The Torfaen Herald

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Gwent councillor witnesses Kamala Harris' historic nomination at DNC

A GWENT councillor has described seeing Kamala Harris confirmed as the Democratic Party’s nominee for US president in person as a “bonkers” experience.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/gwent-councillor-witnesses-kamala-harris-historic-nomination-at-dnc/

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Monmouthshire animal welfare officers take over in Torfaen due to lack of local expertise

ANIMAL welfare officers from Monmouthshire County Council have been given responsibility for a neighbouring Gwent council.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/monmouthshire-animal-welfare-officers-take-over-in-torfaen-due-to-lack-of-local-expertise/

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Council approves removal of damaged branches from protected tree

A COUNCIL has given the go-ahead for the removal of branches from a protected tree due to damage caused by squirrels.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/council-approves-removal-of-damaged-branches-from-protected-tree/

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Cwmbran's grade II-listed barn set to be transformed into residential property

A GRADE II-listed barn is to be converted to a three-bedroom home after an application for planning permission and listed building consent was approved.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/cwmbrans-grade-ii-listed-barn-set-to-be-transformed-into-residential-property/

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Disused building at Big Pit mining museum to be transformed into guide rest room

A DISUSED building in the blacksmith’s courtyard at the Big Pit mining museum is to be converted to a rest room for guides who’ve had to use a Portakabin.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/disused-building-at-big-pit-mining-museum-to-be-transformed-into-guide-rest-room/

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South Wales Deaf racing continues podium success

16-YEAR-OLD Caleb McDuff, the UK’s only male Deaf racing driver, has secured yet more silverware, finishing first and second in class, in the latest rounds...
https://www.herald.wales/national-news/sport/south-wales-deaf-racing-continues-podium-success/

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Protected trees in Cwmbran approved for removal due to disease

A ROW of protected trees can be felled a council has said as they are infected and a risk to a road and nearby houses.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/protected-trees-in-cwmbran-approved-for-removal-due-to-disease/

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Pontypool homeowner seeks permission to retain six foot fence for garden security

A HOUSEHOLDER is asking a council for permission to keep a six foot fence around her garden.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/pontypool-homeowner-seeks-permission-to-retain-six-foot-fence-for-garden-security/

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Cwmbran resident seeks approval for hedge-to-wall conversion

AN APPLICATION to replace a garden hedge with a small wall is being considered by Torfaen council planners.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/cwmbran-resident-seeks-approval-for-hedge-to-wall-conversion/

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Cwmbran tennis courts to introduce fees after £220K refurbishment

A PAY to play charge is set to be introduced for clubs and schools to use revamped tennis courts in Cwmbran.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/cwmbran-tennis-courts-to-introduce-fees-after-220k-refurbishment/

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Reform UK celebrates first Welsh council group amid Westminster controversies

“THIS is a day of celebration, we should be celebrating, not panicking about what’s going on in Westminster, this is all about local politics and the people.”
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/reform-uk-celebrates-first-welsh-council-group-amid-westminster-controversies/

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Lee Anderson rallies support as three Gwent councillors defect to Reform UK

CONTROVERSIAL politician Lee Anderson – who became Reform UK’s first MP – made a surprise appearance in Gwent as three councillors joined the party.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/lee-anderson-rallies-support-as-three-gwent-councillors-defect-to-reform-uk/

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Aberdare man sentenced after Porthcawl assault

STEVEN Chappell, 29, assaulted Daniel Bradley, 32, in the vicinity of The Brogden pub, Porthcawl on Friday September 16, 2023. He died in hospital on...
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/cardiff-south-wales/aberdare-man-sentenced-after-porthcawl-assault/

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Garage conversion plans approved for Cwmbran home

A HOUSEHOLDER has had the green light to convert her garage into an additional room and add an extension to her home.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/garage-conversion-plans-approved-for-cwmbran-home/

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Property firm cuts bedrooms in Pontypool pub conversion plans to secure public funding

