Ross Rondel
South Wales Argus
United Kingdom
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Newport hairdressers closes after three decades
The Elbow Room had been a mainstay on Austin Friars in the city centre since the late 1980s. → Read More
Popular village pub that was up for sale set to reopen
It’s understood that the pub, which has been closed for some time, has undergone repair works and redecoration. → Read More
Festival Park shopping centre could become business site
The once bustling site now resembles something of a ghost town and has faced an uncertain future since the last remaining store closed in 2021. → Read More
New tower plans approved for Maindee Fire Station
According to the officer’s report, the new tower will be less of a visual blight than the existing one. → Read More
Backlash from community after HMO plans approved
Concerns about the plans were lobbied by councillors to Newport City Council’s planning committee at last week’s meeting. → Read More
Couple open Mediterranean eatery in city centre
They’re hoping that their latest venture will introduce a new cuisines to Newport. → Read More
New flat development on Cardiff Road up for sale
The development is on the site of the former Ebbw Bridge club, which was demolished back in 2017. → Read More
Frustrations over reports of extra costs for city carnival
Pill Carnival, which is returning to Newport for the first time in three years this August, is one of the biggest events on the city’s calendar. → Read More
Mounting calls to improve safety on A40 in Raglan
It comes after another crash happened on a stretch of the A40 in Raglan on Saturday, June 4, which saw three people taken to hospital for treatment. → Read More
Davies and Cairns back Johnson amid no confidence vote
If half of MPs vote that they do not hold confidence in Mr Johnson’s leadership, then he will be ousted. → Read More
School absences a ‘huge concern’, teaching union says
With schools returning this week after half term, absence continues to be a major problem in Wales. → Read More
Ancient Gwent tree given royal honour
The huge tree which sits above the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is believed to be at least 300 years old. → Read More
The incredible street-art that's brightening up Newport
Murals have been popping up in various locations across the city almost weekly. → Read More
Popular steam rally returns for first time in two years
This year’s event was moved to coincide with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend. → Read More
Crown replaces knitted Queen ‘kidnapped’ from Cwmbran post-box
Despite their best efforts, residents in Henllys have so far been unable to find out what happened to the impressive woollen Queen → Read More
Look: Street-art celebrates former cattle market in city
The piece forms part of the ‘Art in Pill’ project, which is the brainchild of Barnabas Arts House owner Jan Martin. → Read More
Newport Passport office panic for second day after airport chaos
Some had travelled from as far as Cornwall in a bid to speed up their chances of getting a passport. → Read More
Beauty salon plans for Cwmbran Centre
The unit has been advertised for some time with a rent price of £25,000 per annum. → Read More
Meet Newport’s first Love Island contestant
He joins Paige Thorne, a 24-year-old paramedic from Swansea, was confirmed as the first cast member earlier today. → Read More
Queues at passport office as travel chaos continues
These frustrations come at a time of chaos for large parts of the travel industry. → Read More