Sometimes a photograph speaks a thousand words. Today it was a pleasure to host an exhibition in the Senedd by Newport resident Barbara Mcloughlin. The exhibition - Lest We Forget - marks Remembrance Day with photographs taken from across Newport and South Wales.

Really pleased the Welsh Labour Government has been able to support this fantastic project as part of almost £16million grant funding received by Newport from the Transforming Towns Fund. www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2559946...

Research by @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social shows that 66% of animals, domestic and wildlife, are negatively impacted by private fireworks displays. Animals can be fearful of the sight and or sound of fireworks, with many pet owners dreading this time of year.

£470,000 has been invested in Newport so far this year as part of the Welsh Labour Government's Flexible Skills Programme. Glad to hear the Minister highlight Bisley in the Senedd yesterday. The company has been supported to undertake training across their departments.

Flood risk awareness matters, especially this time of year. @natreswales.bsky.social is encouraging everyone to be flood risk aware. Their website offers tools to help you stay prepared.

Wishing a happy and peaceful Diwali to all celebrating today!

Newport High, a rugby powerhouse, is about to get a brand new all-weather pitch thanks to Welsh Government funding. The new facility will give more young people access to top quality sports amenities all year round. A fantastic boost for our community and future sporting stars! 🌟

Following a public consultation, the NHS complaints process in Wales will be significantly strengthened. The new approach introduces a two stage complaints resolution process to replace the current Putting Things Right system. Find out more here: www.gov.wales/improvements...

Recently visited Ty Ash, @actionforchildren.bsky.social's new therapeutic children’s home in Newport. Refurbished through the Welsh Government's Housing with Care Fund, Ty Ash is an example of children’s wellbeing being put before private profit.

This week @welshgovernment have announced an update on ALN (Additional Learning Needs) following the findings of a major review into how the ALN reforms are working across Wales.

Newport Food Festival delivered again this weekend 🍴 Huge thanks to all who made it happen. Looking forward to 2026!🎉

Starting Saturday 18 October, the New Testament Church in Newport will host a monthly Warm Hub. A safe, welcoming space to enjoy free hot drinks, live music, cosy blankets, community cooking classes, and uplifting conversation.

Winter is a challenging time for people, especially the most vulnerable, and is a time when our public services already face their greatest pressures.

Newport City Council is asking for your views on the future of St. Woolos and Christchurch cemeteries! Take part in the online survey and join the public consultation on Saturday 11th October. Share your thoughts and explore other open consultations here: www.newport.gov.uk/our-council/...

Welsh Government have announced extra funding of £50,000 to Newport City Council to help older people stay connected and active. The new funding will support an Age Friendly Officer to help coordinate activities and raise the profile of older people across the City.

Today, Age Alive is hosting an event to launch a new dementia support project focused on prevention and early intervention. Join them 11am - 2pm today at Pill Millennium Centre This project offers support for people living with dementia and older adults in the community.

The consultation on Strengthening Leaseholder Protections closes 26 September. 🚨 If you are a leaseholder or home owner, please take a moment to respond to proposals that tackle unfair fees, boost transparency, and improve services.

The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) is being phased out across the UK. If you have an RTS electricity meter, it may have stopped working properly, affecting your heating and hot water.

Are you concerned about building safety? The Welsh Government is holding a Building Safety drop-in session TODAY, before 2pm, at Tramshed Tech on Griffin St, High St, Newport NP20 1FX. If you're a leaseholder, resident, or have concerns about fire safety come along and speak to the team.

The Docks have been part of the fabric of Newport for nearly 200 years. Over the years it’s been the home to a variety of businesses and employed thousands of people.

Over the summer I made the trip to Aldeburgh in Suffolk. My great-grandfather Edward Bryant was born in Pill. He worked in the gas works in Shaftesbury for 15 years before he joined the Royal Fusiliers during WW1.

A busy day knocking doors speaking with residents - first in Newport and then in Caerphilly. Thanks, as always, to all who took the time to speak with us🌹

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, @samaritanscymru.bsky.social have an important message for us all. If you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts, and show them you care. 💚 Find out how: samaritans.org/WSPD @samaritans.bsky.social

Now the school term has started, support is available for families. To find out what you are eligiable for and for further information visit gov.wales

Step into September with cultural adventure in Newport thanks to Cadw's Open Doors Events! You can explore Tredegar House, St Woolos Cemetery, Newport Cathedral, and dive into the past at Caerleon Roman Baths. Check out dates and details here 👉 cadw.gov.wales/visit/whats-...

