http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/ Free Press Series /news/latestnews/ en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:22:48 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:22:48 +0000 http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/resources/images/999883/?type=rsslogo http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/ http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/5053366.Over_1000_sign_care_home_petition/?ref=rss MORE than 1,000 people signed a petition – handed to Monmouthshire County Council – to save Budden Crescent Respite Care Home from controversial closure. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:37:28 +0000 ca0ebe1956f820ec355dcaa4dc22fada http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/5053410.These_are_the_reasons_we_oppose_closure__A_letter_from_concerned_parents/?ref=rss 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. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:42:36 +0000 9ce25e33cffd327f6f107d6157fca483 http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/5053298.Final_chapter_in_history_of_Abersychan_libarary_as_closure_draws_near/?ref=rss ABERSYCHAN library will controversially shut its doors for good in just a matter of weeks following Torfaen council’s decision to axe it. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:25:43 +0000 95978a1bff6eddb7a6cf7709ee6240b6 http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/5051841.Teenager_with_anorexic_sister_tells_of_her_heartache/?ref=rss TEENAGER Nicole Ball today tells the heartbreaking story of how her sister’s eating disorders devastated her childhood. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:39:53 +0000 9a62bbf48ea1e6c4e4c2482d0f41c959 http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/5051760.Jazmine_is_back_in_school_after_cancer_battle/?ref=rss 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:14:11 +0000 c8b26eeec39c5b0e21f334075cb0ee8f http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/5051810.Chepstow_man_on_child_sex_charges__Trial_begins/?ref=rss A MONMOUTHSHIRE man went on trial this week accused of indecency with two children under the age of 10 during the 1980s. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:30:04 +0000 1252d2b99b84132865ec2f626cf3c66a http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/5051747.Mining_firm_pledges___350_000_for_improvements_in_Varteg/?ref=rss CAMPAIGNERS are preparing their opposition to a controversial open cast mine on the outskirts of a Torfaen village. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:08:30 +0000 8440cc5d339ce37d922debd88a266531 http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/5044168.Man_jailed_for_attempted_robbery_in_Penygarn_shop/?ref=rss A MAN who tried to rob a Pontypool shop to pay for drugs was jailed for two years yesterday. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:08:48 +0000 4c50f66ee34811e0565ad88eaf0235d4 http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/5044129.Caldicot_man_is_locked_up_for__callous__attacks_on_three_men/?ref=rss By Ruth Mansfield A CALDICOT man was sentenced to three years, after attacking three men in two separate incidents. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:56:19 +0000 dacc3d5c2132df8536c8a1b5b9b11990 http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/5041861.End_of_chapter_for_Abersychan_Library/?ref=rss 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. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:47:25 +0000 1e601995ec051714d5618d26b1af8238