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Criminal gangs using vapes to target schoolchildren for selling drugs
CRIMINAL gangs in Gwent are using vapes to target schoolchildren and recruit them for selling drugs. Gangs and organised crime groups are believed…
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Senedd ‘sidelined’ by Westminster water bill
The Senedd signed off on proposed UK legislation to regulate the water industry despite concerns about the Welsh Parliament being “sidelined” by Westminster.…
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Senedd members criticise the ‘shambolic and insufficient’ response after 100,000 left without water
Senedd members criticised the “shambolic and insufficient” response after a burst pipe left up to 40,000 homes and 100,000 people without water for…
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5.75 per cent increase for fire services being considered in South Wales
An increase of 5.75% in the amount people pay for fire services in South Wales is being considered for next year. The fire…
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Five candidates target Trevethin and Penygarn by-election
FIVE candidates will fight it out to fill a vacancy on Torfaen Borough Council caused by the resignation of a Labour member. The…
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Torfaen Council could finish year in surplus
TORFAEN Borough Council could finish the financial year in surplus following extra funding from the Welsh Government. At the end of September, the…
Keep readingSenedd members criticise ‘appalling’ cancer delays
Senedd members quizzed Wales’ health secretary after a damning report revealed “alarming” shortcomings in cancer services, including a lack of leadership. James Evans,…
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Welsh Government urged to ‘call time on failed GP experiment’ |
Senedd members urged the Welsh Government to “call time” on the “failed experiment” of a private company running GP services across Gwent. Labour’s…
Keep readingSenedd debates UK Government’s ‘disastrous’ first six months
The Conservatives criticised the UK Government’s record six months on from the general election, accusing Labour of doing “not a dickie bird” to…
Keep readingWelsh Government ‘utterly failing’ on NHS waiting lists
Plaid Cymru called for action to tackle the NHS backlog, accusing Labour of “utterly failing” and leaving more than 620,000 people languishing on…
Keep readingConcern over ‘poor quality’ private rented sector in Wales
Senedd members called for social housing standards to be extended to the private rented sector amid widespread concerns about poor quality homes. John…
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Memorial service to Cwmbran Victoria Cross hero
The annual memorial service for Cwmbran’s John Fielding takes place on Saturday 18 January at his graveside in St Michael’s & All Angels…
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New parenting course for dads in Torfaen
If you’re about to become a dad or have recently become a dad why not sign up for the free For Dads By…
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Open events at Coleg Gwent’s five campuses
Coleg Gwent is holding open events across its five campuses later this month- Blaenau Gwent, Newport, Crosskeys, Torfaen and Usk. They take place…
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Mamma Mia-inspired charity dinner in Cwmbran
If hearing Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, and Lay All Your Love On Me makes you throw your hands in the air and jog…
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New bridge across Torfaen canal is approved by councillors
CONSTRUCTION of a new bridge across the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal near existing housing estate has been approved by councillors. But the permission…
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The Duke of Edinburgh becomes Royal Patron of Cwmbran’s Congress Theatre
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh has become the new Royal Patron of the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran. He visited the theatre on 10…
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Labour announce candidate for Trevethin and Penygarn ward
A COMMUNITY volunteer has said she is happy to defend Labour’s “strong track record” in a council by-election. Voters will be going to…
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Llanyrafon Primary School pupils interview squash player Elsie Griffiths
Thanks to Llanyrafon Primary School pupils Imogen Hindley, Isobel Pryce and Harper Hopkins Smith for this cracking interview. They sat down with their…
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Torfaen man starts petition over ‘dental crisis facing patients in Wales’
A Torfaen man has started a petition to ‘Call on the Welsh Government to recognise and address the dental crisis facing patients in…
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