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Life-changing help for people experiencing homelessness
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (325+ words) A night shelter is providing warmth and hope to people experiencing homelessness. The St German's Church Winter Night Shelter, now running every Saturday evening through to the end of March, is offering guests a cooked meal and a safe place…...
Glowing moon installation to take centre stage at city museum
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (258+ words) A glowing seven-metre moon installation will soon take centre stage in Cardiff. The illuminated artwork will be suspended in the Grand Hall of National Museum Cardiff from March 10 to April 6. Created by artist Luke Jerram, Museum of the Moon uses…...
Newport man admits assault with intent to commit robbery
1+ week, 1+ day ago (78+ words) A MAN is facing jail after he pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit robbery. Neil Upton, aged 55, of Fairoak Avenue, Newport admitted committing the offence against Carl Jones in the city on November 29 last year. The defendant's sentence…...
£1,000 reward offered to help trace wanted 28-year-old man
1+ week, 3+ day ago (163+ words) A reward of up to "1,000 is being offered for information that helps police locate a wanted man. Crimestoppers has confirmed the reward is available for anonymous information leading to the arrest and conviction of Alan Nimmo, aged 28, who is wanted…...
Risca man pleads not guilty to strangling and assaulting woman
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (82+ words) A MAN accused of strangling and assaulting woman is to stand trial. Lewis Johnson , 33, of Holly Road, Ty Sign, Risca pleaded not guilty to intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm on November 17, 2025. Judge Lucy Crowther set a trial…...
Air Ambulance seen landing briefly in Beechwood Park, Newport
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (120+ words) People enjoying a Boxing Day walk in Beechwood Park, Newport noticed a red helicopter land briefly in the park, drawing curiosity from members of the public. The aircraft touched down on an open area of the park for a short…...
Everything we know about the major fire that broke out at Newport Retail Park
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (318+ words) A major fire broke out at a Newport Retail Park and forced shoppers to evacuate yesterday (Tuesday, December 2). There were reports of a huge fire at Home Bargains in Spytty at around 8pm with emergency services at the scene and congestion…...
Pop-up recycling centres coming to Newport
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (321+ words) A series of pop-up recycling events are set to take place in Newport. The events, organised by Newport City Council, aim to make recycling more accessible by bringing services into the heart of the community. The first pop-up recycling centre…...
Thousands of people in Wales are living in temporary accommodation
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (280+ words) A record number of households in Wales are living in temporary accommodation and the rising demand for homelessness support has driven council spending up more than 600 per cent over the past decade. Welsh Government figures show that more than 10,900 people…...
Grant scheme helping communities take control of future
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (266+ words) A grant scheme is helping communities take control of their future. The Perthyn scheme, now open to groups across Wales, offers up to "10,000 to support the launch of social businesses and community-led housing projects. The scheme has already supported 64 grants…...