Councillors have approved a HMO conversion bid for Newport’s Ombersley Road despite sharing concerns about the planning rules for such properties. Members of the city council’s planning committee told officers they felt guidance on regulating the impact of HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) should be toughened. The application, from Mathieson and Bell Ltd, is to … Read more
A GWENT MP has hit out at “misleading” claims over a vote in the House of Commons on a national inquiry into so called “grooming gangs”. MPs this week rejected a call from the Conservatives to hold a national inquiry into “historical child sexual exploitation, focused on grooming gangs”. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch had attempted … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of homes across the country will see their energy meters stop working properly later this year when a signal used to operate them is switched off. More action is needed to protect thousands of households affected by the upcoming deactivation of radio teleswitch service (RTS) meters later this year, a minister has … Read more
ARE YOU looking for something fun and interactive to do this weekend, either with your family or friends? In Newport, there is always lots to do every weekend across the city, from visiting beautiful stately homes like Tredegar House to uncovering the history behind one of Newport’s real gems in the Medieval Ship. Set in … Read more
A MOTHER from Cwmbran lost 6st 5lb and went from being self-conscious to being happy and confident. Leanne Price, 46, lives in Cwmbran with her husband, Jason and son, Luke. She used to weigh 18st 2lbs but is now 11st 11lbs. Ms Price lost the 6st 5lb thanks to a Slimming World programme. “At my heaviest, weighing over 18 … Read more
The cold snap gripping the UK is set to continue with the mercury potentially dropping as low as -20C on Friday night in isolated places. Temperatures of -16C were forecast for Thursday night but the lowest recorded ended up being -14.5C in Altnaharra in northern Scotland. After many days of weather warnings across the UK … Read more
Pembrokeshire County Council have reported power outages across the county and a variety of ‘technical issues’ today (Friday, January 10). This morning the council were experiencing problems with their website such as accessing login facilities. Then, they revealed not being unable to receive phone calls or access emails. On Facebook, Pembrokeshire County Council posted: “Due … Read more
-Credit:© Huw Evans Picture Agency Wales legend Jonathan Davies and comedian Mike Bubbins have weighed in on Shaun Edwards’ exit from Welsh rugby. Appearing as guests on the latest episode of BBC Scrum V’s The Warm Up, Alex Cuthbert, Davies and Bubbins were joined by presenter Lauren Jenkins ahead of the weekend’s European rugby, and … Read more
A woman who carved out an entertainment career after multiple TV and radio appearances has died, aged 56, after catching the flu. Kerry Wilson developed cold-like symptoms which deteriorated and she had to be placed into a coma. She died on January 3, reports StokeOnTrentLive. Kerry rose to fame after becoming the first-ever winner of … Read more
-Credit:Getty Images Cardiff City have reportedly made the decision to recall Joel Colwill from his loan at Cheltenham Town. The Bluebirds midfielder has enjoyed a stellar loan spell in League Two with the Robins, having scored nine goals and provided three assists in 28 appearances for the club following his temporary move in the summer. … Read more