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Man takes 2 hours to travel 5 miles as Prince of Wales Bridge crash causes chaos
23+ hour, 36+ min ago (269+ words) A MAN took over two hours to travel five miles as the aftermath of the crash on the Prince of Wales Bridge caused severe congestion. Some residents in Newport and other towns report that it took them around two hours…...
120 years of Newport’s Transporter Bridge - an engineering marvel that defined a city
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (567+ words) It’s a rare piece of industrial history suspended in the sky. Standing tall above the River Usk since 1906, Newport’s Transporter Bridge has become a symbol of the city. For generations, it has evoked memories of steelworks, shipyards, and the daily…...
Potholes outside Newport stadium branded a ‘shocking state’ by campaigner
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (433+ words) Potholes and damaged road surface on Rodney Road outside Rodney Parade (Image: Michael Enea) Potholes outside a Newport stadium have been branded a "shocking state" by a Conservative campaigner. The damaged road surface, on Rodney Road outside Rodney Parade, has…...
Drivers warned as key M4 route shuts for essential works for three nights straight
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (178+ words) Drivers are being warned of overnight closures on the M4 through Newport this week. The eastbound carriageway between Junction 28 at Tredegar Park and Junction 24 at Coldra will be closed from Wednesday, September 9 until Friday, September 11. The closures will be in place…...
‘Carnage’ in Newport as roadworks and containers spark chaos
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (601+ words) Residents have raised concerns over disruption caused by utility works and storage containers placed in their neighbourhoods. The complaints centre on areas in Beechwood and St Julians in Newport, including Rochester Road, the Old Barn, and Christchurch Road, where ongoing…...
Crash caused miles of queues on the M4 - but how bad did delays get?
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (103+ words) Drivers faced long delays on the M4 following a crash on Monday morning, September 7. The crash, which occurred at junction 26, caused severe congestion between junction 30 (Cardiff Gate) and junction 25A (Newport/Cwmbran), with traffic moving at just 10mph at the height of the…...
Police say they can now seize vehicles without giving drivers a warning
1+ week, 1+ day ago (137+ words) A vehicle was seized by officers in the Caerphilly area, according to Gwent Police. The vehicle, which was found in Cefn Hengoed, was seized for a poor manner of driving, including excess speed and tyres screeching around roundabouts. A spokesperson…...
What M4 junction closures could mean for thousands of Newport drivers
2+ week, 1+ day ago (399+ words) Congestion on the M4 is a problem. When returning to Wales from a trip over the border, if you don’t grind to a halt at Newport, it’s a surprise. But closing junctions around Newport – currently being considered by the Welsh Government…...
RECAP - Warning issued as crews remain at burning ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of metal
2+ week, 5+ day ago (73+ words) South Wales Argus Cardiff Docks - Crews remain at fire on Federal Welland Our live feed has now finished. - Crews remain at the scene of the ship fire at Cardiff Docks - Members of the public are being urged not to fly…...
20,000 tonnes of scrap metal onboard as crews continue battling ship fire
2+ week, 5+ day ago (453+ words) A ship carrying approximately 20,000 tonnes of scrap metal caught fire at Cardiff Docks on Tuesday, August 25. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is continuing to deal with the blaze aboard the vessel at Queen Alexandra Docks. All members of the…...