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Chepstow resident's battle over leaking bathroom

2:20pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A CHEPSTOW resident has been unable to take a bath for over a year when it is raining, because of a leaking roof in his house.

Garndiffaith grandfather tracks down long-lost grandchildren on Facebook

11:30am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A GARNDIFFAITH grandfather who had not spoken to his grandchildren for 17 years tracked them down on the other side of the world when he was given a new computer.

Pontnewynydd tower block to get futuristic makeover

10:38am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A MEETING room with glass walls will be built on top of a tower block in Pontnewynydd as part of its futuristic makeover.

Shirenewton villagers petition for speed curbs after road deaths

9:54am Thursday 2nd September 2010

Villagers are petitioning for speed restrictions to be introduced on a notorious danger road near Chepstow after two people died in separate accidents this week.

Chepstow ATC is forced to disband

9:25am Thursday 2nd September 2010

CHEPSTOW'S air training corps will disband despite a hard fought campaign to try and save the squadron.

Anger at opening hour changes to Chepstow minor injuries unit

11:40am Tuesday 31st August 2010

COUNCILLORS and residents in Chepstow are hitting out against plans to change the opening hours of town's minor injuries unit.

Ceffyl Du carriage driving club offers a sense of adventure for the disabled

11:20am Monday 30th August 2010

CLUTCHING the reins of a trotting pony while it catapults across the bumpy course of Greenmeadow farm, Cwmbran, was not quite what I expected when invited to join a disabled carriage driving group for the evening.

Torfaen police issue warning after spate of phone thefts

11:10am Saturday 28th August 2010

TORFAEN police are encouraging residents to take extra care when out and about after a spate of mobile phone thefts.

Torfaen students celebrate A Level results

3:10pm Friday 27th August 2010

TORFAEN A-level students are preparing for sparkling careers despite results being slightly down on last year.

Homes plan for former Monmouth cottage hospital site

11:30am Friday 27th August 2010

A HOSPITAL which served a Gwent town for more than a century could be demolished to make way for housing.

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