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Over 1000 sign care home petition

9:37am Thursday 11th March 2010

MORE than 1,000 people signed a petition – handed to Monmouthshire County Council – to save Budden Crescent Respite Care Home from controversial closure.

These are the reasons we oppose closure: A letter from concerned parents

Norman and Wendy Lewis from Monmouth, with their daughter Beverley, who uses Budden Crescent

9:42am Thursday 11th March 2010

Dear Editor, United opposition to closure of Budden Crescent and the reasons why: 1, Excellent care provided, ensuring peace of mind for families to enjoy the respite provided.

Final chapter in history of Abersychan libarary as closure draws near

Youngsters from Brynteg Nursery took part in a World Book Day event at the library - one of the last events to be held there before it closes

9:25am Thursday 11th March 2010

ABERSYCHAN library will controversially shut its doors for good in just a matter of weeks following Torfaen council’s decision to axe it.

Teenager with anorexic sister tells of her heartache

Nicole Ball is planning a skydive to raise funds for her sister's care home.

1:39pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

TEENAGER Nicole Ball today tells the heartbreaking story of how her sister’s eating disorders devastated her childhood.

Jazmine is back in school after cancer battle

Jazmine Martin, right, is back in school with her friends after suffering from cancer

1:14pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

BRAVE Pontypool youngster Jazmine Martin is back in school eight months after facing a second battle with a rare form of cancer after a tumour was found at the base of her spine, and just a year after a tumour had been removed from her kidney.

Chepstow man on child sex charges: Trial begins

1:30pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

A MONMOUTHSHIRE man went on trial this week accused of indecency with two children under the age of 10 during the 1980s.

Mining firm pledges £350,000 for improvements in Varteg

1:08pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

CAMPAIGNERS are preparing their opposition to a controversial open cast mine on the outskirts of a Torfaen village.

Man jailed for attempted robbery in Penygarn shop

Jason Atkinson was locked up for his attempted robbery at Penygarn Stores in January

12:08pm Friday 5th March 2010

A MAN who tried to rob a Pontypool shop to pay for drugs was jailed for two years yesterday.

Caldicot man is locked up for "callous" attacks on three men

11:56am Friday 5th March 2010

By Ruth Mansfield A CALDICOT man was sentenced to three years, after attacking three men in two separate incidents.

End of chapter for Abersychan Library

1:47pm Thursday 4th March 2010

ABERSYCHAN library is to be axed despite a petition to save it, and after a plea from local councillors and Torfaen MP Paul Murphy fell on deaf ears.

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I am all for tightening belts... but in the right place and not when our council leaders are loosening theirs. − Welsh Guard, Pontypool

COMMENT: Torfaen must tighten its belt »

This is another white elephant which will allow Melin to purchase a building at a knock down price to add to their portfolio of properties that belonged to the people of Garndiffaith. Surely this money would be better spent on roads, street lighting and other communiy needs? − Garnboy, Garndiffaith

Derelict bakery to be renovated »






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