Sunday, 5th February 2012

Latest Newport stories

No pledge on ‘big four’ schemes

Planning chiefs this week refused to confirm that the ‘big four’ development proposals in Newport will be considered at the same time.

Call for action on ‘death trap’ crossing

A road island in the centre of a busy high street has been labelled a ‘death trap’ by residents who fear someone could be killed there.

Meeting sparks ’shambles’ row

A prominent Newport councillor has threatened to resign after a “shambolic” planning committee meeting in front of 100 residents.

Councillor’s plan to ease parking woes

Newport’s parking problems could come to an end if two run-down areas are transformed into car parks, a councillor has said.

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Support us warning to festive shoppers

The mayor of Newport has warned shoppers to use their town stores this Christmas or risk losing them.

New contender joins store war

A prominent businessman plans to change Mere Park Garden Centre into a major foodstore in a move which could spell the end for the other proposed supermarkets in Newport, the Advertiser can reveal.

£30m soldiers’ rehab centre is revealed

A state-of-the-art £30 million rehabilitation centre to treat injured soldiers is to be created in Lilleshall, the Royal British Legion revealed this week.

Vow that bonfire show ‘must go on’

Vandals have destroyed Newport’s community bonfire the day before it was due to be lit.

Rallying cry as plans submitted

Newport is facing its biggest 16 weeks in recent history after a giant planning application – that has been the talk of the town for months – was finally submitted to planners.

Carnival boss denies £30k party appeal

The Carnival Committee has denied claims it asked for £30,000 to stage a two-day Diamond Jubilee celebration in Newport.