Gwent Police is appealing for witnesses to an assault that occurred between 00.30 and 01.30 on Saturday April 5, 2008 in Albany Street, Newport. As a result of the incident a 46 year old Newport man sustained serious head injuries and on Monday April 7, 2008 he died at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. Gwent Police have commenced a murder investigation. To date, five people have been arrested and are being detained in connection with the enquiry. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information regarding it is asked to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838 111.
PLANNING UPDATE
One of Newport's iconic independent traders George Street Furnishers is proposing a new store on Mill Parade near the Southern Distributor Bridge according to the latest planning applications to the City Council. New Look is taking up Unit 2 at Newport Retail Park as this shopping destination goes from strength to strength. Tesco will be replacing their Spytty store with an significantly bigger Extra store.
ARMED ROBBERY ATTEMPT IN PILL
Police in Pill are appealing for information to an attempted armed robbery at Gwent Racing, Alexandra Road in Pill. The incident occurred at approximately 6.30pm on Monday April 7, 2008. Three men entered the shop and walked behind the counter. They are described as black, approximately five feet ten inches tall, of a slim build and between 17 and 25 years old. They were all wearing dark clothing with their hoods pulled up over their faces. The Bookmaker was not physically threatened by the men but felt threatened enough to push his panic button. One of them appeared to be carrying a large iron bar and a large kitchen knife was found on the shop floor after they left. They walked off in the direction of Commercial Road. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838 111
IN-FIGHTING MARS START OF CITY TORY CAMPAIGN
Langstone City Councillor Simon Lane has criticised fellow councillor David Atwell in a strongly worded newsletter to local residents recently received by thisisnotgwent.co.uk. Lane was expelled from Newport City Council's Conservative Group in November. At the time Group leader Matthew Evans stated "Despite repeated warnings and every opportunity to remedy the situation, he has clearly breached group rules and only has himself to blame." However, Lane, who now sits as an independent Conservative, has criticised his Conservative colleague Atwell for failing to work with him in the interests of all residents. He claims Atwell has used his position to exclude Lane's contribution to a local residents newspaper claiming that it omits information that "might be considered less than favourable" to the Conservative councillor. He accuses Atwell of censorship and states that he will be calling on every household in the ward in the coming weeks. Lane attaches his contribution to the Communities First newsletter, he claims that editor Alan Perry excluded the article because it criticised Mr Atwell. Perry claims that Mr Lane was away on business when it went to press.
The article contains emphatic criticism of Atwell claiming that he has failed to contact Lane on any Ward issue in all the time they have been councillors and stating that this is odd given they both belong to the same political party. He states Atwell resigned as Chair of Newport East Conservative Association when it became apparent that he and his wife would not be selected as candidates for Langstone. He claims Atwell campaigned against his own party when his wife stood in the neighbouring Llanwern ward. In addition, Lane states Atwell "chose to miss" a crucial Council meeting concerning the controversial residential development at Taylor's Garage.
Lane voted with the Council's ruling Labour Group to approve a Council Tax increase of 3.5 per cent for the coming year.
POLICE PURSUE INDECENT EXPOSURE CASE
Police in Newport are appealing for information after a man indecently exposed himself to a woman who was parked outside the newsagent in Maesglas on Cardiff Road. The incident occurred at approximately 9.45am on Sunday March 30. The woman had previously gone into the shop after passing the man standing outside it. She had noticed his belt was undone and when she returned to her car he indecently exposed himself through the front passenger window.
The man is described as white, approximately 17-19 years old, about six feet tall with a muscular build and shaved hair. He was wearing a v-neck fitted white t-shirt, light blue jeans with a thick dark coloured belt. He left with two other men in the direction of Maesglas Avenue. One of the other men is described as mixed race, approximately five feet six inches tall of a small build. He was wearing dark clothing. There is no description of the third man. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838 111 or anonymously on Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
RECYCLING BOOST FOR NEWPORT
Recycling efforts in Newport are to be boosted by an extra £2.14 million over the next year, thanks to a redistribution of taxpayers money by the Assembly Government. Local AM John Griffiths has welcomed the announcement from the Welsh Assembly Government of the additional cash to increase recycling and composting and cut landfill in Newport.The funding is part of a £50 million Wales-wide package to local authorities under the Assembly Government’s ‘Sustainable waste management grant’. This is an increase of £15 million over the previous year. John Griffiths, AM for Newport East, said: “This is a major investment in the way our waste in Newport is managed, which will lead to more recycling and composting and less waste going to landfill.
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