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Armed police at the scene of the alleged robbery at the pharmacy on Osborne Road, Pontypool

Men accused of pharmacy and butcher shop robberies appear in court

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caerphilly

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caerphilly

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Pontypool and Cwmbran

In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Pontypool and Cwmbran

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

Torfaen Nappy Library is run by project coordinator Laura Steggles

Torfaen Nappy Library is run by project coordinator Laura Steggles

Torfaen's inventive solution to reducing baby-related waste

Caleb is in his first season with Team BRIT

Caleb is in his first season with Team BRIT

Torfaen teen is first deaf driver on Britcar podium

The new Ty Ceirios owners have been revealed

The new Ty Ceirios owners have been revealed

Specialist 38-bed nursing home taken over by new owners

In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Pontypool and Cwmbran

In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Pontypool and Cwmbran

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

Work to repair this bridge that is part of the A472 south of Pontypool will cost more than £1m.

Work to repair this bridge that is part of the A472 south of Pontypool will cost more than £1m.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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'Crucial' dual carriageway work approved but repair costs pass £1m mark in five years

The Civic Play centre has opened in Pontypool

The Civic Play centre has opened in Pontypool

New children's play area opens with promise of family fun

Knifepoint robbery at Pontypool pharmacy as two men arrested

Knifepoint robbery at Pontypool pharmacy as two men arrested

Knifepoint robbery at pharmacy as firearm officers called

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Risca and Pontypool

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Risca and Pontypool

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

£1.5 million Grade II listed farmhouse for sale in Pontypool

£1.5 million Grade II listed farmhouse for sale in Pontypool

Inside £1.5 million Grade II listed farmhouse with a swimming pool for sale

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Caerphilly and Ebbw Vale

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Caerphilly and Ebbw Vale

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

Penygarn Primary School was praised by Estyn

Penygarn Primary School was praised by Estyn

Pontypool primary school praised for caring culture

Elderly man assaulted in Pontypool McDonalds car park

Elderly man assaulted in Pontypool McDonalds car park

Man, 73, injured in McDonald's car park attack

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caerphilly

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caerphilly

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Blackwood

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Blackwood

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Caldicot and Cardiff

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Caldicot and Cardiff

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

Almost 100 people took part in the spring clean

Almost 100 people took part in the spring clean

Torfaen spring cleaning event tackles 10 litter hotspots

Offices above this former dental surgery are to be converted to flats.

Offices above this former dental surgery are to be converted to flats.

Planning and development

Flats plan for town centre offices approved for a second time

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Risca and Pontypool

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Risca and Pontypool

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Blaina and Caerphilly

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Blaina and Caerphilly

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

The former Greenway Club, shielded by trees, that is to be demolished and replaced with affordable homes.

The former Greenway Club, shielded by trees, that is to be demolished and replaced with affordable homes.

Planning and development

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Affordable homes to replace 'dilapidated' former social club given the go ahead

The Mic Morris 10K run will take place in July

The Mic Morris 10K run will take place in July

See the roads that will be closed for July's Mic Morris 10K

Torfaen County Borough Council is urging residents to make sure they are registered to vote

Torfaen County Borough Council is urging residents to make sure they are registered to vote

Local government

Voters in Torfaen urged to check registration status

A shop has been ordered to close

A shop has been ordered to close

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Shop ordered to close for three weeks after selling illegal vapes

Newport Magistrates' Court

Newport Magistrates' Court

Woman and two men in court to face cocaine dealing charges

More than 1,000 children enjoyed the Torfaen play sessions this Easter

More than 1,000 children enjoyed the Torfaen play sessions this Easter

Easter play sessions delight over 1,000 Torfaen children

The Bridal Lounge, named best in Wales now open every day

The Bridal Lounge, named best in Wales now open every day

Gwent boutique named the best in Wales now open seven days a week

A common pipistrelle bat of the type and a general view of the entrance to Cwmffrwdoer Primary School

A common pipistrelle bat of the type and a general view of the entrance to Cwmffrwdoer Primary School

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Council admitted failing to protect bats and avoided court prosecution

Elisa Hall with her family at Talent Search UK

Elisa Hall with her family at Talent Search UK

Singer wows audience with powerful voice and wins UK talent competition

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

These are five of the best pubs in Torfaen county

These are five of the best pubs in Torfaen county

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These are five of the best pubs in one Gwent county according to TripAdvisor

A second extension for the back garden of this house in Griffithstown has been approved.

