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Health board reports 79 per cent increase in skin cancer treatments
Gwent residents are being warned about the dangers of sun exposure this summer, as new data from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board shows…
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Michael Luxton: Sisters’ tattoo tribute to dad and appeal for bikers to join Cwmbran funeral procession
Two Cwmbran sisters have paid a touching tribute to their late dad and want bikers to join them at his funeral. Clare and…
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Strike a Chord Cymru: Tribute to Bob Younger, chair of choir for stroke survivors
The chairman of Wales’ first choir for stroke survivors and their families to enjoy singing together each week has passed away. Bob Younger,…
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PoGo Charge: Drivers face being fined for parking in EV bays in Cwmbran
Drivers who park their cars in the new EV bays in Cwmbran town centre without using the chargers face being fined. PoGo Charge…
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Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) play south east wales select team
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), who play at Lords in London, sent a team to Gwent last week to play a match against players…
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Cwmbran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu new home next to St David’s Church
Cwmbran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club has found a new permanent home in the town. The club was set up about six years ago and…
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Cwmbran man completes 100-mile Rat Race Castle to Castle ultramarathon
A Cwmbran man ran a 100-mile race last month to raise more funds for the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. Paul Mason, 55,…
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Blaenavon Heritage Centre: Closed Mondays but open on Bank Holiday Mondays
LOW visitor numbers rather than budget pressures have been blamed for the closure of a visitor centre in an internationally recognised destination on…
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Specialist services to remain at Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran
THERE are no plans to return specialist services from the Grange to Gwent’s network of general hospitals health chiefs have said. The Aneurin…
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Cwmbran man starts YouTube channel to share his experiences with multiple sclerosis
Mike Gale was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis six years ago. The 49-year-old is a married, dad-of-three, a proud grandad, and works full-time. He…
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Tidal power plan for Severn Estuary being progressed, says council leader
PLANS to harness the tidal power of the Severn Estuary are being progressed, a council leader has said. Proposals for a tidal lagoon,…
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Cardiff Capital Region: Councillors ‘blindsided’ over £5m legal bill
COUNCILLORS charged with overseeing a regional super council say they were “blindsided” at a revelation it paid £5 million to settle a legal…
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Leukaemia Care: Learn to crochet charity fundraiser in Cwmbran
A church hall in Cwmbran was packed yesterday afternoon for a charity crochet day to raise money for Leukaemia Care. The event was…
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Cwmbran man celebrates 98th birthday with game of bowls
Cwmbran’s Malcom Hawkins recently celebrated his 98th birthday doing what he loves – playing bowls with his friends at Torfaen Indoor Bowls -…
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No merger plans for Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent: Chief exec tells councillors
ASSURANCES have been given that Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen councils will not merge and become one. But part of both councils’ constitution will need…
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Mynydd Llanhilleth wind turbine plan resubmitted to Welsh Government
FRESH plans to build wind turbines on upland between Abertillery and Pontypool have been lodged again with Welsh Government planning inspectors – just…
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Abergavenny’s Nevill Hall Hospital has one working lift
A LARGE Gwent hospital has just one working lift, it has been revealed. Plans for a redevelopment of Nevill Hall Hospital are currently…
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HGV ban on Severn Bridge threat to economy, say councillors
THE closure of the Severn Bridge to heavy goods vehicles is a threat to the economy of South Wales according to councillors from…
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Llantarnam mural: Residents help design new community artwork
A Llantarnam resident has said it was a “thrilling experience” to help design a new community mural. The artwork has been installed on…
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Torfaen target for new affordable homes increased by 75 a year
A TARGET for building new affordable housing in Torfaen has increased by 75 homes a year since demand was estimated five years ago. …
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