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07/09/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Mortuary at Grange Hospital faces partial accreditation loss after body mix-ups

ASSESSORS found “evidence of active ongoing risks and significant areas of concern” at a hospital mortuary, five months after the wrong bodies were released to two bereaved families.
https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/mortuary-at-grange-hospital-faces-partial-accreditation-loss-after-body-mix-ups/

27/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

27/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

24/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

23/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

23/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

23/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

22/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

22/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

22/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

21/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

21/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

19/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

19/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

17/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

17/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

17/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

17/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

17/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

16/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

13/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

12/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

10/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

10/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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/

10/08/2024

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

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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