M&S has today announced that it is consulting with 74 colleagues on the proposed closure of its Cwmbran store.

The proposed closure is part of M&S’s programme to reshape its UK store estate.

John Turner, M&S Head of Region for South Wales, said: “The proposal to close our store in Cwmbran has been a difficult decision. Over the coming weeks we will be speaking with each colleague individually to discuss the proposal and what is right for them.

“If the proposal goes ahead we will remain dedicated to serving our local customers from our nearby stores in Newport and Cardiff, as well as on M&S.com.”

Cwmbran Tennis Club is encouraging more people of all ages to join. The club was set up in 1987 and its home is in the grounds of Greenmeadow Golf Club.

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Richard Cooke has taken the plunge and set up his first business in Cwmbran’s Market Village. Logi-Fin’s Street Food sells ‘food on the go from hot pulled meat sandwiches to delicious and unique daily specials.’ WATCH him talk about how he’s brought something different to the town in this video.

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Crewe Alexander RC under 23s were 2-0 down in their match against Sheffield Wednesday under 23s last Monday as the clock headed into injury time.

Three minutes later Lewis Reilly took the score to 2-1. As the clock ticked down the Crewe keeper Dave Richards, a former pupil at Croesyceiliog School, was sent up for a last gasp effort.

A 94th minute corner leads to a goalmouth scramble and he finds the back of the net.

WATCH the two goals in this video.

😮 #CreweAlex Under 23s 2-0 down to @swfc with 92 mins on the clock… ⏱👀

⚽ 90+3 Lewis Reilly
⚽ 90+4 Dave Richards (GK)

SCENES! 🤯🤣 pic.twitter.com/dKx1tsSQQj— Crewe Alexandra F.C. (@crewealexfc) December 11, 2018

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Volunteers and members of a pony carriage driving group for people with disabilities were stunned after a member left them £42,850.16p in his will.

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