Residents relieved as banking hub confirmed as major bank closes
Barclays Bank in Risca is closing this lunchtime but is set to be replaced by a banking hub later in the year.
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Sallie is a Trainee Multimedia Reporter for the South Wales Argus and Free Press, covering the Gwent Valleys, including Torfaen, Blaenau-Gwent, Caerphilly, Blackwood, Risca, Pontypool and Ebbw Vale.
Sallie is a Trainee Multimedia Reporter for the South Wales Argus and Free Press, covering the Gwent Valleys, including Torfaen, Blaenau-Gwent, Caerphilly, Blackwood, Risca, Pontypool and Ebbw Vale.
Barclays Bank in Risca is closing this lunchtime but is set to be replaced by a banking hub later in the year.
First Minister Vaughan Gething visited a school in Newport on Thursday to celebrate the announcement of 20 million free school meals being rolled out across Wales
A Welsh food festival has been featured on Conde Nast Traveller's list of the best festivals in the UK for 2024.
Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, presented a petition calling for the Infected Blood Inquiry's compensation to begin to the House of Commons on Wednesday.
FIRST MINISTER of Wales Vaughan Gething was in Newport visiting a school on Thursday, and during media interviews, was asked about the sacking of a member of his cabinet.
Knife amnesty bins have been set up at police stations in Gwent this week as part of a nationwide crackdown on knife crime.
Estyn inspectors have praised a secondary school for its attendance reward scheme, which has reduced persistent absenteeism.
A takeaway in Monmouth has been awarded a good food hygiene rating following a recent inspection.
A petition signed by dozens of families in Newport impacted by the Infected Blood Inquiry was handed to the Government on Tuesday.
The new leader of the Labour group in Newport and the council has been confirmed following an election on Tuesday night.
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