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Congress Theatre in Cwmbran: What’s on during January 2026
Find out what’s coming up at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran during January 2025. Scroll down to see the shows, a quick description…
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Specialist service launched at Royal Gwent Hospital due to increase in ketamine users
A SPECIALIST group established in response to an increase in ketamine use is intended to prevent users needing hospital services, a health board has said. It was…
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Gwent’s NHS chief won’t rule out cuts to services
GWENT’S NHS chief has refused to rule out cuts to services in response to it moving one step towards special measures. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board chief executive…
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Twenty-eight drug-related deaths in Gwent during 2025
THERE have been 28 drug-related deaths among adults across Gwent during 2025 councillors have been told. The youngest drug-related death this year was a 19-year-old…
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Two-storey warehouse can be built in Llantarnam despite loss of ‘lower quality’ trees
PLANS for a two-storey warehouse with office space on scrubland at an industrial estate have been approved despite the loss of a number of trees. Councillors were…
Keep readingFormer Christian centre can be converted to two-bedroom home
A FORMER doctor’s surgery last used as a Christian centre can be converted to a two-bedroom home. The Mount Christian Centre, which is next door to the now…
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Work to start on £4.6 million project at British ironworks site
WORK is due to start in January on a £4.6 million project to improve safety at a former industrial site and eventually create…
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Ketamine unit set up at Royal Gwent Hospital for users who need new bladders
A DEDICATED service for drug users needing new bladders has had to be put in place at Newport’s Royal Gwent Hospital. The popularity of class…
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New rule: Torfaen councillors must keep cameras on during online meetings
COUNCILLORS attending meeting over video links have been accused of leaving them early and of not pulling their weight. New rules requiring councillors…
Keep readingWelsh Government intervenes as health board’s finances ‘deteriorate rapidly’
The Welsh Government has escalated intervention at Aneurin Bevan health board to one step short of special measures amid concerns about an £18m…
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Senedd politicians’ pay set to be £12k higher than last election
Senedd members will secure pay rises ranging from £12,000 to £25,000 in the next term starting in May, compared with salaries paid after…
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Senedd supports £27bn spending plans amid uneasy compromise
The Senedd has backed the Welsh Government’s “imperfect” £27bn draft budget following a late deal to prevent a “catastrophe” for public finances. The…
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Plans to ban greyhound racing in Wales clear first hurdle
The Welsh Government has taken a major step towards making Wales the first nation in the UK to ban greyhound racing after winning…
Keep readingSenedd approves £116m transitional relief for business rates
Businesses facing sharp hikes in tax bills after the 2026 revaluation will see increases phased in over two years after the Senedd backed…
Keep readingDebate over single Welsh police force reignited amid merger reports
The prospect of merging Wales’ four police forces into a single mega-force has resurfaced, as politicians scrambled to respond to reports of an…
Keep reading‘Know your place’: UK Government accused of contempt in heated Senedd debate
The UK Government has been accused of ditching “Pride in Place” for a “know-your-place” attitude and treating Wales with contempt in a fiery…
Keep readingSenedd unanimously backs sign language bill
Plans to make Wales the best place in the UK for British Sign Language (BSL) users moved a significant step closer to becoming…
Keep reading‘Nowhere I can play’: Disabled children excluded from Welsh parks, Senedd told
Nearly four in 10 disabled children in Wales “never or hardly ever” play outside due to a “heartbreaking” lack of accessible parks, politicians…
Keep readingCouncillor says Blaenavon to Pontypool drive can take an hour
A SIX-mile journey between two Valleys towns can take up to an hour by car at busy periods it has been claimed. Blaenavon…
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VIDEO: Cwmbran’s Pretty Miss shop renamed as Global Uniform
Pretty Miss celebrated its 65th year in Cwmbran town centre and announced a new name change. The school uniform, club, sports and workwear…
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