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Three friends supporting breast cancer charity at Moonwalk London Marathon
Three friends are taking part in the Moonwalk London Marathon – an overnight 26-mile route around the capital with all entrants wearing decorated…
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Plans for 123 hectare solar farm near Ponthir
PLANS for a giant solar farm stretching across the boundaries of three Gwent authorities have been unveiled. The 123.3 hectare site across 12…
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Caerphilly Council withdrawing from Education Achievement Service
Caerphilly County Borough Council is preparing to withdraw from regional school improvement service the EAS. The local authority said there is support among…
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Restoration plan for Pontypool Park’s gates can go ahead
A RESTORATION plan for a set of gates thought to be 300 years old can go ahead – but it is still unclear…
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Landlord refused permision to keep roller shutters on Pontypool shop
A COMMERCIAL landlord has blasted council planners who’ve refused him permission to keep roller shutters on a town centre shop plagued by vandalism. The…
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Unspent £1.5m council cash to fund Spring clean across Torfaen
A SPRING cleaning programme across Torfaen is set to be funded by a reserve built up from unspent council funds. The borough council…
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New coffee shop and five flats planned for former Griffithstown Post Office
WORK to convert a former Post Office into a coffee shop and five flats could start next month. Details of a construction management…
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New trees and wildflower meadow feature in 3G pitch plan for Cwmbran High School
TWENTY-one trees and a new wildflower meadow are planned as part of works to replace a school’s outdated sports pitch with an artificial surface. …
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New JD Sports shop and gym expected to open in late summer 2025
PLANS to revive one of Wales’ busiest shopping centres by bringing an empty department store back into use were set in motion two…
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Theatre Adhoc rehearse in Cwmbran for play with ‘incredible twists and turns’
“…incredible twists and turns that you won’t see coming and you can only experience it by coming to see this play.” That’s how…
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Councillors raise wildlife and traffic concerns at Cwmbran solar farm site
CONCERNS for wildlife and how traffic will be managed during construction of a large solar farm have been raised by councillors. Elgin Energy…
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WATCH: Passion Play performed in Cwmbran town centre on Good Friday
Shoppers in Cwmbran town centre watched actors perform the Easter story yesterday. A Cwmbran drama group ended their performance of the Passion Play…
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Cwmbran schoolchildren design community mural with artist
A community mural designed by schoolchildren in Cwmbran has been praised by politicians. Pupils from Our Lady Of The Angels RC School met…
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Llanyrafon FC boys’ fundraising relay along the Afon Lwyd in Cwmbran
There was a party atmosphere by the Afon Lwyd in Cwmbran last Saturday (12 April) as boys from Llanyrafon FC held a fundraising.…
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Groups and charities encouraged to apply for grants from Barratt David Wilson Homes South Wales
Housebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes South Wales wants community groups and charities to apply for grants from its community fund. The housebuilder supports…
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A mooch around Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire
Mooch? The Cambridge Dictionary tells me this means: “To walk or do things slowly and without much purpose.” I’m not sure this is…
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Principality Building Society commits to High Street until end of 2030 at the least
Principality Building Society, Wales’ largest building society, has celebrated its 165-year birthday by announcing a commitment to maintaining its high street and community…
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Nine new energy-efficient homes in Pontypool
Tenants have moved into new energy-efficient homes at Michael Way in Pontypool. South-Wales based WK Plasterers, were contracted by Bron Afon to build…
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Torfaen family raising money for Tiny Tickers to help babies with serious heart conditions
A Torfaen family are organising a masquerade ball to raise money for a charity that helps nurses increase their skills when doing pregnancy…
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Warning against unauthorised swimming in reservoirs
Welsh Water is warning people not to risk their lives by unauthorised swimming in its reservoirs. Every year in Wales, hundreds of individuals…
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