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South Wales Argus
17-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
City recognised with a host of energy efficiency awards
Hedyn (formerly Melin Homes and Newport City Homes) won the Housing Association/Landlord of the Year Award. Green Energy Solar - Cefn Mably Farm Park with the support of Newport City Council, took home the Small Scale Project of the Year Award. And a project at Barrack Hill, Newport, won the Large Scale Project of the Year Award. Energy Efficiency Awards chairman Gary Braybrooke said: 'The winners are leaders in energy efficiency in the UK and these awards, now in their 11th year, are testament to their innovation, expertise and dedication to a greener future for us all. "They are at the heart of transforming the way that energy is used, making a real difference to businesses and households throughout the country." Event organiser Kenneth Campbell said: 'These awards recognise the organisations and individuals driving real progress towards a more sustainable future. "Each of our awards recipients has set new benchmarks for what is possible in reducing energy consumption, cutting carbon emissions, and making a lasting impact on businesses, communities, and the environment. We hope that these awards not only celebrate past and present achievements, but also inspire others to push the boundaries of energy efficiency in the future.'
South Wales Argus
08-07-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Alfie Smith cancer free after operation at Birmingham Hospital
The complex operation involved replacing the cancerous bone in Alfie's upper arm with grafts from his leg. It marked the end of a gruelling medical journey and a turn in his fight. Following weeks of worry, the family is back together in south Wales and celebrating the joyful news. Alfie is awaiting the nod from doctors about when he can return home. The family then face the fight to adjust the home to Alfie's needs. Dad Mike shared: 'Alfie's had his operation. He's now cancer-free. He has a long way to go with the rest of his treatment, but he is currently cancer-free.' Alfie will continue to receive chemotherapy in the short-term and long-term physiotherapy. Work on installing a bathroom and other necessary changes to the house have been done. Alfie will have a hospital bed downstairs and access to the house will be something that will be negotiated as the family settles back into having Alfie home. Argus readers may remember Alfie's battle to have basic needs met at his home. Concerns had been raised about housing association Hedyn's handling of vital renovations. The delay had caused anxiety within the family. Mum and dad, Jess and Mike, say spirits are high after the operation and they are preparing for the next set of challenges. Alfie is looking forward to one day returning to his Arsenal-themed bedroom, his very own Emirates-style man cave. For now, the family clings to the relief of being together and the bright future ahead. A spokesman for Hedyn said: 'We recently completed work at Alfie's home and continue to liaise with his family and their occupational therapist so that together we can have everything in place for when Alfie is able to return from home from hospital.'
South Wales Argus
04-07-2025
- South Wales Argus
Newport teens banned from school and shops after ASB orders
The boys, aged 13, 14 and 15, were each handed a 12-month Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction (ASBI) at Gwent Magistrates Court on Tuesday 24 June. The order remains in place until 23 June 2026. In a statement Gwent Police said: As part of their conditions, the trio are also not allowed to cause a nuisance or annoyance people near their homes, or use threatening or intimidating behaviour. If they breach the terms and conditions of their injunctions, they could face arrest and the order remains in place until 23 June 2026. Gwent Police worked closely with Hedyn, the housing association created through the merger of Melin Homes and Newport City Homes, who led on securing the orders. PC Claire Drayton, Crime and Disorder Reduction Officer (CADRO) in the Newport neighbourhood policing team, said: 'We have helped to secure three 12-month youth Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction orders against these teenagers who are significant demand drivers due to their frequent behaviour. 'We worked closely with Hedyn to address the boys' behaviour following reports of them throwing objects at people and vehicles and climbing on to scaffolding. 'This behaviour has had a big impact on staff working at businesses in Bettws Shopping Centre, while residents nearby are also affected. 'I want to reassure residents and businesses residents of Bettws that we are listening to your concerns and hope these injunctions will be welcomed by the retailers and residents affected. 'We will continue to work with our partners to take appropriate action against young people who offend.' Rachael Davies, an anti-social behaviour specialist at Hedyn, said: "We encourage anyone who witnesses or experiences anti-social behaviour to report all incidents to ourselves and Gwent Police. 'We work in partnership with a number of agencies to make sure that justice is delivered to our communities, and each report is crucial in helping us gather evidence. 'We cannot do this important work without our residents. 'By working together in this way, we can keep our communities safe and build connected communities where people can live well." The conditions of the ASBI state that the three teenagers are prohibited from: conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to any person in or near their homes in Bettws, Newport, conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to any person in, or in the locality of Bettws Shops, Threatening or intimidating behaviour towards any person. They are also forbidden from: Entering Newport High School or its grounds as highlighted on the attached map, Entering the area of Bettws Shops as highlighted on the attached map. PC Drayton added: 'By continuing to work closely with our communities and partners, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe "If you have concerns about ASB or crime in your area, can contact us via the website, call 101, or direct message us on our Facebook or X social media channels, so that we can act. "In an emergency, always dial 999. 'You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, with information on 0800 555 111 or visit their website.'
