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Warning that farm delay could cost more than £400,000
THE delayed reopening of a popular farm attraction could cost a council more than £400,000 and contribute to a potential overspend. Greenmeadow Community…
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Photos from the St David’s Hospice Kolor Dash in Cwmbran
This mum told me she told her son there was a prize for the person most covered in powder paint at last week’s…
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Developer can reduce number of units next to Tesco Express in Llantarnam
A DEVELOPER has been given permission to reduce the number of retail units next to a new Tesco store. Planning permission for four…
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Local Legends: Jonny Owen’s campaign for Welsh storytelling
Broadcaster and filmmaker Jonny Owen has teamed up with Welsh telecoms company Ogi to launch Local Legends, a new campaign aimed at capturing…
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Council officers to tackle excess waste in purple-lidded bins
A new team of recycling education and enforcement officers has been deployed this month to support households in managing excess waste in purple-lidded…
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The Talgorse Horror: A new novel by Darren Powis set in Gwent and the Brecon Beacons
A man who grew up in Cwmbran has written a book set across Gwent and the Brecon Beacons. Darren Powis, 56, has written…
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Cwmbran man with MS launches fundraiser for ‘gamechanger’ wheelchair
A Cwmbran man who has multiple sclerosis is fundraising for a new wheelchair that he says will be a “gamechanger” in how he…
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Twmbarlwm Terror- The seven-mile race across the Iron Age hillfort
One of South Wales’ most gruelling and picturesque races is set to return this autumn, as runners prepare to take on the infamous…
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Emergency £16k repairs to Torfaen CCTV cameras
AN EMERGENCY cash injection is required to keep a CCTV network operating after it was discovered four months ago most of the cameras…
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Deaf motorsport fan meets role model: Torfaen’s Caleb McDuff
A young motorsport enthusiast from West Sussex has experienced what may be a world first, after speaking live over team radio to deaf…
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Lloyds Tour of Britain Men to start at 11.30am in Pontypool this weekend
This year’s Lloyds Tour of Britain Men will come to a thrilling climax across 250 kilometres of tough racing, featuring over 4,000 metres…
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Mum gives ‘massive thank you’ to Dorallt pub for hosting son’s party at last minute
A Cwmbran mum has given a “massive thank you” to a local pub for stepping in at the last minute to host her…
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VIDEO: Walking football festival in Cwmbran attracts 36 teams
Thirty-six walking football teams loved playing in a festival in Cwmbran yesterday. Nick Beckett, event organiser from Cwmbran Celtic FC walking football club,…
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Around 80 roads to benefit from extra £6.4m pot for road improvements
Torfaen Council has announced an extra £6.4m will be spent to improve roads in the county over the next five years. An estimated…
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Extra £400,000 for Halo Leisure Services but no increase in overall contract cost
A GWENT council has agreed to pay a firm that took over the running of its leisure centres an additional £400,000 this year. …
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Torfaen’s Nick Byrne and Peter Jones shortlisted for Senedd election
A HIGH-profile council leader is facing challenges from his own group and other senior councillors for a chance at winning a Senedd seat. …
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Welsh Conservatives announce Cwmbran man as Senedd candidate
THE Welsh Conservatives have announced their first four candidates for Monmouthshire and Torfaen for next year’s expanded Senedd election. Peter Fox, who has…
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Torfaen council leader shortlisted as Senedd election candidate
A GWENT council leader has been shortlisted as a candidate in a key seat for next year’s Senedd elections. Councillor Anthony Hunt, who…
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Proof of address needed to enter Torfaen’s Household Recycling Centre
All visitors to Torfaen’s Household Recycling Centre will soon be required to present proof of address before entering the site. The recycling facility…
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‘I can’t thank them all enough for turning up’- Bikers escort Cwmbran man to Gwent Crematorium as final tribute
Dozens of bikers gathered in Coed Eva yesterday as a final tribute to Michael Luxton. The 67-year-old passed away in July. His daughters…
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