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Restoration of derelict church could move a step closer
WORK to restore a derelict church in a prominent town centre location could soon take a step forward. Plans to bring the former…
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Pontypool car park refurbishment plans approved
A REVAMP intended to breathe new life into a tired multistorey car park has been dismissed as like something from the 1970s. Councillors…
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Housing association’s former HQ to be sold
A HOUSING association has confirmed it intends to sell a former headquarters in Pontypool when it moves to a new city base. Hedyn Homes has…
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Michelle Robins given Health & Wellbeing Champion Award in Cwmbran
This was read out as Michelle Robins was given the Health & Wellbeing Champion Award at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards held on Friday…
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Cwmbran pub asks council for permission to retain play area and decking
A PUB has asked a council to bring to an end years of wrangling over its children’s play area and decking. More than 3,000 people…
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List of political parties and independent candidates to contest Sir Fynwy Torfaen constituency
NINE political parties and two independent candidates will contest the new Sir Fynwy Torfaen constituency at May’s Senedd election. The May 7 poll is the…
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Alice Bosley given Inspirational Person award in Cwmbran
The Inspirational Person award at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards was given to Alice Bosley. This was read out to the audience as…
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Cwmbran RFC under 11s launch fundraiser to support growing team
Cwmbran RFC under 11s have launched a fundraising appeal to help cover rising costs and ensure every young player has the kit and…
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Teen cast ready to shine in Beauty and the Beast at the Congress Theatre
This is the young cast of Beginners Call, who are performing Beauty and the Beast Jr at the Congress Theatre this week. The…
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Councillors approve restaurant overlooking town’s Italian Gardens
SUPPORTING pillars for a restaurant that will overhang a park and intended to resemble trees have been dropped in newly approved scaled back plans. A council…
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Private faith school in former Cwmbran call centre approved
A FORMER call centre is to be converted to a private faith school after a council committee gave the go-ahead. Councillors were told a…
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Pontnewydd cafe bid rejected again after planning inspector upholds refusal
A DECISION to refuse permission to open a cafe in a former beauty salon has been upheld on appeal. However the independent planning…
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Hoarding support service kept in place as Torfaen approves new funding
A SUPPORT service for hoarders who collect property and struggle to discard items will continue to be funded by a Gwent council. Staff offer practical…
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Torfaen Council spent more than £1m on redundancies in past year
A COUNCIL has funded more than £1 million in redundancy costs during the past year, it has been revealed. The figure includes more than £200,000 spent making seven…
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Gareth Evans given the Harald Thomas, Heart of the Community Award’
Gareth ‘Yanto’ Evans was given the ‘Harald Thomas, Heart of the Community Award’ at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards evening. This was read…
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Sharkebite Burgers named Business of the Year in Cwmbran
Sharkebite Burgers was given the Business of the Year Award at the Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards night. This was read out as Mark…
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Rosa Newton wins Environmental Volunteer Award
The Environmental Volunteer Award was given to Rosa Newton at Cwmbran Community Council’s recent Community Awards evening. It was held at the Parkway…
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Oliver Baggott given Special Recognition Award
Oliver Baggott was given the Special Recognition Award for Exceptional Bravery at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards. The event was held on Friday…
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Sporting Achievement Award given to founder of disability football team in Cwmbran
The Sporting Achievement Award was given to Marcus Hall at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards evening. This was read out as Marcus collected…
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CADESA awarded at Cwmbran Community Council awards
The Outstanding Long Service to the Community award was given to CADESA at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards evening. This is what guests…
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