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Live: Crash near police HQ with road closed

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Recap: Crash near police HQ with road closed for hours

Man caught with cocaine and cash by police in early morning raid

Grants of up to £50,000 given to eight social enterprises in Torfaen

Grants of up to £50,000 given to eight social enterprises in Torfaen

Local government

Grants of up to £50,000 given to social enterprises in this part of Gwent

A deep area of low pressure, which will bring impacts to large parts of the UK on Saturday and Sunday, has been named. Storm Bert will reach the UK on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and snow, together with strong winds to large swathes of the country.

A deep area of low pressure, which will bring impacts to large parts of the UK on Saturday and Sunday, has been named. Storm Bert will reach the UK on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and snow, together with strong winds to large swathes of the country.

Storm Bert to set to batter Gwent this weekend with weather warnings issued

Man arrested after police find drugs and cash in early morning raid

The toilets at the John Fielding pub in Cwmbran have been awarded platinum status at the Loo of the Year Awards 2024. Picture: Gillian Evans

The toilets at the John Fielding pub in Cwmbran have been awarded platinum status at the Loo of the Year Awards 2024. Picture: Gillian Evans

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Pub celebrates platinum award for its loos

St David's Hospice Care is holding a 10k event in February to help raise funds

St David's Hospice Care is holding a 10k event in February to help raise funds

Set your sights on a 10k run in February to help hospice

Heavy snowfall starts in Newport and the valleys - LIVE

Heavy snowfall starts in Newport and the valleys - LIVE

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Heavy snowfall starts in Gwent - Updates on school closures and disruptions

Friday is forecast to be the coldest day of the week with temperatures in Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly to drop to -3. While it will reach -2 in Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen.

Friday is forecast to be the coldest day of the week with temperatures in Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly to drop to -3. While it will reach -2 in Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen.

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Snow forecast today for parts of South Wales including Gwent and Torfaen

Planning applications received by Torfaen County Borough Council

Planning applications received by Torfaen County Borough Council

Local government

Latest planning applications received by this Gwent council

Torfaen planning decisions

Torfaen planning decisions

Local government

Latest planning decisions by this Gwent council

Fly-tipping in Torfaen is down to people not knowing how to recycle.

Fly-tipping in Torfaen is down to people not knowing how to recycle.

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Area blighted by flytippers due to 'people not recycling'

Blaenau Gwent has been revealed as the place in South Wales with the lowest number of five star food hygiene ratings

Blaenau Gwent has been revealed as the place in South Wales with the lowest number of five star food hygiene ratings

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Local authority in Gwent has poorest food hygiene ratings in South Wales, says data

One of the planning permissions relates to the former Gwent Police HQ site (pictured in September 2023 prior to demolition works)

One of the planning permissions relates to the former Gwent Police HQ site (pictured in September 2023 prior to demolition works)

Planning and development

The latest planning applications submitted in Torfaen

Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds, centre, welcomes news about the mineworkers pension following the budget

Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds, centre, welcomes news about the mineworkers pension following the budget

National government

Torfaen MP welcomes government action to end pension injustice of mineworkers

Councils join forces with RSPCA Cymru to help protect animals from fireworks

Councils join forces with RSPCA Cymru to help protect animals from fireworks

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Four Gwent councils join with RSPCA to take action to protect animals from fireworks

Armourers loading a 250lb bomb into Blenheim Vd BA783/P of 614 Squadron at Canrobert, Algeria

Armourers loading a 250lb bomb into Blenheim Vd BA783/P of 614 Squadron at Canrobert, Algeria

Cwmbran pilot features in Welsh Parliament Exhibition on RAF Reserves

Psychological thriller Pontypool is on at the Wales Millennium Centre

Psychological thriller Pontypool is on at the Wales Millennium Centre

Review: If you are a psychological horror fan, Pontypool is for you

The inspection found improvements across a number of areas in the Torfaen education sector

The inspection found improvements across a number of areas in the Torfaen education sector

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Torfaen council education service improved says Estyn

Torfaen Council has launched appeal to help children and young people enjoy Christmas

Torfaen Council has launched appeal to help children and young people enjoy Christmas

Appeal launched by council to help youngsters enjoy Christmas

Torfaen planners have decided on a number of applications this week

Torfaen planners have decided on a number of applications this week

Local government

Latest planning decisions from this Gwent council

Rhys Thomas from OTL, Joshua Glynn from Midway, Jason O'Brien, Torfaen's Strategic Director for Children and Young People, Paula Kennedy and Cllr Richard Clark cutting the ribbon, Iestyn Thomas, OTL, Gerrard Williams, Melin Homes

Rhys Thomas from OTL, Joshua Glynn from Midway, Jason O'Brien, Torfaen's Strategic Director for Children and Young People, Paula Kennedy and Cllr Richard Clark cutting the ribbon, Iestyn Thomas, OTL, Gerrard Williams, Melin Homes

Local government

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New children’s home in Torfaen welcomes first resident

Applications received by Torfaen planners

Applications received by Torfaen planners

Local government

The latest planning applications received by this Gwent council

Torfaen museum's exhibition of the 75th anniversary of Cwmbran will feature never-before-seen objects from the museum collection.

Torfaen museum's exhibition of the 75th anniversary of Cwmbran will feature never-before-seen objects from the museum collection.

