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• Stream drowning was an accident

  A CWMBRAN man slipped into a stream and drowned after a Christmas party, an inquest heard. read more

• 'Unlucky' Wetherspoons to finally open

  THE NEW Wetherspoon's is set to open in just over a month, after a construction that has been plagued by delays. read more

• Pooler 'have to win games'

  POOLER coaches David Gray and Matthew Keho took advantage of the game with league-leaders Neath being postponed on Saturday to go on a scouting mission at rivals Glamorgan Wanderers. read more

• Reserves prove to be first class

  Croesyceliog 2 Chepstow Town 5 (aet) In the Welsh League Harris Cup semi-final, Chepstow's reserve side eventually overcame Croesyceliog in a thrilling game. read more

• Melanie enjoys a taxing career

  TAX was definitely not taxing for one young Pontypool professional who rose through the ranks to go from receptionist to tax compliance manager. read more

• Council spending

  A £1million overspend on the Power Station in Cwmbran has forced Torfaen council to improve its project management. read more

• Rung 'uns!

  THIEVES raided Pontypool's indoor market in a brazen burglary carried out in full view of the local police station. read more

• Gary to face new opponent

  CWMBRAN fighter Gary Lockett finally learned this week that he is to face Gilbert Eastman in this Saturday's live televised WBU title fight at the Newport Centre. read more

• 'Doer draw level in league

  Llanarth 1 Cwmffrwdoer Sports 4 read more

• Pupils get active

  TORFAEN primary school children are getting a fitness boost thanks to Coleg Gwent students. read more

• Knauf Insulation Gwent Central League

  Results Saturday, March 4 read more

• College may be sold off

  IT HAS just had £5 million invested in new buildings, but Pontypool College could be sold off if a radical shake-up goes ahead. read more

• Inspired by Calzaghe? Then join Torfaen Warriors

  Joe Calzaghe's fantastic performance has encouraged wannabe world boxing champions to go along to their local gym. Torfaen Warriors amateur boxing club, in Cwmbran, had ten new members when it opened its doors for the first time since theGwent boxer beat Jeff Lacy in Manchester on the weekend. read more

• Calls continue for car park

  MEMBERS of Pontypool Community Council have met with Torfaen MP, Paul Murphy, and Lynne Neagle AM to discuss their on-going concerns with car parking facilities in the town. read more

• Victorious return after shaky start

  New Panteg Youth 3 Croesyceiliog Youth 43 read more

• Winning streak grinds to halt with games' last kick

  Abergavenny 18 Cwmbran 17 read more

• Towpath work to start soon

  A COMMUNITY group has finally managed to secure an £84,000 makeover for a two-mile stretch of the Monmouthshire-Brecon canal. read more

• Gold day goes swimmingly for Charlie

  East Wales Championships 2006 read more

• Residents say NO to new housing

  LOCAL residents have voiced their overwhelming opposition to a proposed residential development in Henllys Village, Cwmbran. read more

• Only way is up for Garn side

  Cardiff HSOB 13 Garndiffaith 27 read more

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