the...

22.08.2024 4

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'Difficult decisions ahead' on local services, warns council leader

Caerphilly county borough council, like many other local authorities across Wales, is facing a huge financial challenge over the next few years and...

21.08.2024 7

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Music festival started in memory of Glastonbury lover raises £11,000

The ninth annual edition of a Crosskeys music festival, held in memory of a Glastonbury lover who died from cancer in 2015, has raised over £11,000...

16.08.2024 5

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'So much to enjoy in Newport this summer for all ages and budgets'

This month, Eluned Morgan became the first female First Minister in Wales’ history. Eluned will bring her experience, dedication and down to earth...

13.08.2024 5

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MP celebrates the summer holidays in Newport

writes Jess Morden, Newport East MP. "With Parliament now in recess, it’s brilliant to be able to spend lots of time in the constituency, visiting...

12.08.2024 10

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'71,000 pensioners in South-East Wales will lose out because of Chancellor'

Last week we saw the first major financial decision by the new Chancellor in Westminster, and it is safe to say that it was incredibly disappointing. ...

06.08.2024 10

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'The French ambassador wanted to reminisce about the Pontypool front row'

July has been quite a month! Thank you to the people of Torfaen for their support in the election on July 4th. It is an extraordinary privilege to...

05.08.2024 10

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Amazing to see app that's helping people with dementia who struggle as daylight fades

On a recent visit to Age Connects Torfaen, I was reminded how during the pandemic we tried to find ways of holding each other close while physically...

01.08.2024 5

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The top 3 venues to visit in Newport

Are you looking to discover somewhere new? Perhaps you're looking to try your hand at an exciting cocktail masterclass, or you're simply excited to...

30.07.2024 6

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'A global superstar who deserves to break records and win plaudits'

All too often politicians will use articles like this to either defend an unpopular policy or attack an opponent. But now and again it is important to...

30.07.2024 9

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