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Months of work proposed to upgrade power supply to Newport Microsoft's data centre
8+ hour, 25+ min ago (184+ words) SSE Energy Solutions is seeking to bury a 1.94 km high-voltage underground cable from a substation to the data centre in Imperial Park, Newport. The proposal, which covers a site area of 3.52 hectares, is designed to reinforce power supply to the…...
Indian takeaway to feed homeless again this Christmas doing something unique
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (419+ words) An Indian takeaway in Newport is set to feed the homeless again this Christmas. Bombay Kitchen, run by uncle-nephew duo, Masum Ahmed and Ponki Miah, will donate meals for the needy in Newport on December 22, just before Christmas. Opened just…...
Council calls for proof that Old Green roundabout improvements will work
1+ week, 5+ day ago (571+ words) Councillors in Newport have called for proof that planned changes to Old Green Roundabout will improve the busy city-centre junction. Transport for Wales (TfW) is leading the proposal to turn the roundabout into a four-way traffic-signalled intersection. The plan has…...
Thousands bid farewell to ‘wonderful man’ at funeral service in Newport
2+ week, 1+ day ago (423+ words) THOUSANDS flooded the streets of Newport to say goodbye to a "wonderful man" today (Friday, December 5). The service for the late Michael Wheatle began at Tovey Brothers on Cardiff Road where friends and family members gathered to pay respect to…...
Drug dealer caught smuggling cocaine into prison for his friend
2+ week, 4+ day ago (357+ words) A DRUG dealer was caught red-handed smuggling cocaine into prison for his friend. Terry Kenton, 56, of Joyce Close, Newport was captured handing over a 2.15g wrap of the class A drug to Mitchell Dyke at HMP Cardiff. Sali Harmes, prosecuting, played…...
Everything we know about the major fire that broke out at Newport Retail Park
2+ week, 6+ day 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…...
Hotel applies to serve alcohol and play music until late on weekends
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (187+ words) A hotel has applied for a new licence allowing it to sell alcohol and play music until 1.30am on weekends. The request covers 'live and recorded music', sale of alcohol, and late-night refreshments. Licensing hours requested are from midday to 11pm, Sunday…...
Man faces jail after he admits strangling woman
3+ week, 1+ day ago (72+ words) A MAN is facing jail after he pleaded guilty to strangling a woman. Adeel Anwar, 41, of Gaer Park Lane, Newport admitted an offence of intentional strangulation that was committed on June 14. His case was adjourned for a pre-sentence report to…...
Newport County boss Christian Fuchs upbeat after Barrow draw
3+ week, 2+ day ago (483+ words) NEWPORT County AFC manager Christian Fuchs praised his players for a "massive improvement" after Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Barrow, and promised the fans: "it's just the beginning." County looked set for a first home win since March 15 thanks to goals…...
Five-bedroom Victorian house on the market for offers over £500k
3+ week, 3+ day ago (350+ words) A five-bedroom Victorian home on Serpentine Road, Newport, which offers stunning elevated views across the city, is now on the market for offers over "500,000. According to Taylors Estate Agents, this semi-detached property is a rare opportunity, combining period charm with…...