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Tourism staffing reshuffle to go ahead despite call-in request

Removal of Severn bridge tolls will bring challenges to Chepstow town centre, meeting hears

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Pontypool War Memorial renovated

Recruitment difficulties ease after closure of Chepstow dementia ward

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Report reveals mothers in Wales face problems getting into good jobs

Pontypool RFC to leave Pontypool Park, Ben Jeffreys confirms

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Pontypool RFC expected to announce move from Pontypool Park

Leaders across political divide on Torfaen council raise concerns over proposed electoral review

Smacking ban 'won't criminalise parents', says first minister

Latest local government reform plans are set out

Highlights from Monmouthshire Show

Pupils reach tech awards final

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Bus route withdrawal threatens to isolate villages

Hunt for man who escaped from Prescoed Prison on Saturday

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Family's plea to help disabled son turn his 'life around'

Plans to build 'significant' solar farm in Cwmbran given boost by council

Relief scheme offers aid to struggling businesses

Bridge returns to centre stage 166 years on

Crime author reflects on early successes

Cancer survivor to take on 400-mile bike fundraiser

Popular bakery to hold an afternoon tea this month

Pupils learn about safety in building sites

Thousands of riders brave the sun to ride in Velothon 2018

Torfaen school to put on art exhibition for public

Prince visits historic house to marvel at restoration work

Torfaen's new sixth form centre will cost £4.6 million more than planned

Plans to build 'humongous mass' house in village deferred

School hit by fire has officially opened its new building

Hundreds of people attend Armed Forces Day

Sale of 36 acres of farmland could support new Monmouthshire schools

Monmouthshire council draws up new policy on how homeless households will be placed in B&B accommodation

Areas of Torfaen hit by power cuts this evening

Council plans to set up velopark in hometown of Olympic cyclist Becky James

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Twelve schools in Monmouthshire end the year in deficit - despite overall surplus

Twelve county schools finish the year in deficit - despite overall surplus

Plans for company to take over Monmouthshire's leisure services revealed

Family and friends' anger at ordeal which saw a stroke victim wait almost two hours for ambulance

Youngsters to learn entrepreneurial skills

People in fancy dress celebrate Parkrun's anniversary

Jobs at risk amidst £500k tourism restructuring proposal

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Torfaen lady marks her 100th birthday with family

Businesswoman closer to getting to national awards

Council will not be 'pushed around' by large developers who break planning rules, leader of Torfaen warns

Former solicitor's office in Chepstow could be transformed into a hotel

Plans to build cycle path on former railway line site

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Councillors raise concerns over 'uncertain' proposals for a solar farm in Cwmbran

Community flocks to see popular two schools before they close next month

MP visits charity store in Torfaen

Pontypool's oldest building has been turned into homes

Calls for new council houses in Monmouthshire to cope with growing demand

Torfaen primary school previously hit by devastating fire celebrates fiftieth anniversary

Plans to relocate would help Gwent cider business go global

Post office picks up top award in capital

Welsh ministers to decide on power plant plans for farmland in Monmouthshire

140 year old department store to shut for good

Young man saves a cancer-stricken girl's life after donating his bone marrow

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Tributes to 'well-loved' Abergavenny man named as air crash victim

Tree preservation order granted at overgrown woodland following heated land dispute

'Restrictive' policy hitting taxi drivers overturned by council

Popular pizzeria to hold a Prosecco night to celebrate its anniversary

Man left feeling 'surprised' at receiving award

Councillors raise concerns over scrutiny of setting up new organisation

Star Wars characters will be landing in Torfaen this weekend

Sport

Pontypool sign Cross Keys captain Scott Matthews

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Battle at blindside suits Dragons new boy Taylor

Rugby World Cup Sevens: Wales' hopes ended by USA

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READY TO IMPRESS: Samoa lock Brandon Nansen will be tasked with giving the Dragons an edge

Big-hitting Samoan Nansen ready to make his mark with Dragons

Dragons return to Usk for T20 clash

CENTURY-MAKER: Nick Selman, right, scored an unbeaten 113 for Newport last weekend. File picture: www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk

Panteg go for Fugies double to pull away from drop zone

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Former Newport and Wales wing Brewer dies

Former Newport and Wales wing Brewer dies

Wales great Sam Warburton retires

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ENCOURAGED: WRU chairman Gareth Davies

WRU chief: Dragons now face their first real test - delivering on the field

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LEADER: World class back row forward Sam Warburton was always in the thick of the action for Wales

CHRIS KIRWAN: World-class Warburton will be badly missed despite Wales' back row riches

KEY ROLE: Alan Kingsley has arrived at the Dragons as skills and kicking coach

New coach Kingsley helping Dragons get their kicks

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ONE TO WATCH: Apprentice jockey George Rooke wins his first ever race on Kath's Legacy at Chepstow on Friday. Picture: Johnny Hathaway

Ladies take centre stage at Chepstow - racing with Phil Bell

WALES CALL: Jared Rosser and his Dragons teammate Will Talbot-Davies will play at the Rugby World Cup Sevens

Jackman: Sevens World Cup can help Rosser hit top gear at Dragons

VOW: Craig Bellamy, who missed out on the Wales job to Ryan Giggs, told FAW chiefs that he'd quit if he didn't secure Euro 2020 qualification

Bellamy: I made a 2020 promise to FAW chiefs

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National sport

Tour de France 2018 – Stage 12 – Bourg-Saint-Maurice Les Arcs to Alpe d’Huez

Team Sky to rule on Gianni Moscon following conclusion of Tour de France

Mesut Ozil

Emotional Ozil ends Germany career over ‘racism and disrespect’

Francesco Molinari

Faultless Francesco Molinari holds nerve in thrilling finish to land Open title

Cricket – Natwest T20 Blast – North Division – Lancashire Lighting v Yorkshire Vikings – Emirates Old Trafford

Lancashire’s Jordan Clark lights up war of the Roses at Old Trafford

Geraint Thomas

Geraint Thomas shrugs off boos to retain yellow jersey at Tour de France

Tiger Woods was eyeing up a remarkable victory at Carnoustie

Tiger Woods hopes his children are proud despite falling short at Carnoustie

Lewis Hamilton claimed a remarkable victory at the German Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)

Hamilton hails remarkable win on day to forget for home favourite Vettel

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TRIALIST: Bristol City midfielder Tyreeq Bakinson in action for Newport County at Hereford on Saturday. Picture: Huw Evans Agency

Flynn working hard to add more recruits

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Letters

POPULAR: Torfaen Museum Trust is celebrating after being awarded funding

Museum trust awarded grant worth more than £90k

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Business

Undated handout photo issued by McDonald's of the new paper straws which are replacing the existing plastic straws across all its UK and Ireland restaurants after a successful trial. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday June 15, 2018. A roll-ou

Ystrad Mynach straw factory news welcomed

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