Govt urged to help protect precious Newport green space Monday, 5 October, 2026 A government minister has been urged to step in and help save a precious community space in Newport amid fears it could be lost. Newport City Council is consulting on plans to turn a popular green space in Rogerstone into an allotment site with more than 200 residents lodging their objections. The site – just off Ruskin Avenue – is popular with children, dog walkers, and young families and it is... Local News
Axing vital cerebral palsy services will create “unacceptable postcode lottery,” MS warns 30th September 2026 Health board bosses in Gwent have been urged not to remove funding for specialist cerebral palsy therapy services amid fears it will create an unacceptable... Local News
MS challenges council over traveller security costs 24th September 2026 Natasha Asghar MS has demanded answers after Newport City Council incurred £538,000 in security costs at a Gypsy and Traveller site comprising of just three... Local News
More patients under new dental contract “like pulling teeth” 2nd September 2026 Natasha Asghar MS has visited the Kensington Court Dental Clinic to meet with staff and patients to discuss the work of the dental clinic and the future of... Local News
Politician and businesses join forces in calling for crime crackdown 17th August 2026 A campaign to support businesses facing problems with anti-social behaviour and crime in Newport city centre has been launched by the area’s Welsh Conservative... Local News
MS encourages more schools to get involved with Food and Fun summer scheme 14th August 2026 A summer scheme aimed at providing healthy meals and enrichment activities to school pupils in Newport has been hailed a huge success by local Senedd Member... Local News
MS backs charity’s mammoth fundraising mission 10th August 2026 A group of walkers determined to raise £300,000 to pay for six prostate cancer specialist nurses have been praised for their determination by Natasha Asghar MS... Local News
Competition to find Newport & Islwyn’s best businesses launched 7th August 2026 A competition to shine a light on some of the best businesses in Newport and Islwyn has been launched by the area’s MS Natasha Asghar. Residents from across the... Local News
MS highlights community need for Tŷ Cynnal Support House 4th August 2026 Natasha Asghar MS has visited Platfform’s Tŷ Cynnal Support House in Newport, meeting staff and residents to discuss the work they do as a therapeutic... Local News
Fresh calls for urgent action to end long-running bridge nightmare 31st July 2026 Fresh calls have been made for urgent action to be taken in a bid to end a long-running nightmare which has left residents in one part of Newport trapped for... Local News
