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South Wales Argus
southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26543813.8-000-calls-abandoned-newport-council-answer

Newport council callers hung up 8,000 times in just three months

7+ hour, 48+ min ago   (403+ words) One in five people who phoned Newport City Council’s customer contact line earlier this year abandoned their calls before someone answered, figures show. Opposition councillors have criticised the “grim” data showing more than 8,000 callers hung up before getting through to…...

South Wales Argus
southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26542980.newport-cafe-company-officially-wound-high-court

Cafe company's fate sealed after creditor wins legal court battle

7+ hour, 48+ min ago   (296+ words) A cafe company has been wound up by the High Court after a creditor launched legal action. Cafe Utopia Ltd, based in Newport and registered at the Kingsway Centre, was placed into compulsory liquidation on August 5 following a winding-up order....

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26536461.parc-bryn-bach-driving-range-expansion-gets-green-light

Could the next Welsh golf star be trained at this expanding venue?

20+ hour, 4+ min ago   (362+ words) THERE is a better chance that the next golfing superstar from Wales could be honing their shot-making skills in Blaenau Gwent. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning Committee on Wednesday, September 9, councillors received a report on…...

South Wales Argus
southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26531995.newport-arcades-thriving-independent-shops-businesses

‘It’s a beacon for Newport’ - inside the arcade where independent businesses thrive

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1317+ words) A vibrant hub of creativity and independent business is quietly thriving in the heart of Newport city centre. Located on High Street, Newport Arcade is home to tens of independent businesses, offering shoppers and visitors a unique alternative to chains…...

South Wales Argus
southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26531679.newport-city-centre-really-transition-declined

Is Newport city centre really “in transition”, or has it declined?

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (445+ words) Two years ago, Newport’s former council leader, Cllr Jane Mudd, said the city centre was “in transition”. Was Cllr Mudd right or wrong? Speaking at a full council meeting in March 2024, Cllr Mudd went on the defensive about the city…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26538623.wales-leads-uk-design-growth-88-rise-since-2019

Here's how Wales is leading the UK design sector's growth

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (197+ words) Wales is leading the UK in design growth. New research from the Design Council shows Wales’ design economy grew by 88 per cent since 2019. The sector contributed £3.76 billion in gross value added (GVA) in 2023, making up 4.6 per cent of Wales’ total…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26532831.first-minister-rhun-ap-iorwerth-criticised-budget

First Minister's budget 'a stupid thing to waste time and money on"

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (105+ words) So our new First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth admits he has made mistakes. Well that is not true, he knew when he presented the budget because he does not have a majority, it would not get passed. So it was…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26539615.site-manager-wins-second-seal-excellence-newport-work

This Monmouthshire site manager has won another award for excellence

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (364+ words) A site manager at a Newport development has been honoured with a national award for excellence. Mark Symonds, 55, from Abergavenny, was recognised for his work on Bellway’s Alder Grove housing development in the city and received a Seal of Excellence…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26539333.cwmbran-street-food-business-wins-future-food-legend-award

A street food business that launched just a year ago named a 'food legend"

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (408+ words) A street food business has been named a Future Food Legend. The win adds to a growing list of achievements for the Torfaen business, which was recently named joint winner of the Welsh Street Food Awards in Saundersfoot. The Hungry…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26538236.rodney-parade-redevelopment-closer-250-000-funding

Rodney Parade redevelopment closer with????250,000 funding

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (433+ words) A stadium is one step closer to major redevelopment after securing £250,000 in funding. Rodney Parade in Newport, home to Dragons RFC, will benefit from Welsh Government support through the Transforming Towns programme to fund feasibility and design work for the…...