Archive - Friday, 21 February 2020

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KENNEDY Brian) On 6th February 2020 Brian Kennedy of Cwrt Bleddyn, Cwmbran peacefully passed away at County Hospital, aged 87 years. Devoted Dad, Grancha, Great Grancha and Brother, R.I.P. Funeral Tuesday 25th February, Requeim Mass 11.15am at Our Lady…
One-way system trial for Bridge Street in Usk to be reviewed
CONTROVERSIAL plans for the trial of a one-way system in Usk's main street will be "fully reviewed", the town council has confirmed.
Plan to cut Monmouthshire school budgets is scrapped
A PROPOSAL to cut school budgets by two per cent has been scrapped by Monmouthshire County Council’s cabinet in its final budget proposals for 2021, a move which could leave a deficit of £490,000.
Chepstow Races abandoned after morning course inspection
TOMORROW'S Chepstow Races fixture has been abandoned following a course inspection this morning.
Plans lodged to keep waste recycling at former Rechem site
PLANS to keep a waste management facility at a site in Torfaen have been lodged with the council.
Monmouthshire to benefit from new £5m 5G broadband trial
A 5G trial in Gwent will receive £5m in UK Government funding to connect rural communities across the region.
$An artist\'s impression of the new school. Picture: Morgan Sindall/ Torfaen council$

Further delays to Torfaen Welsh school plan could affect opening date
FURTHER delays in the planning process for a new Welsh-medium primary school in Pontypool could mean it is not completed in time for the beginning of the 2021 academic year, developers have warned.
Secret stash of fake cigarettes and laughing gas found in back of shop
A BUSINESSMAN who was caught with a secret stash of fake cigarettes and laughing gas canisters in a Pontypool shop has appeared in court.
Money seized from criminals helping to fight antisocial behaviour in Cwmbran
FUNDING has been awarded to a Cwmbran project involving young people in the area to help tackle antisocial behaviour.
Memorial to be held in Cwmbran for victims of the 1950 Llandow air disaster
RUGBY fans from Cwmbran - among dozens from across Gwent and south Wales - who died in the Llandow air crash of 1950, will be remembered at a service organised by the community council.
Good luck messages ahead of Pontypool 10k Home Run for St David's Hospice
AHEAD of this Sunday’s Pontypool 10k Home Run for St David’s Hospice, messages of support for those taking part have come flooding in.
Release date announced for the film about Welsh barmaid turned racehorse breeder
A NEW film dramatising the true story of a Welsh barmaid and group of friends who trained a racehorse will be released in April, it has been announced.
Torfaen brewery looking forward to first Wales Beer Week
A COLLABORATION between Welsh independent breweries, wholesalers and distributors will see the first official Welsh Beer Week launch in pubs across the country next month.
Students' designs to be used across Gwent after winning competition
TWO STUDENTS studying at Coleg Gwent won a competition which will see their work displayed across Gwent.
Cwmbran first in line for new £20 note - but free access to cash must be protected, says MP
CWMBRAN shoppers were among the first in the UK to be able to withdraw the new £20 note from a cash machine today.
Sweet shop bringing back happy memories
WITH jars full of sweets and pink candy cane-striped walls, when you step into Sweets and Celebrations on Commercial Street in Pontypool, you could be mistaken for thinking you’d stepped back in time.

20th February 2020

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One-way system trial for Bridge Street in Usk to be reviewed

Plan to cut Monmouthshire school budgets is scrapped

Chepstow Races abandoned after morning course inspection

Plans lodged to keep waste recycling at former Rechem site

Monmouthshire to benefit from new £5m 5G broadband trial

Further delays to Torfaen Welsh school plan could affect opening date

Secret stash of fake cigarettes and laughing gas found in back of shop

Money seized from criminals helping to fight antisocial behaviour in Cwmbran

Memorial to be held in Cwmbran for victims of the 1950 Llandow air disaster

Good luck messages ahead of Pontypool 10k Home Run for St David's Hospice

Release date announced for the film about Welsh barmaid turned racehorse breeder

Torfaen brewery looking forward to first Wales Beer Week

Students' designs to be used across Gwent after winning competition

Cwmbran first in line for new £20 note - but free access to cash must be protected, says MP

Sweet shop bringing back happy memories