Applications now open for the Electrical Safety Fund. They have £1 million in grants available for UK based projects that fix, protect, and prevent electrical risks in the home. 🛠 Grants of up to £5,000 are available 📅 Open 1 Sept – 12 Oct

Pop along on today! Friday 29th August 12-4pm at the Share Centre - Film, food and crafts 🍿

Excited for the season ahead for Newport RFC - good to catch up along with Cllr Mark Spencer and Jessica Morden MP #uptheport 🖤💛

Are you concerned about building safety? The Welsh Government is holding a Building Safety drop-in session on 17th September, from 11am till 2pm at Tramshed Tech in Newport. If you're a leaseholder, resident, or have concerns about fire safety come along and speak to the team.

I have supported Newport RFC since as long as I can remember and with the introduction of regional rugby, the Dragons RFC too. I’ve been there from the start. Through good times and bad. I went with my grandfather and then my parents who have both been stewards for the Dragons too.

Really glad to see this free initiative by Dragons RFC and Hedyn for young people to give rugby a try in Bettws. It’s at Y Sifil every Monday between 5-6pm. (from 6-7pm in September) If you know any young person between 11-16 would like to have a go please share #Bettws

Remembering VJ Day and the sacrifice by so many for peace. We came together at the Newport Mission to Seafarers with a service to commemorate the end of WW2 followed by a BBQ.

Llongyfarchiadau to everyone receiving their results this week. You’ve all worked hard to get here. Whatever the outcome, there are always options, guidance, and support available to you. Da iawn pob.

Such desperately sad news. Hefin and I were elected at the same time back in 2016. He was kind, compassionate and cared deeply about representing his constituents. Hefin was great company, bright and funny. My thoughts and love to Vikki, his daughters, family and friends.

Privileged to visit the new Endoscopy Unit at the Royal Gwent Hospital. Amazing facilities, cutting-edge technology, and staff passionate about improving outcomes for patients. This will support people in Newport and nearby, no need to travel for treatment.

Lovely to welcome Saffron’s Ty Picl to Newport Market and good to join the joint event with Chris Mint and Sealed. Best of luck both 🤩!

Glorious afternoon at the annual Newport Yemeni event in Pill. Great atmosphere full of fun, music and food. Big shout out to the amazing Reggie, Debbie and the whole NYCA team who work tirelessly to make this happen and to everyone who came along.

Hiroshima Day at Tredegar House lakeside yesterday. There are fewer and fewer Hiroshima survivors left. But the memory of what nuclear weapons really do to people must not be lost.

Lovely to catch up with some of Newport’s Windrush elders in Pill. Good to see people of all generations coming together to learn from their experiences and resilience #windrush

Ready for the new season supporting Newport County AF 🖤💛 Just love the new away shirt - commemorating the link between Newport and the Basque Country. In 1937 56 Basque refugees came to Cambria House in Caerleon fleeing the Spanish Civil War.

Today the Newport Carers Forum and the Mayor of Newport launched the Carers Drop in Centre at the Corn Exchange. Thanks to support by the Big Lottery Fund Wales, there will be a drop in every Friday between 10:30-13:30.

The National Grids Community Matters fund is now open. 📢 Offering grants up to £5000 to help charities and community groups working to improve the energy efficiency of community buildings, provide education on sustainability, or promote sustainable transport infrastructure.

We were pleased to attend the ‘A Fab Future: Skills and Growth in Welsh Semiconductors’ evening reception in the @Senedd.Wales this evening, sponsored by @jbryantcymru.bsky.social and chaired by Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, @rebeccaevansms.bsky.social.

Newport is at the centre of a global hub for developing new technologies that support cutting edge industry. There isn’t a region in the world which has the breadth of compound semiconductor capability that exists in Newport.

ICYMI! This is what your Labour Governments have delivered this week: 🚌 Launched £1 bus fares for young people from September 🚿 Delivered the largest ever budget for water regulation to clean up pollution in our rivers, lakes and seas.

Never leave dogs in hot cars. Even a few minutes in a hot car can be fatal for dogs. This is a message that we can’t hear enough, never leave a dog alone in a car. Not even for a moment. 👉 If you see a dog in distress in a hot car, call 999 immediately.

Applications close at midnight tonight for the 2025 Equal Power Equal Voice programme! This is your opportunity to be part of a free, all Wales mentoring and training programme supporting underrepresented voices into leadership. 📢 epev.cymru

Are you a childminder in Newport? The Minister for Children and Social Care has shared an update on new support for childminders in Wales, from easier registration and better training to more funding and resources.

Welcome commitment from @welshgovernment.bsky.social to strengthen animal welfare. Protecting animals & ensuring high standards across Wales, this will include bringing forward legislation in the autumn to ban greyhound racing in Wales. 🔗 gov.wales/written-stat...

Big news for youth work in Wales. Moving forward with plans to establish a national body for youth work & develop a statutory framework to strengthen and sustain the sector. Read the full update👇 🔗 www.gov.wales/written-stat...