Police are investigating a spate of graffiti at spots along Henllys Way and the surrounding area.

A decision to close The Body Shop in Cwmbran was made after the company reviewed its ‘store portfolio performance.’

A FORMER care home in Cwmbran will be sold for £50,000 by Torfaen council to allow for an affordable housing development on the site.

Two sisters who worked at the fruit and veg shop in Llanyrafon for the last 15 years have retired. Bernice Nurden, 65, and Sue James, 67, started in the business at the age of 16 on a stall in Newport Market.

FORMER staff and residents have voiced surprise and mixed views over plans to sell the site of a former care home in Cwmbran for housing.

Local residents and tourists are invited to visit Pontypool and celebrate the historical market town with a free event on Saturday 12 February.

A FORMER care home in Cwmbran is set to be sold for £50,000 by Torfaen council to allow for an affordable housing development on the site.

A NEW £7.2 million recycling depot being developed by Torfaen council will be located in New Inn.

RESIDENTS across Gwent are facing increases in their council tax bills ranging from 1.95 per cent to four per cent from April.

A PROPOSAL to increase the Gwent Police council tax precept by five per cent has been vetoed by councillors – who have instead recommended a bigger rise.