The body of a man recovered from the River Usk has been named by police.
Emergency Services received a call at approximately 10.30am on Thursday 13th April 2017 regarding reports of a body found in the River Usk, close to the Caerleon Town Bridge.
Gwent Police have named the man as 36-year-old Zafar Abbas from Newport.
Officers are not treating his death as suspicious and his family are being supported by specialist trained officers.
Future of Cleobury Sports Centre secured until 2027
Shropshire Council has confirmed that Cleobury Mortimer Sports and Fitness Centre will remain open, following an agreement with Teme Leisure to extend operation of the centre beyond March 2026.
Glamping cabins allowed after appeal
A couple has been allowed to install glamping cabins at their campsite in south Shropshire after winning an appeal.
Holiday park plans refused
Plans for a big new caravan park in the north Herefordshire countryside have been knocked back – but not for the reasons put forward by local objectors.
Rent to rise by £400 per month at Ludlow council house
Tenants at a Ludlow council house are to see their rent increase by hundreds of pounds of month – with one councillor calling it “abhorrent”.
Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs
A list of main roads in Herefordshire to be resurfaced in the coming weeks has been revealed.
Villagers fustrated over lack of road repairs
People living in Shropshire village are becoming frustrated about how long it is taking to repair collapsed culverts.
New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
