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Torfaen’s Local Development Plan: 4,476 new homes built since 2006
TORFAEN: Development plan monitoring report provides updated housing figures. v.1
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Senedd backs calls for a defence industrial strategy to ‘maximise opportunities from increased UK defence spending in Wales’
A call from the Welsh Conservatives for greater support of Wales’ defence industry has been backed by Labour and Reform UK Senedd members.…
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Delivery is ‘not matching ambition’ in NHS digital transformation, says Audit Wales
NHS bodies have “clear digital ambitions” but delivery needs to improve to ensure better services and value for money, according to Audit Wales.…
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Senedd members reject Reform bid to scrap 20mph speed limits
Senedd Members have rejected a Reform motion calling for the Welsh Government to scrap default 20mph speed limits. The proposal was defeated by…
Keep readingWelsh child payment scheme stalled until UK Treasury agrees tax rules, Senedd hears
A proposed Welsh child payment scheme designed to lift thousands of families out of poverty cannot be rolled out until the UK Treasury…
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Public health leader to share lessons from Salisbury poisonings at Cwmbran event
A senior public health leader who helped lead the response to the Salisbury poisonings will speak at a free community event in Cwmbran…
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New fencing and netting plan for Abersychan 3G
TORFAEN: School seeking permission for higher fencing and netting around new 3G pitch. v.1
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Cwmbran Library to host family-friendly activities for World Mental Health Day
Families are being invited to take part in a morning of free activities at Cwmbran Library to mark World Mental Health Day today.…
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Every pupil at two Cwmbran schools to receive new mental health book
Every pupil at two Cwmbran primary schools will receive a free copy of a new children’s book designed to help young people understand…
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Cwmbran couple take on Sahara Desert trek for Alzheimer’s Society
A Cwmbran couple are preparing to walk more than 100km across the Sahara Desert to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Nathan and…
Keep readingSenedd backs calls for a ‘polluter-pays’ principle in dealing with contaminated land
“Communities should not be left carrying the consequences of pollution they did not cause”, a Plaid Cymru MS has declared – as the…
Keep readingParents must be treated as ‘vital to the care team’ in Welsh neonatal units, minister tells Senedd
Parents must be treated as “vital to the care team” and not as visitors when their child receives neonatal care, Wales’ Women’s Minister…
Keep readingNew NHS accountability framework unveiled by Wales’ Health Minister
Problems in the Welsh NHS will be spotted and addressed before they become serious issues, Wales’ health minister has said. Mabon ap Gwynfor…
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Plan to turn former tennis pavilion in Penygarn into a bungalow
TORFAEN: Bid to convert former tennis pavilion in Pontypool to a bungalow. v.1
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Father Christmas reads Cwmbran Life
Father Christmas reads Cwmbran Life. He let slip that he’s a fan of the site and always catches up on local news when…
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Maendy Primary School welcomes Reception 2027 families to open event
Parents looking for a Reception place for their child in September 2027 at Maendy Primary School in Cwmbran are invited to an open…
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Planning permission approved for two shipping containers in Torfaen garden
TORFAEN: Household can keep two shipping containers placed in front garden without planning permission. v.1
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New approaches for cancer patients in Gwent and Wales
GWENT: Aneurin Bevan Health Board briefed on work on cancer plans and targets. v.1
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Coffee shop and meeting space plan for former Premier shop in Griffithstown
TORFAEN: Planning permission for community use coffee shop in former convenience store approved. v.1
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Griffithstown mum’s team to walk 100 miles for baby heart charity
A team of workmates is taking on a 100-mile fundraising challenge this month inspired by Griffithstown youngster Theo, who underwent major heart surgery…
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