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Parents of six-year-old boy with bone cancer locked in battle over home adaptations
PARENTS of s six-year-old boy with bone cancer remain locked in a battle with their housing provider to ensure the house meets his basic needs. The parents of Alfie Smith, from Llanmartin, are fighting for a series of home adaptations, such as a bath, for when he returns home after a number of lengthy operations. The Newport family still face anguish and uncertainty ahead of little Alfie Smith's recuperation from cancer treatment, as his basic needs are still not met. Housing association Hedyn say they are aware of the family's needs and aim to carrying out the necessary repairs to the home. Last week they did attend to fix the ceiling in Alfie's bedroom. However, his parents say the housing association has its list of priorities all wrong. Speaking to the Argus, dad, Mike Smith, explained: 'They turned up today and said they were coming to fix Alfie's ceiling. I said, 'you're not!' You must do the bathroom first! The ceiling job is a lower priority and can't be done when Alfie is in the house.' Former stable barn with links to Tredegar House for sale See inside this four-bedroom Caldicot bungalow up for sale Hedyn, who look after Newport's public housing stock, has been in the firing line for housing six-year-old Alfie in a house that fails to meet his basic needs. As the Argus previously reported, Alfie requires daily bathing and his house only has an upstairs walk-in shower. We have also reported multiple other issues that need addressing. Additionally, Alfie's treatment will see a bone removed from his leg, causing him mobility issues in accessing an upstairs bathroom, during his recovery. Alfie faces weeks away when he undergoes marathon surgery to treat his condition, Ewing's sarcoma, a rare bone cancer that usually occurs in childhood. Alfie would be recovering in hospital for weeks following the treatment, which gives Hedyn plenty of time to do other vital repairs, his parents say. Alfie is asthmatic and immuno-suppressed because of his treatment. Medical advice has it that he needs daily access to a bath and a bathroom that has adequate drainage and ventilation. Access and bathroom installation are priorities, according to his parents. Other necessities, must wait. The lesser priority ceiling repairs are needed because of a roof leak caused by a broken tile that knocked out the electric light in Alfie's Arsenal-themed bedroom, which is 'his sanctuary,' and the place he will want to come back to for recuperation, according to mum Jess. The parents point out that Alfie cannot be in the house when the ceiling is knocked out and replaced. His conditions would be made worse by 70 years of attic dust, noise and disruption. He would also be without a bedroom in the two-bedroom house. This would see the family of four, with a six-year-old cancer patient, all crammed into one bedroom. The Argus has approached Hedyn for a comment.
South Wales Argus
23-06-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Parents of Alfie Smith locked in battle with Hedyn
The parents of Alfie Smith, from Llanmartin, are fighting for a series of home adaptations, such as a bath, for when he returns home after a number of lengthy operations. The Newport family still face anguish and uncertainty ahead of little Alfie Smith's recuperation from cancer treatment, as his basic needs are still not met. Housing association Hedyn say they are aware of the family's needs and aim to carrying out the necessary repairs to the home. Last week they did attend to fix the ceiling in Alfie's bedroom. However, his parents say the housing association has its list of priorities all wrong. Speaking to the Argus, dad, Mike Smith, explained: 'They turned up today and said they were coming to fix Alfie's ceiling. I said, 'you're not!' You must do the bathroom first! The ceiling job is a lower priority and can't be done when Alfie is in the house.' Former stable barn with links to Tredegar House for sale See inside this four-bedroom Caldicot bungalow up for sale Hedyn, who look after Newport's public housing stock, has been in the firing line for housing six-year-old Alfie in a house that fails to meet his basic needs. As the Argus previously reported, Alfie requires daily bathing and his house only has an upstairs walk-in shower. We have also reported multiple other issues that need addressing. Additionally, Alfie's treatment will see a bone removed from his leg, causing him mobility issues in accessing an upstairs bathroom, during his recovery. Alfie faces weeks away when he undergoes marathon surgery to treat his condition, Ewing's sarcoma, a rare bone cancer that usually occurs in childhood. Alfie would be recovering in hospital for weeks following the treatment, which gives Hedyn plenty of time to do other vital repairs, his parents say. Alfie is asthmatic and immuno-suppressed because of his treatment. Medical advice has it that he needs daily access to a bath and a bathroom that has adequate drainage and ventilation. Access and bathroom installation are priorities, according to his parents. Other necessities, must wait. The lesser priority ceiling repairs are needed because of a roof leak caused by a broken tile that knocked out the electric light in Alfie's Arsenal-themed bedroom, which is 'his sanctuary,' and the place he will want to come back to for recuperation, according to mum Jess. The parents point out that Alfie cannot be in the house when the ceiling is knocked out and replaced. His conditions would be made worse by 70 years of attic dust, noise and disruption. He would also be without a bedroom in the two-bedroom house. This would see the family of four, with a six-year-old cancer patient, all crammed into one bedroom. The Argus has approached Hedyn for a comment.
