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Trevethin resident hit by double break-in

10:50am Friday 27th August 2010

A TREVETHIN resident is too scared to return home after the property he lives in was broken into twice when thieves smashed their way in through the back door.

Bogus collectors in Cwmbran steal charity bags

3:50pm Thursday 26th August 2010

DONATION bags full of goods left out for the British Heart Foundation have been stolen in the Cwmbran area.

Dr Bike tours around Blaenavon

10:50am Thursday 26th August 2010

A BID to get more people on their bikes and discover the attractions available on their doorstep has been launched.

Abersychan residents anger at derelict co-op buildings

1:40pm Wednesday 25th August 2010

An empty building in Abersychan is a blot on the landscape and letting the rest of the village down, according to angry residents.

Monmouthshire pupils celebrate GCSE success

1:30pm Wednesday 25th August 2010

STUDENTS at Chepstow School were overjoyed with their GCSE results and look set for a prosperous future with 77% of the pupils achieving 5 or more A* to C grades.

Last-ditch bid to save Chepstow air training squadron goes to PM

11:36am Wednesday 25th August 2010

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Chepstow's air training squadron are appealing to the prime minister in a desperate big to stave off closure on September 1.

Varteg family's dream move is ruined by mining plans

10:36am Wednesday 25th August 2010

A young family's dream move to Varteg has been shattered by plans to build an open-cast mine on their doorstep.

Pontypool sport's officer saves wasp sting teenager's life

3:40pm Monday 23rd August 2010

A PONTYPOOL sports officer saved a teenager's life after she was stung by a wasp while at summer camp.

Pontypool veteran wants more help for stressed soldiers

10:30am Monday 23rd August 2010

A PONTYPOOL veteran who served in Northern Ireland wants more done for former Welsh soldiers suffering from post traumatic stress disorders.

Gwent police probe burglary at house in Trevethin

10:30am Sunday 22nd August 2010

GWENT police are appealing for information after a property in Trevethin was the target of two break-ins.

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