Politicians urged to proceed with “extreme caution” if considering Wales-style 20mph scheme Tuesday, 14 July, 2026 Politicians in England have been warned about the consequences of following Wales’ lead and rolling out widespread 20mph speed limits by the country’s former Shadow Transport Minister. Natasha Asghar MS has written to the UK Parliament’s Transport Committee setting out her concerns ahead of its meeting to discuss potentially making 20mph the default speed limit in England. The Welsh Conservative... Local News
Residents speak out at Football Association's 3G pitch plans 13th July 2026 Natasha Asghar MS recently met with Football Association Wales (FAW) and residents to discuss plans for a new 3G pitch at Dragon Park after a £1million... Local News
MS sees ophthalmology challenges clearly 13th July 2026 Natasha Asghar MS has visited Julian Davies Opticians to discuss the future of eye care in Wales following the introduction of the new Welsh optometry contract... Local News
MS joins Primark team to mark company’s 50th anniversary 10th July 2026 Primark’s contribution to Newport has been praised by the area’s MS as the retailer celebrates 50 years of being in the city. Natasha Asghar MS visited Primark... Local News
Calls to scrap allotment plans after 200-signature petition handed in 6th July 2026 Concerns over plans to create an allotment site in Rogerstone have sparked calls for the scheme to be scrapped by the area’s MS. Residents have voiced their... Local News
Changes needed to Apprenticeship Levy, MS says after McDonald’s visit 3rd July 2026 More needs to be done to boost apprenticeships in Newport and Islwyn, the area’s MS has demanded following a recent visit to a McDonald’s restaurant in the city... Local News
Rule out M4 junction closures, MS demands 1st July 2026 Plans to close several motorway junctions will cause further motoring misery to drivers who are already facing regular traffic troubles on the M4 at Newport... Local News
Concerns raised over ‘highly sexualised and inappropriate’ presentation 30th June 2026 Concerns have been raised about a “highly sexualised and inappropriate” presentation being delivered to staff at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Staff at... Local News
Scheme offering young unpaid carers work experience praised by MS 29th June 2026 A scheme offering underprivileged young unpaid carers work experience within Aneurin Bevan Health Board has been praised by Natasha Asghar MS. The King’s Trust... Local News
Turf-cutting ceremony marks start of college’s exciting revamp work 26th June 2026 Senedd Member Natasha Asghar MS visited Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus recently with major state-of-the-art revamp work underway at the site. The Newport and... Local News
