THREE Reform UK councillors voted against a Gwent council offering its support to UK Government legislation to strengthen employment rights.
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Torfaen council leader rules out four-day week for staff
A GWENT council leader has ruled out a four-day week for staff that was suggested at a council which shares its chief executive.
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VIDEOS: World Book Day at Llanyrafon Primary School in Cwmbran
Pupils and staff at Llanyrafon Primary School celebrated World Book Day today with the news that they’re being given £1,000 to buy new books.
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REVIEW: The Usk Brass Band and Sŵn Y Gân Choir joint concert
I picked up the programme on my seat in the back row of Usk Memorial Hall last Saturday and skimmed through the songs.
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Tributes to Cwmbran’s Steve Dolan: Lifelong Manchester United fan and ‘one of the last true gents;
I met Sara Pelopida and Kate Nurden in the Ashbridge for a coffee and chat about their late father. I left with a special story that I didn’t expect to hear when I walked through the doors of the pub.
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£20m UK Government funding for Cwmbran confirmed
FUNDING worth £20 million for Cwmbran has been confirmed with promises of greater flexibility of how it is spent.
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Around £400k extra for each Torfaen school in new council budget
A BUDGET that provides £6 million more for schools and extra funding for highway repairs has been approved despite complaints at a council tax rise.
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Tenovus Sing With Us choir perform in Cwmbran town centre
Did you get to enjoy the wonderful performance of the Tenovus Sing With Us choir in Gwent Square last Saturday?
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Welsh Government’s £26bn budget passes in Senedd
The Senedd signed off on the Welsh Government’s £26bn budget for the coming year after ministers struck a deal with the Liberal Democrats.
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Senedd laments loss of Oakwood Theme Park
Senedd members lamented the sudden closure of Oakwood, the largest theme park in Wales, calling for action to secure a future of the site.