BLAENAU Gwent councillors don’t seem to have had any say in the council’s decision to bring into force a controversial school nappy changing policy. The authority has confirmed that the decision comes from the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s education department and that the only councillor who was asked for a view on the policy, was … Read more
A plot of ‘land with potential’ in Newport city centre will be sold at an online auction at the start of next month. Agents Sage & Co Auctions have listed the area of land off Gaskell Street, off Corporation Road, with a minimum opening bid of £36,000. Bidding for the auction opens on Monday, February … Read more
Looking for a historic day out that the whole family can enjoy? Well look no further! Here’s a list of castles you can visit in South Wales and a bit about them. Caerphilly Castle (Image: NQ)Caerphilly Castle Starting off strong with Caerphilly Castle. This castle is the second biggest castle in the UK and the largest … Read more
Here are the latest planning applications received and validated by Newport City Council in the past week: Pepys Grove Description: Retrospective application to change use of the land to residential and retention of a fence Applicant name: Mr Haydn Ross Date validated: 8 January 2025 Reference code: 25/0005 Tredegar House Museum Description: Retrospective listed building consent for internal alternations … Read more
Two people and a dog cut off by the tide were at the centre of a tricky rescue operation in Tenby yesterday afternoon. Tenby’s RNLI inshore lifeboat, coastguards and a coastguard helicopter were involved in the mission to get the trio to safety. The swell of the high tide, breaking waves and the risk of … Read more
TV presenter Katie Piper has revealed she is trying out an “artificial eye” more than 16 years on from an acid attack that left her with life-changing burns and partial blindness. The Loose Women panellist, 41, who is an advocate for those with burns and disfigurement injuries, shared a video that appeared to show her … Read more
A steak and seafood restaurant has suddenly closed just a year after it opened. WalesOnline understands that shocked staff were told with just a few days notice that Brothers Steak & Seafood Restaurant in Pontyclun would not be reopening on January 2 as planned. The restaurant, owned by twins Craig and Grant Hughes has confirmed … Read more
Nigel Farage says people are angry that there has been no full public inquiry into the grooming scandal. There was a full public inquiry, which was reported in 2022. The inquiry was set up in 2014 by then-Home Secretary Theresa May, and Alexis Jay, who conducted the inquiry into Rotherham, was appointed Chairwoman in 2016. … Read more
-Credit:Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd Wales Under 20s came out on top in the first ever match against a newly-formed Welsh Academies Under 23s team. The new side has been introduced by the WRU to give players who have already passed through the age grade teams a shop window as they look to forge successful … Read more
A health board is taking the unusual step of opening a minor injuries unit for walk in appointments this weekend to ease pressure on accident and emergency units facing “unprecedented demand”. Hywel Dda Health Board’s same day urgent care service is open between 9am – 6pm this weekend January 11 and 12 for patients to … Read more