A second extension for the back garden of this house in Griffithstown has been approved.

Planning and development

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Second back garden extension for end of terrace home approved

The Nationwide wants to give this branch a makeover.

The Nationwide wants to give this branch a makeover.

Nationwide Building Society

Makeover plan for building society branch in Gwent town

The new retaining wall will be built where the concrete has eroded below the houses seen to the right.

The new retaining wall will be built where the concrete has eroded below the houses seen to the right.

Planning and development

Retaining wall to be built alongside river bank as defences have eroded

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Pole dancing benefits fraudster swindled taxpayer out of £28,000

The Green Lawn Social Club in New Inn.

The Green Lawn Social Club in New Inn.

Planning and development

Expansion of popular social club cut back by rising construction costs

The Scrum Half pub will be converted to flats with a smaller commercial area retained.

The Scrum Half pub will be converted to flats with a smaller commercial area retained.

Planning and development

Former town centre pub to be converted into flats despite planning concerns

Pontypool: Men growing cannabis raided on Valentine’s Day

Pontypool: Men growing cannabis raided on Valentine’s Day

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Men growing cannabis plants in Gwent raided on Valentine’s Day

Eve Thomas has opened her own beauty salon with the backing of her father, Welsh Rugby Union international Iestyn Thomas

Eve Thomas has opened her own beauty salon with the backing of her father, Welsh Rugby Union international Iestyn Thomas

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Daughter of Welsh rugby legend opens her own beauty salon

Cardiff Crown Court

Cardiff Crown Court

Man accused of growing cannabis at funeral parlour

The Beauty Oasis Day Spa and Clinic have won Clarins Gold Spa of the Year 2023

The Beauty Oasis Day Spa and Clinic have won Clarins Gold Spa of the Year 2023

Beauty spa in Gwent town wins major Clarins salon honour

Pontypool Community Council win at One Voice Wales Awards

Pontypool Community Council win at One Voice Wales Awards

Local government

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'Had goose bumps:' Gwent council celebrates after winning best-in-Wales award

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Blackwood

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Blackwood

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

Gwent Police closed off a Pontypool road due to explosive scare

Gwent Police closed off a Pontypool road due to explosive scare

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Bomb threat causes police to shut off road in Pontypool for more than 10 hours

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Usk

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Usk

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

A family has paid tribute to ‘colourful’ storyteller who died weeks before her 90th birthday

A family has paid tribute to ‘colourful’ storyteller who died weeks before her 90th birthday

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Tribute to ‘colourful’ storyteller who died weeks before her 90th birthday

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Caerphilly and Abertillery

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Caerphilly and Abertillery

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

Pictured signing the scroll are Graham Price and Cllr Anthony Hunt. Standing back row left to right are Gill Calder, Pontypool RFC's Hospitality Manager, current Pontypool RFC players Callum Davies and Matt Bancroft and club Secretary Jamie Hallam

Pictured signing the scroll are Graham Price and Cllr Anthony Hunt. Standing back row left to right are Gill Calder, Pontypool RFC's Hospitality Manager, current Pontypool RFC players Callum Davies and Matt Bancroft and club Secretary Jamie Hallam

Pontypool RFC granted freedom of the borough of Torfaen

Road closed as emergency services respond to crash on busy supermarket route

Road closed as emergency services respond to crash on busy supermarket route

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Road reopens after emergency services see to crash on busy supermarket route

Police found more than 350 cannabis plants

Police found more than 350 cannabis plants

Newport Magistrates Court

Police dismantle cannabis farm in Gwent town as two men face trial in court

Emergency services at scene of crash on roundabout

Emergency services at scene of crash on roundabout

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Emergency services at scene of crash on roundabout

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