A PROPERTY development firm has been given the go-ahead to reduce the number of bedrooms in a pub conversion so it can access public funds.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/property-firm-cuts-bedrooms-in-pontypool-pub-conversion-plans-to-secure-public-funding/

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Two-story extension approved for Cwmbran home

A TWO-STOREY extension to create a utility room and first floor bedroom has been approved by planners.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/two-story-extension-approved-for-cwmbran-home/

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Revised barn plans at Llanfrechfa farm approved

A FARMER has been given permission to put up a new steel framed barn after months of wrangling with council planners.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/revised-barn-plans-at-llanfrechfa-farm-approved/

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Heart attack survivor faces days-long wait for vital test at Grange Hospital

A HEART attack survivor had to wait days for a vital test after being rushed to hospital when he fell ill at home.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/heart-attack-survivor-faces-days-long-wait-for-vital-test-at-grange-hospital/

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Sky’s the limit at Coleg Gwent — as GE Aerospace apprentice celebrates success

STUDENTS at Coleg Gwent — one of Wales' top colleges for choice — are celebrating today (15 August) as they collect BTEC, AS and A-Level results at...
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/newport/skys-the-limit-at-coleg-gwent-as-ge-aerospace-apprentice-celebrates-success/

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Over 2,300 sign petition against Gwent mountain wind farm plans

A PETITION opposed to a potential wind farm on a Gwent mountain has been signed more than 2,300 times.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/over-2300-sign-petition-against-gwent-mountain-wind-farm-plans/

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Bungalow conversion plans rejected

A BID to convert a bungalow into a two-storey house has been dismissed as a “bulky development” in the countryside that would harm a special landscape area.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/bungalow-conversion-plans-rejected/

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Vandal-hit social club could become restaurant or takeaway and shop

A DISUSED social club that has been hit by vandals will be brought back into use as restaurant or takeaway and shop. The two-storey building...
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/vandal-hit-social-club-could-become-restaurant-or-takeaway-and-shop/

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Permission sought to remove shop from front of jewellers

JEWELLERS H Samuel is to remove the clock from the front wall of its shop in the Cwmbran Centre. It is seeking permission to change...
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/permission-sought-to-remove-shop-from-front-of-jewellers/

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Could this garage become a clinic for providing botox and beauty treatments?

A REGISTERED nurse wants to use her home garage as a clinic for providing botox and other beauty treatments. The proposed clinic is in a...
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/could-this-garage-become-a-clinic-for-providing-botox-and-beauty-treatments/

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205-year-old chapel conversion given green light

PLANNERS have given the green light for the conversion of a 205-year-old chapel to a three-bedroom house.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/205-year-old-chapel-conversion-given-green-light/

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Revised plans for bungalow roof bedrooms approved

A REVISED plan to create bedrooms in the roof space of a bungalow has been given the green light after an earlier proposal was rejected.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/revised-plans-for-bungalow-roof-bedrooms-approved/

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Plans to convert garage for residential use approved despite open countryside location

A GARAGE built during a lengthy planning wrangle can be converted for residential use despite being in the open countryside.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/plans-to-convert-garage-for-residential-use-approved-despite-open-countryside-location/

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Cwmbran football club applies to extend floodlight usage to three nights a week

A FOOTBALL club wants to increase the nights it is allowed to use floodlights it was given planning permission for less than a year ago.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/cwmbran-football-club-applies-to-extend-floodlight-usage-to-three-nights-a-week/

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Detailed plans for new play area at former Pontypool primary school site submitted

DETAILS of a proposed play area for a housing development at a former school have been provided to Torfaen Borough Council.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/detailed-plans-for-new-play-area-at-former-pontypool-primary-school-site-submitted/

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Indian takeaway in World Heritage site agrees to move and paint extraction flue

AN INDIAN takeaway in a World Heritage site has agreed to move, and paint, an extraction flue that doesn’t have planning permission.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/torfaen/indian-takeaway-in-world-heritage-site-agrees-to-move-and-paint-extraction-flue/