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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…
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Torfaen 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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Change to attendance recording at Torfaen pupil referral unit
THE way attendance for pupils at a referral unit for youngsters unable to go to mainstream schools full-time is recorded will change from…
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Jane Mudd responds to Gwent Police inspection report
THE woman responsible for overseeing the police service in Gwent says she is confident it is improving following its latest inspection report. Police…
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Gwent Police told to improve how it investigates crime
GWENT Police has been told it needs to improve how it investigates crime and protects vulnerable people. Inspectors found the force is improving…
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Cloud technology switch for Gwent’s Shared Resource Service
A TECHNOLOGY and IT partnership between a number of Gwent public bodies is to move its data to a cloud-based system. The services…
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Guns 2 Roses set for Cwmbran Stadium festival days after show in India
The lead singer of Guns 2 Roses is performing in India a week before he returns to his hometown of Cwmbran to play…
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Watkins & Oliver set to perform at Crowfest 2025 at Cwmbran Stadium
Songwriting duo Watkins & Oliver are set to perform at Crowfest 2025. The all-day festival is on Saturday 19 July at Cwmbran Stadium.…
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Darren ‘Graceland’ Jones can’t wait to return to Cwmbran’s Crowfest music festival
Darren ‘Graceland’ Jones can’t wait to return to the stage at Crowfest 2025. The award-winning Elvis tribute was a hit at last year’s…
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Cwmbran’s Sharkbite Burgers finalist for Uber Eats Best Restaurant of the Year
A Cwmbran food business is one of ten finalists from Wales in the prestigious Uber Eats Best Restaurant of the Year competition. Sharkbite…
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‘Like an episode of Yes Minister’: civil servants ‘obstructed’ public appointments inquiry
Welsh Government bigwigs obstructed an inquiry into public appointments then failed to accept a single one of its recommendations, a watchdog committee warned.…
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Twenty ‘incredible’ teams in Pontypool’s Relay for Life 24-hour challenge
Pontypool Park was packed with 20 “incredible” teams walking loops for 24-hours to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Pontypool Relay for Life…
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Allied health professionals ‘constantly undervalued’
Senedd members called for greater support for allied health professionals, warning of an ageing workforce and staff shortages while demand for services continues…
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Deputy first minister pressed over environment bill delay
Wales’ deputy first minister Huw Irranca-Davies provided “no clear explanation” for a seven-year delay in plugging gaps in environmental law. Mr Irranca-Davies was…
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