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• Man has to travel to London to save sight

  A Torfaen man was forced to travel to London to save his sight as the emergency eye surgery service in Wales was closed. read more

• Good year for calendar girls

  MAKE a date with some of the sexiest girls around. read more

• Lexy just as sexy, say our local lads

  OKAY, okay, we get the message. read more

• Minister toasts Big Pit's success

  BIG pit celebrated its status as the nation's top museum as the Assembly's culture minister congratulated delighted staff. read more

• Pentwyn lose form and two-year record

  Pentwyn first XI put in a below par performance as they were defeated by seven wickets at home to Cwmbran, thus losing a two year ground record. read more

• Goytre left in the dark over replay

  Goytre will gear up for the new Welsh League Season with a number of high profile friendly matches. read more

• Teenagers' golden performance

  Four young people from Torfaen clubs have returned from the National Junior Track and Field Championships for people with Disabilities with five gold medals. read more

• Depleted Tigers pull off victory

  At Ystalafera on Saturday Torfaen Tigers overcame a 10-0 deficit early on to record a 34-33 victory over Swansea valley miners in a seesaw battle. The victory was all the more sweet as Torfaen travelled without the majority of their squad who were either unavailable due to tour commitments or were injured. read more

• Richard first in Tour de Cymru

  The highly successful inaugural Lifeforce Ras de Cymru cycle race organised by the University of Wales, Newport has been so well received by participating competitors from all over the UK that it looks set to become an annual event. read more

• Car crime blitz hailed success

  A RECENT vehicle crime prevention drive has been hailed as a success by Torfaen and Monmouth- shire police after it led to 16 arrests. read more

• Plans to improve lives of residents

  TORFAEN council have given the go-ahead to publish a document outlining their plans for improvement and some the past year's achievements. read more

• Local man's link to gruesome murders

  IT WAS early morning on July 17, 1878, when a boy ran home calling for his mother. read more

• It's official!

  TREVETHIN'S neighbourhood policing team has started work on tackling crime and disorder in the area. read more

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