Senedd members recommended concealing information about politicians giving jobs to their family and friends despite a clear conflict of interest.
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Calls for ban on police pointing Tasers at children
Human rights experts called for a ban on the “traumatising” use of Tasers against children by police, warning the “unacceptable” use of force runs contrary to children’s rights.
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Lloyds Tour of Britain cycle race coming to Pontypool
A stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men, the country’s biggest professional cycle race, is coming to Torfaen with Welsh star, double Olympic gold medalist and Tour De France winner Geraint Thomas in the line-up.
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Conservative MS Laura Anne Jones defects to Reform UK
The Senedd has its first Reform UK member after a Conservative MS for the South Wales East region defected to the party.
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Torfaen Council will hold consultation before tourist tax decision
A GWENT council leader has refused to rule out introducing the Welsh Government’s new tourist tax when the powers become available to councils.
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By-election candidates for Trevethin ward of Pontypool Community Council
A BY-ELECTION is taking place in part of a ward that elected the first Reform UK councillor in Wales.
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Council defends £68,000 spending on bus stop signs
A COUNCIL has defended spending £68,000 on signs stating no parking is allowed at bus stops despite it being stated in the highway code.
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Council receives petition calling for redevelopment of Fairwater Shops
A PETITION calling for the redevelopment of a 1960s shopping precinct has been presented to a council.
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Croesyceiliog Hens: Women’s softball team win league
A women’s cricket team from Cwmbran are celebrating their first unbeaten season and being crowned league champions.
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Review: Rusty Shackle at Crowfest in Cwmbran
Caldicot’s Rusty Shackle brought their “pop’y folk rock” to Crowfest.