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Museum exhibition to celebrate Cwmbran's 75th anniversary

Around 30 care leavers were celebrated

Around 30 care leavers were celebrated

Council celebrates achievements of young people in care

Exhibition celebrating 75 years of Cwmbran coming to Torfaen Museum next month

Exhibition celebrating 75 years of Cwmbran coming to Torfaen Museum next month

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Exhibition celebrating 75 years of town to open next month

Charlotte May Academy dancers are performing at the Congress Theatre, Cwmbran, until November 2

Charlotte May Academy dancers are performing at the Congress Theatre, Cwmbran, until November 2

Dancers pack out theatre with academy's show

Restaurant of the Year, Gwent Award being presented by the Lord Mayor of Westminster City Cllr Robert Rigby and Julia Buckley MP to representatives of the Three Mughals, Rogerstone

Restaurant of the Year, Gwent Award being presented by the Lord Mayor of Westminster City Cllr Robert Rigby and Julia Buckley MP to representatives of the Three Mughals, Rogerstone

Gwent Indian restaurants celebrate after scooping national awards

16-year-old Caleb McDuff has been nominated for a Deaf Sports Personality of the Year award

16-year-old Caleb McDuff has been nominated for a Deaf Sports Personality of the Year award

Torfaen teen could win Deaf Sports Personality of the Year award

The distribution of the red bags has been delayed

The distribution of the red bags has been delayed

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Torfaen: New red recycling bags delay due to supply issues

Schoolchildren in Torfaen were creative in their ways of celebrating the Windrush generation

Schoolchildren in Torfaen were creative in their ways of celebrating the Windrush generation

Torfaen schoolchildren celebrate Windrush generation

Latest decisions by Torfaen County Borough Council planners

Latest decisions by Torfaen County Borough Council planners

Local government

Latest planning decisions from this Gwent council

Latest planning applications received by Torfaen Council

Latest planning applications received by Torfaen Council

Local government

Latest planning applications received by this council

A team of year 11 pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, Pontypool, have won two university prizes

A team of year 11 pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, Pontypool, have won two university prizes

Young scientists win university awards

A credit union with more than 27 years experience is inviting residents of Gwent to apply for a special Christmas load to start saving for next year's festive season.

A credit union with more than 27 years experience is inviting residents of Gwent to apply for a special Christmas load to start saving for next year's festive season.

Credit union has launched special Christmas loan

SKELETON STAFF: Glebelands Miniature Railway are holding their Hallowe'en Special

SKELETON STAFF: Glebelands Miniature Railway are holding their Hallowe'en Special

Clubs and societies

What's on: Ghost trains in Newport and Hallowe'en frights in Pontypool

Transformers One is coming to Cwmbran

Transformers One is coming to Cwmbran

Fantastic family films headline Vue this October half term in Cwmbran

ELatest planning applications received by Torfaen County Borough Council

ELatest planning applications received by Torfaen County Borough Council

Local government

Latest planning applications received by this Gwent council

Latest planning decisions by Torfaen County Borough Council

Latest planning decisions by Torfaen County Borough Council

Local government

Latest planning decisions from this Gwent council

Nick Thomas-Symonds MP praises National Lottery-funded Hope for the Community project during a recent visit

Nick Thomas-Symonds MP praises National Lottery-funded Hope for the Community project during a recent visit

Nick Thomas-Symonds

MP praises National Lottery-funded community project

Torfaen County Borough Council wants to hear your views on sport and leisure facilities in the area

Torfaen County Borough Council wants to hear your views on sport and leisure facilities in the area

Local government

Have your say on sports and leisure facilities in borough

Andrea Griffin is on a mission to tackle menopause challenges in the workplace.

Andrea Griffin is on a mission to tackle menopause challenges in the workplace.

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Wellbeing expert launches business to champion menopause awareness

A police officer (Image: file)

A police officer (Image: file)

Man arrested after police find 100 wraps of a class A drug at his address

New red recycling bags coming to residents in Torfaen

New red recycling bags coming to residents in Torfaen

Local government

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New bags for recycling for Torfaen residents

Views are being sought about the future of Pontypool Indoor Market

Views are being sought about the future of Pontypool Indoor Market

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Pontypool Indoor Market needs your help to prepare for the future

Joshua Herring, an 18-year-old from Pontypool

Joshua Herring, an 18-year-old from Pontypool

Local government

Kickboxing prodigy hooks gold and silver at World Games

Decisions made by planners at Torfaen County Borough Council

Decisions made by planners at Torfaen County Borough Council

Local government

Decisions made by Torfaen planners

Planning applications received by Torfaen Council

Planning applications received by Torfaen Council

Local government

Planning applications received by Torfaen Council

Find out how you can help shape Torfaen’s food strategy

Find out how you can help shape Torfaen’s food strategy

Local government

You can help shape Torfaen’s food strategy

Sharon Williams (centre) and the team at Gwasg Pia

Sharon Williams (centre) and the team at Gwasg Pia

Cwmbran print firm moves to employee ownership

Torfaen has been named the top place in the UK to start a new business. Picture shows Cwmbran

Torfaen has been named the top place in the UK to start a new business. Picture shows Cwmbran

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Torfaen is the best area to start a new business in the UK, new study shows

£500,000 ASD base opens at Cwmbran High School

£500,000 ASD base opens at Cwmbran High School

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£500,000 ASD base opens at Cwmbran school

The new facility has been opened at Cwmbran High School

The new facility has been opened at Cwmbran High School

New ASD base has opened at a Torfaen comprehensive school

Talking about foster care in Torfaen

Talking about foster care in Torfaen

Local government

Torfaen Foster Carers share what they ‘Bring to the Table’