A FORMER timber yard will become a privately owned Romany Traveller site after councillors approved a planning application.
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A day trip to Goytre Wharf in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
A little bit of a trip down memory lane. Somewhere lurking on Facebook is a photo or two of a Fairwater Infants (maybe juniors) class from the early 80s on a school trip to Goytre Wharf. This is part of the Cwmbran Life On Tour series- an occasional spotlight on things to do or visit. It’s 8.5 […]
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Curious passers-by leads to Cwmbran sweet shop opening
When passers-by started spotting sweets in a Cwmbran-based online retailer’s unit the two men who run it decided to open a shop.
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Council receives more than 700 dog fouling complaints in three years- and issues two on-the-spot fines
A COUNCIL issued just two on-the-spot fines for dog fouling in three years despite receiving more than 700 reports over the same period.
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Cwmbran welcomes Bruchsal visitors for 75th anniversary of new town celebrations
Cwmbran welcomed a group of visitors from Bruchsal in Germany on the weekend. It was part of the town’s celebrations of being a new town for 75 years.
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Stage adaptation of cult horror story set in Pontypool extends Cardiff run
A new stage adaptation of a cult horror story is being extended due to demand at Wales Millennium Centre.
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Coleg Gwent launches football programme with Cwmbran Celtic
Coleg Gwent has teamed up with Cwmbran Celtic FC to launch a “football excellence programme”.
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Council to look at suggestions to make canal towpath and Pontypool Park dogs-on-lead areas
ANOTHER part of Gwent should consider a rule requiring dog walkers to carry a bag to pick up their pooch’s poo, it has been suggested.
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Potential school redevelopment could need change to Pontypool Park covenant
A POTENTIAL redevelopment of a run-down secondary school could require a change to the covenant that protects Pontypool Park.
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Welsh Water has 26 graduate opportunites for 2025
Welsh Water has 26 graduate opportunities for 2025 across a variety of career paths.