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Green Man Festival takes place this weekend. The National can reveal that the Welsh Government took no advice from the music industry before buying a farm for the festival to operate (Image: VisitWales).

Revealed: Welsh Government bought festival farm without music industry advice
A Freedom of Information request from The National has revealed that the Welsh Government took no advice from music industry companies or organisations before it bought a £4.25m farm for a music festival.

Monmouth packaging firm expands with the acquisition of a Derbyshire business

Monmouth packaging firm expands with the acquisition of a Derbyshire business

The places in Monmouthshire with the best food hygiene ratings.

The Monmouthshire restaurants, cafes and pubs with the best food hygiene ratings

Director Rob Hindle, at abergavenny store photo: Bec Hindle

'There is always a market for cakes': New cake shop coming to Cwmbran

A visit to Pontypool Indoor Market

Watch: 'A lifeline for the community' - a visit to town's vibrant indoor market

Town chip shop forced to close due to 'ever increasing' costs of stock and gas

Town chip shop forced to close due to 'ever increasing' rent and gas costs

The team at Marmaris Risca which is a finalist for 'Turkish takeaway of the year' at The Welsh Asian Food Awards

Kebab shop owner 'delighted' to make awards finals

The Celtic Manor Resort is one of the best places in the world to get married

Iconic Newport venue one of the most popular wedding destinations in the world

The GAME store in Cwmbran Centre will be closing before the end of August.

High street store closing as GAME to shut in Cwmbran this month

Family-run petrol station which hit headlines for cheap fuel is sold

Family-run petrol station which hit headlines for cheap fuel is sold after 50 years

Cardiff Airport

Wizz Air halting flights from Cardiff Airport during the winter

ITAE Productions said they did not believe the ad was offensive, adding that West was “notorious for murder, but that he was also a father, and that this was relevant to his crimes” (PA)

Fred West Father's Day promotion advert banned

Richard Holley and Gareth Taylor at OGM

Company's expansion will create 25 new jobs over the next 12 months

Festival Park - Ebbw Vale - from Google street view.

Plans for the redevelopment on Ebbw Vale's long-empty Festival Park revealed

James Austin, owner of Austin & Co in Pontypool

'Barbers are in a unique position': Hairdresser trained to spot signs of suicide

Red Fort Caerleon is a finalist for two categories in The Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022

Restaurant which will 'never compromise' on standards makes award finals

Pioneering: Jamie and Kelly Farr at the recent Welsh Veterans Awards

Ebbw Vale Mental Wellbeing firm wins string of awards

Robert Price unveils new centre for sustainable building materials

Robert Price unveils new centre for sustainable building materials

Gemma Casey, NatWest Cymru's ecosystem manager for Wales

Welsh business activity increases only marginally amid soft demand conditions

Royston Prosser and Claire Bignell outside the new Welsh Valley Traders shop in Malpas Road, Newport.

New convenience store in city promises 'very competitive prices'

Antonio and Rosie Farrara at Bar Piazza

Watch: A masterclass in Italian cuisine at popular Newport cafe

Bengal Cymru in Risca

Family restaurant 'overjoyed' to be finalist in The Welsh Asian Food Awards

Effort: Connah Jones, 11, centre, who has raised almost £2,000, including a £250 donation from Monmouth firm Tri-Wall

11-year-old 'local hero' helping other youngsters with dyslexia and dyspraxia

Valentines Grill and Bakery in Newport

'It's an honour': Turkish takeaway in Newport shortlisted for award

Kelly Buller of The Talisman pours a pint

How pubs in Newport are marking International Beer Day

Monsanto are responsible for dumping harmful chemical waste in Wales. This image is believed to be waste from their factories being dumped in Shropshire. Photo courtesy of Paul Cawthorne

How toxic waste has been dumped across Wales and never properly cleaned up

Wales Kebab in Abertridrw

'Best kebab house in Wales' is in the running for another award

New plans for Spar store in Gwent town

Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow this summer (PA)

British Airways ‘suspends ticket sales' for short-haul Heathrow flights

The Costa Coffee store and drive through has opened near the Coldra in Newport.

New Costa Coffee store and drive through opens in Newport

Meet the Cwmbran woman making reusable sanitary items at her dining room studio

Meet the Cwmbran woman making reusable sanitary items at her dining room studio

Kong's Restaurant on Lion Street in Abergavenny (Picture: Google Maps)

Asian restaurant 'overwhelmed by support' after being shortlisted for two awards

Family and staff at The Indian Summer in Monmouth

'Authentic' curry restaurant makes finals of The Welsh Asian Food Awards

Efes Kebab in Chepstow is a finalist in the Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022

Kebab shop 'blessed to be a finalist' in The Welsh Asian Food Awards

Where the business units could be built at the Rassau Industrail Estate - Ebbw Vale.

Business units on 'prime industrial site' given planning permission

Jury out among residents on plans for drive-throughs, petrol station and warehouse

Jury out among residents on plans for drive-throughs, petrol station and warehouse

Newport firm B2Space plans to use balloons to send satellites into the stratosphere. Pictures: B2Space

How a Newport firm's rocket balloons could revolutionise the space sector

Wales ICE celebrates a decade of enterprise

Innovation Centre marks decade of enterprise

Stock picture of beer and (inset) the premises in Baneswell Road, Newport, where a new tap room and bottle shop has been given permission to open. Pictures: Canva (background)/Google (inset)

Plans for new beer shop and tap room in city centre get the thumbs-up

The Castle Inn and Bar is a finalist for Best Sustainable Pub in the Good Pub Awards 2022

Monmouth pub amongst finalists for 'Oscars of the pub industry'

(l-r) Shane Williams, Paul Cullen and Jonathan Gibbons were first to arrive at the BT strike in Newport this morning

'When we needed them, they weren't there' - Newport BT workers strike over pay

'Galling' - BT staff out on strike after 'kick in the teeth' news of company profits

'Galling' - BT staff out on strike after 'kick in the teeth' news of company profits

'Representation goes a long way' - post campaign to promote inclusion in town centre

'Representation goes a long way' - poster campaign promotes inclusion in town

Town's high street to reopen after council agrees to respect 'majority view'

Town's high street to reopen after council agrees to respect 'majority view'

David Davies visits a Ribena farm in Monmouthshire

Currant affairs - MP visits Ribena supplier preparing for harvest season

Regeneration projects at Newport port could create more than 50 new jobs

Regeneration projects at Newport Dock could create new manufacturing jobs

'Very welcome' - Regeneration and new jobs could unlock potential of Newport port

'Very welcome' - Regeneration and new jobs could unlock potential of Newport port

Petrol station, two drive-throughs and warehouse plans could create 275 jobs in town

Petrol station, drive-throughs and warehouse plans could create 275 jobs in town

Street view image of PCI Pharma Services in Tredegar. Picture: Google

Expansion of town's cancer drug lab will create 40 new jobs

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Newport entrepreneurs in the running for top industry award

Town bank branch to close from lack of use - users told to use post office instead

Town bank branch to close from lack of use - users told to use post office instead

Simon Baston said Newport needed to 'shout from the rooftops' about what it has to offer

Newport needs to 'shout from the rooftops' about what it has to offer with attractions

Where the business units could be built at the Rassau Industrail Estate - Ebbw Vale.

Decision to be made on plans for six new business units at industrial estate

Decision which could secure future of South Wales steel plants will wait until new PM is elected

No decision on support for South Wales steel plants until new PM elected