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Two councils to work with joint development partner on economic activity
TWO councils working closer with a joint regeneration partner could boost economic activity and house building north of Pontypool’s ‘snow line’ it has…
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Oakfield Flower Gardens gets first Green Flag Award
Oakfield Flower Gardens is officially one of the best parks in the country. Yesterday, it was announced as being one of Keep Wales…
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Avondale Motor Park moves to new eight-acre site in Cwmbran
I first interviewed James Crees around ten years ago at his site on Avondale Road where he spoke on the spot where he…
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Greenmeadow Community Farm will reopen in September 2025
A COMMUNITY farm is due to reopen almost three years after closing for refurbishment but not until after the school summer holidays. Greenmeadow…
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Number of ‘looked after’ children in Torfaen ‘has reduced at an accelerated rate’
A REDUCTION in the number of youngsters in care is helping a Gwent council with the highest population of ‘looked after’ children reduce…
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George Best’s ‘number one super-fan’ presents trophies at Cregagh Wanderers FC
A Cwmbran man named ‘George Best’s number one super-fan’ by the Irish media presented trophies to players at the football club where the…
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Dementia Hubs: More support for people with dementia and carers
MORE support for people with dementia and their carers will be available in communities but establishing services in new bases has been questioned. …
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‘The future for general practice is grim’: GPs sound alarm about funding crisis
General practitioners called for an overhaul of an “outdated, unfair” funding model, warning of an “enormous and growing” inequity putting patient safety at…
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Dog ban: Councillors ban dogs from four more Torfaen play parks
MOST dog owners realise it is wrong for their pets to poo in children’s play areas counillors have been told. Senior councillors agreed…
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‘It cannot be allowed to fail’: Senedd debates 14,000-name petition to save canal
Senedd members added their voices to a 14,000-strong chorus of calls for urgent action to avert a “catastrophic” drying out of the Monmouthshire…
Keep readingTourism tax plans get green light in parts of Wales
The Senedd passed plans for a £1.30-a-night tourism tax in parts of Wales from 2027. Senedd members voted 37-13 for the tourism tax bill which…
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The Oasis Experience to bring ‘swagger’ to Cwmbran’s Crowfest
Degs Williamson knew Liam Gallagher before he joined Oasis. He even saw The Rain play at an early 1990s Manchester party before Liam…
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Cwmbran Photographic Society launches new exhibition
Cwmbran Photographic Society is launching an exhibition of its members’ favourite photos this week. The club meets every Wednesday and new members are…
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Berklee NYC: Cwmbran woman accepts place at prestigious New York music college
A former Croesyceiliog School pupil has been accepted to study at a prestigious music college in New York. Alex Courtney recently received her…
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Delay for Torfaen’s first CCTV car to catch drivers ignoring traffic restrictions
A long-promised car equipped with a camera to capture drivers ignoring traffic regulations could finally patrol a Gwent borough later this year. The car,…
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Dogs ban set for four new play parks in Torfaen
A BAN on dogs from children’s play areas is set to be expanded to four new locations in Torfaen. The borough council introduced…
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Kabokane K9 Services: Torfaen ‘doggy day care’ and grooming business approved
A DOG grooming business that was operating without formal planning permission has been given approval and can also include day care. Kathryn Davies…
Keep readingTorfaen councillors to discuss secret land deal
A SECRET land purchase could be agreed by councillors behind closed doors this week. Torfaen Borough Council’s cabinet is being advised to use…
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Llandegfedd Reservoir centre planning change allowed despite objections
WELSH Water will be allowed to use the Llandegfedd Reservoir water sports centre for training and meetings despite objections from residents and councillors. Conditions…
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Gwent PCSOs sent to violent incidents and road traffic accidents
CIVILIAN police support officers have been sent to road traffic accidents, domestic abuse reports and to deal with violent offenders, inspectors have found. Police…
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