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South Wales Argus
Aug 2026
Shameful as Bassaleg Bridge remains closed after five years
R Brading criticizes Newport City Council for leaving Bassaleg Bridge closed since 2021 without a clear resolution plan. The letter contrasts the delay with Tadcaster Council’s rapid response after a bridge collapse, arguing that Newport City Council and the Senedd should prioritize the issue and provide greater accountability for more than £1 million in spending.
South Wales Argus
Jul 2026
Natasha Asghar is talking sense on the M4 struggles
Congestion problems around the M4 in Newport are blamed on political mismanagement, with Mark Drakeford and both Labour and Plaid Cymru criticized for abandoning the proposed relief road after significant expenditure. Natasha Asghar is praised for opposing junction closures and supporting the relief road as the only effective solution to persistent traffic issues at the Brynglas Tunnels.