Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter A RETAINING wall is to be built along a river bank where a footpath and existing defences have eroded.
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Big Pit staff room was installed without planning permission
Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter A PORTAKABIN wrapped in vinyl to resemble red brickwork has been in place without planning permission at Big Pit since July last year.
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Social club extension to be reduced due to rising costs
Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter A SOCIAL club will reduce the size of its planned extension due to rising construction costs.
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Pontypool’s former Scrum Half pub to be converted to homes
Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter PLANS to create new flats and bring a former town centre pub back into use have been approved.
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New home found for statue of Welsh rugby’s Ken Jones
Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter A NEW home has been found for a statue of a Welsh rugby legend nobody wanted after it was removed due to vandalism.
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Cwmbran woman takes third in Wales’ strongest woman competition
View Post A Cwmbran woman came third in Wales’ Strongest Woman competition 2024.
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Missing teenager last seen in Cwmbran
Gwent Police are appealing for information to find a teenager who last seen in Cwmbran.
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Torfaen Council writes off £10,000 of unpaid primary school dinners
Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter TORFAEN Council collected £8,000 owed for unpaid primary school dinners in six months but is now writing off debt amounting to more than £10,000.
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Blaenavon’s World Heritage Day to be revived
Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter AN event to celebrate Blaenavon’s World Heritage status is set to be revived after being put on hold last year due to a lack of funds.
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Torfaen Council struggling to recruit adult education tutors
Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter A STRUGGLE to recruit tutors has impacted Torfaen Council’s ability to provide skills and industry training.