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• Youth's £45k fraud

  He led a life that most teenagers only dream about. read more

• Fight to save GP services

  TREVETHIN'S revamped health centre is at the centre of controversy once again as GPs threaten to withdraw their services. read more

• Community boost

  COMMUNITY GROUPS from Torfaen received a funding boost and will now get £450,000 over the next three years. read more

• Town centre transformed

  THE regeneration of Pontypool town centre is about to be boosted by news that two clothes retailers are set to move into the empty Tesco Metro building. read more

• Action imminent to stop off-road bikes

  OFF-ROAD BIKERS could soon be facing legal action as residents of a rural Torfaen community battle to stop motorcyclists tearing up the countryside. read more

• Wins needed

  Race First XI's remaining three fixtures in October are tricky encounters two of which are away from home. read more

• Anti-drugs stage show

  TORFAEN teenagers caused a song and dance about drugs as they hit the stage in Cwmbran, backed by money recovered from drugs busts. read more

• Recipe for success

  THE big question on everyone's lips at the Bread of Heaven cafe is usually which cooked breakfast to plump for, but now everyone's asking themselves who nominated the Pontypool dinner for the prestigious Best Named Business in Wales award. read more

• Motorcycle crash victim was a 'fun-loving guy'

  TRIBUTES ARE still pouring in for a Cwmbran father of two who died in a motorcycle crash on Saturday paid tribute to a "fun-loving guy". read more

• David looking to rise again

  NEW Inn potter David Donovan, right, is hoping a change of clubs can inspire his rise back onto the pro-snooker circuit. read more

• Skipper in fitness call

  PONTYPOOL captain Cae Trayhern has admitted some of his players aren't professional enough in their training methods, and that they must buck their ideas up. read more

• Pontypool have to ring changes for Cardiff trip

  Old Illtydians 32 Pontypool United 19 read more

• Helpers honoured

  PONTYPOOL youngsters were commended by CSV Millennium Volunteers for their devotion to staging the Youth Festival and other exciting projects. read more

• Match day for pupils

  TORFAEN students' excitement reached fever pitch as they led their national side out onto Old Trafford turf to face rivals England. read more

• Mardy looking to bounce back

  WITH no football games played on the weekend because of Wales' game against England the Free Press looks ahead to all this weekend's local action. read more

• Unlucky Crows' valiant effort

  Cwmbran 19 Rhymney 27 read more

• Fostering an idea to help

  CURRENTLY 60 dedicated individuals in Torfaen are sharing their homes and their lives with youngsters in need of help. read more

• Man arrested over death

  A Cwmbran man is receiving medical treatment in police custody following his arrest on Sunday night in connection with the death of a 53-year-old woman. read more

• Matthew's return inspires victory

  Last season's player of the year Matthew Stollery returned to first team action to help Cwmbran Hockey Club back on to a winning footing with a 3-0 victory over West Gloucester on Saturday. read more

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