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A man from Gwent has been officially crowned the Best Trainer in the UK

60-year-old crowned 'best trainer in the UK' claims if he can do it, anyone can

The play will be performed at a number of venues

The play will be performed at a number of venues

Touring award-winning play coming to south Wales this autumn

Ceri James, area manager for Post Office, visited Min on her last day as postmistress in Ebbw Vale

Ceri James, area manager for Post Office, visited Min on her last day as postmistress in Ebbw Vale

Much-loved postmistress retires after 25 years of service

The study showed three areas with high high emission industry workforce in Gwent, whilst the Vale of Glamorgan has one of the lowest

The study showed three areas with high high emission industry workforce in Gwent, whilst the Vale of Glamorgan has one of the lowest

Contrast in workforce emissions between Gwent and Vale

Aerosol recycling plans in Blaenau Gwent come under scrutiny

Aerosol recycling plans in Blaenau Gwent come under scrutiny

Local government

Aerosol recycling plans in Blaenau Gwent come under scrutiny

The newest planning applications registered with Blaenau Gwent Council

The newest planning applications registered with Blaenau Gwent Council

Local government

Army cadet headquarters included in recent applications to Blaenau Gwent Council

Costa Coffee Blaenau Gwent employee verbally abused

Costa Coffee Blaenau Gwent employee verbally abused

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Customer told to leave coffee shop for verbally aggressive behaviour

Blaenau Gwent Council is one of two Welsh councils that has signed a £400k aerosol recycling contract with Grundon

Blaenau Gwent Council is one of two Welsh councils that has signed a £400k aerosol recycling contract with Grundon

Gwent council signs major aerosol recycling contract as new laws come into place

Blaenau Gwent is hoping to be the first 'credit union county'

Blaenau Gwent is hoping to be the first 'credit union county'

Blaenau Gwent county pioneers 'credit union county' concept

Welsh Conservatives leader Andrew RT Davies has voiced his support for the UK Government's new investment for northern Valleys businesses in South East Wales

Welsh Conservatives leader Andrew RT Davies has voiced his support for the UK Government's new investment for northern Valleys businesses in South East Wales

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£50m investment into valleys economy will 'invigorate growth' in the region

Alun Davies, MS for Blaenau Gwent

Alun Davies, MS for Blaenau Gwent

Devolution means that different choices and decisions have been made

The newest planning applications registered with Blaenau Gwent Council

The newest planning applications registered with Blaenau Gwent Council

Planning and development

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Five bedroom HMO included in latest round of applications made to council

Jacky Miles has organised the event

Jacky Miles has organised the event

Charity's event to tackle heart disease in Blaenau Gwent

Children with hands on a rainbow

Children with hands on a rainbow

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Over 20% of children in Newport face poverty and lack money to buy essentials

Dylan Allman who received the Prime Minister's Point of Light Award

Dylan Allman who received the Prime Minister's Point of Light Award

PM awards 17 year old from South Wales for helping to protect hedgehogs

Gwent is full of nature trails and greenery, here are seven that you can choose this Easter weekend

Gwent is full of nature trails and greenery, here are seven that you can choose this Easter weekend

7 best Gwent walks to burn off Easter dinner, in under one hour

Blaenau Gwent has the cheapest houses in Wales

Blaenau Gwent has the cheapest houses in Wales

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This part of Gwent ranked as one of the cheapest places to buy a house in UK

Police found the man's body in the River Ebbw yesterday

Police found the man's body in the River Ebbw yesterday

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Police discover body in River Ebbw as family of missing man notified

Dylan raises awareness about hedgehogs and funds for rescue centres caring for the critters

Dylan raises awareness about hedgehogs and funds for rescue centres caring for the critters

Prime Minister recognises teen for hedgehog awareness

Abertillery Blaenau Gwent RFC open bar and burger cabin

Abertillery Blaenau Gwent RFC open bar and burger cabin

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Gwent rugby club opens outdoor bar and burger cabin

Some of the fake goods seized from Chilton's home

Some of the fake goods seized from Chilton's home

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Blaenau Gwent woman admits selling fake items on Facebook

The three areas rank in the top 10 for the number of public order offences

The three areas rank in the top 10 for the number of public order offences

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Gwent areas among UK's top 10 for public order offences

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has partnered with GlobalWelsh

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has partnered with GlobalWelsh

Local government

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Expats called to boost Blaenau Gwent's economic growth

Cllr Anthony Hunt was one of the attendees at the event showcasing the investment opportunities in Newport and Blaenau Gwent

Cllr Anthony Hunt was one of the attendees at the event showcasing the investment opportunities in Newport and Blaenau Gwent

Investment opportunities from Blaenau Gwent and Newport on show at property expo

Schools in Blaenau Gwent are being urged to take part

Schools in Blaenau Gwent are being urged to take part

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Blaenau Gwent schools urged to join active travel challenge

File photo showing a general classroom scene

File photo showing a general classroom scene

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Racism in Gwent schools not reported due to fear nothing would be done, study warns

The site in Aberbeeg near Abertillery that could potentially be developed. From Google Streetview.

