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John Pisani from Pill, died in his sleep on Monday April 19, aged 69. Born in Malta, Mr Pisani came to Newport with family when he was a baby, and has lived in the city ever since - apart from a brief stint at college in Birmingham. Mr Pisani began working aged 11. After college he returned to the area to take up an apprenticeship at Llanwern Steelworks. He later owned multiple car show rooms, convenience stores and video stores, before owning his first pub. He went on to become one o...

Ms James added the South East Wales Transport Commission was "very well advanced" in looking at alternatives to the relief road, which she described as "a very ecologically damaging set of concrete across protected Gwent levels." "These things are never straightforward, and there is a range of opinions on all sides," said Ms James. "Im very aware that some people in Newport want to build the M4, but Im also very aware that a lot of people dont want to build the M4 and wish to protect the na...

Caerleon councillor Joan Watkins said the FOI reply presents “concerning figures”. “It’s also revealed they have never even taken any NO2 readings directly outside Charles Williams Primary School, which is located next to the air pollution zone,” she said. “During the school run, the traffic can come to virtual standstill outside the school.” Cllr Joan Watkins and Michael Enea outside the former Caerleon campus However, air quality is improving, and nitrogen dioxide levels...

Pollution in Caerleon dangerously high with fears huge new housing plans could make it worse A house building scheme will soon bring 219 new homes to Caerleon, but some residents say the road networks will not be able to cope The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Want Newport news straight to your inbox? Sign up to our newsletter!Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. ...

Metal fencing has been put up around an alleyway that’s being used for drugs and illegal dumping Black bags, discarded pallets, rotten food and needles have been dumped on Morden Lane in recent months 13:35, 19 JAN 2021 The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Want Newport news straight to your inbox? Sign up to our newsletter!Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. S...

Newport Council u-turns over parking charges - but council tax could still rise by five per cent The council has dropped its plans to bring in parking charges at three sites in Newport 10:19, 11 JAN 2021 The councils leader says tax need to rise to find investment in the city Want Newport news straight to your inbox? Sign up to our newsletter!Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newslett...

Cllr Gail Giles welcomed the decision to scrap the plan, saying outdoor access has “never been more important” due to lockdown restrictions. Proposals which will go out for consultation include a five per cent council tax rise, which equates to an increase of £59.89 per year on a band D property, or between £39.93 and £53.24 for bands A-C. A new pay and display car park is also planned at Mill Parade, opposite the Newport Transporter Bridge visitor centre. Investments of around �...

During the latest lockdown, you are not alone. The Argus We’re in it Together campaign is here to help direct you to any services you may need and show what services are on hand that you may not know you needed. For our full list of services all over Gwent, click . IF YOU live in the St Julians, Beechwood or Maindee areas of Newport, you may be aware of the St Julians Volunteering group who have been helping the communities since the start of the pandemic. The entirely volunteer-run group...