Torfaen councillors will be asked to stop plans to build a solar farm in Cwmbran because changes to the project by the contractor could lead to it making a loss.
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Cyclist hit by car in Cwmbran and appeals for witnesses after driver didn’t stop
A Cwmbran cyclist has appealed for witnesses or dash cam footage after his bike was hit by a car and the driver didn’t stop.
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The bandstand in Cwmbran town centre: Information on the consultation and planning decision
Work has started to remove the bandstand in Cwmbran town centre as part of improvements to Gwent Square. These photos have been taken from Gwent House, overlooking Gwent Square.
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VIDEO: An action-packed night at a wrestling show in Cwmbran
Two minutes into the first bout of the night and I was a changed man. The crowd loved Mason Storm and I wasn’t going to go argue with their expertise.
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Torfaen Council to spend £71,000 and test ‘robotic automation’ to improve its customer services
Torfaen Council is carrying out a 12-month pilot project to test how some tasks can be automated to improve ‘customer experience’ and provide better services.
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Three bat boxes to be fitted to new homes on site of former pub
Bat boxes will be fitted to three homes being built on the site of a former pub in Cwmbran
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Torfaen Council may buy-in services for ‘major capital schemes’ from Blaenau Gwent Council
Torfaen Council is looking to buy-in services from Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council due to three members of staff leaving a team.
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Volunteer to help homeless people: ‘It’s heartening to see guests getting back on their feet, growing in confidence’
Sarah Campbell has been helping homeless people since 2018. One of her friends shared an appeal on Facebook to join him and volunteer with Eden Gate, a Newport-based charity.
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Business spotlight: Meet Chris Newman from Taking the Strain Travel
Chris Newman set up Taking the Strain Travel set up January 2020 in Pontypool. Cwmbran Life is putting the spotlight on independent businesses in and around the area.
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Cost to rebuild Cwmbran primary school increases by £5 million
THE cost of rebuilding a Cwmbran primary school has increased by more than £5 million since September to a total of £17.1 million.