The site in Aberbeeg near Abertillery that could potentially be developed. From Google Streetview.

Planning and development

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Homes could be built on former site of school which closed 20 years ago

Blaenau Gwent council

Blaenau Gwent council

Local government

April council tax increase in this area of Gwent will be slightly lower than planned

Four Gwent businesses were slapped with fines after not paying their staff the national minimum wage.

Four Gwent businesses were slapped with fines after not paying their staff the national minimum wage.

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Named: The four Gwent businesses which failed to pay staff the national minimum wage

Blaenau Gwent Council

Blaenau Gwent Council

Local government

Council in a better-than-expected financial position towards end of financial year

The Ebbw Fawr Learning Community secondary school campus - from Google Streetview

The Ebbw Fawr Learning Community secondary school campus - from Google Streetview

Planning and development

All the school building projects on the cards in this area of Gwent

The General Office in Ebbw Vale - Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.

The General Office in Ebbw Vale - Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.

Local government

Council 'needs to make more money so residents aren't left out of pocket'

Local government

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Senior councillors blame UK Government for five per cent council tax rise

Planning and development

Plans for wind farm on Gwent hillside put on pause as number of turbines cut

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Local government

'A monsoon': Council urged to use 'rainy day funds' to ease council tax pressure

Alun Davies, MS for Blaenau Gwent

Alun Davies, MS for Blaenau Gwent

Our prosperity has long depended on trade

Matthew Denyer, nailed by police

Matthew Denyer, nailed by police

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Balaclava-wearing, gardening drug dealer nailed by police

Multiple roads will be closed overnight with diversions in place as an 'abnormal load' makes its way to a new power station

Multiple roads will be closed overnight with diversions in place as an 'abnormal load' makes its way to a new power station

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Multiple roads set to close overnight next week due to 'abnormal load'

Thomas Hughes, 25, has cycled 176 miles around the lake

Thomas Hughes, 25, has cycled 176 miles around the lake

Aneurin Leisure Trust

Wheelchair user covers same distance as Blaenau to Wembley on trike around local lake

Blaenau Gwent Council

Blaenau Gwent Council

Local government

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Consultation shows two thirds don't want council tax rise - but it's happening anyway

Sports fees in Blaenau Gwent

Sports fees in Blaenau Gwent

Local government

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Fees for sports and leisure facilities in one area of Gwent to rise by seven per cent

Local government

Council plans to take £2.1m out of savings - and hike council tax by five per cent

Ebbw Fawr Learning Community has welcomed a very positive Estyn report

Ebbw Fawr Learning Community has welcomed a very positive Estyn report

'Proud' head as Wales' first all-age school hailed as a place pupils achieve together

Generic graphic for planning. From Pixabay,

Generic graphic for planning. From Pixabay,

Local government

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Delay to launch of council's new online planning application portal

Housebuilding picture. From Pixabay free to use pictures.

Housebuilding picture. From Pixabay free to use pictures.

Local government

Number of planning applications decided within required timescale is above average

Crash on major A road north of Newport

Crash on major A road north of Newport

Recap: Road reopened after crash north of Newport

Stagecoach has announced changes to its bus services in Gwent

Stagecoach has announced changes to its bus services in Gwent

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Stagecoach announce changes to bus services in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Torfaen

Nick Field, CEO at The Compleat Food Group

Nick Field, CEO at The Compleat Food Group

Ebbw Vale food business Zorba bought

Nick Smith, MP for Blaenau Gwent

Nick Smith, MP for Blaenau Gwent

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The green future cannot be at the expense of jobs and national defence

Hospice of the Valleys

Hospice of the Valleys

Hospice of the Valleys dementia service gets lottery funding

Electric Charging

Electric Charging

Local government

Cabbies in this part of Gwent could be given incentives to drive electric vehicles

Pen Y Cwm Special School in Ebbw Vale - from Google Streetview

Pen Y Cwm Special School in Ebbw Vale - from Google Streetview

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School for youngsters with special educational needs is 'bursting at the seams'

The new Bevan Health and Wellbeing Centre

The new Bevan Health and Wellbeing Centre

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Here are all the services available at new health and wellbeing centre in Gwent

Baby Lucian with parents Samantha Williams and Justin Neale

Baby Lucian with parents Samantha Williams and Justin Neale

Parents of baby Lucian raise money to treat son with rare spine condition

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