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Cwmbran News
The latest news roundup for Cwmbran and South Wales brought to you from 3 local news providers; BBC News (20 stories), South Wales Argus (10 stories), WalesOnline (0 stories). Our news roundup is updated twice daily, click any link to view the full story in a new window on the news provider's website.
Son murder accused faints in dock
A mother faints in the dock when questioned about allegedly murdering her seven-year-old son and setting his body on fire to hide her crime. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Rubble beach clean-up 28 years on
A beach which was covered with concrete rubble and metal 28 years ago is finally being restored to its former holiday-friendly state. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Shake-up for private landlords in Wales
A WELSH Government shake-up of the housing sector could see private landlords effectively needing a licence to let out properties. (read full story...)
From South Wales Argus, 5/23/2012
Torfaen council leader re-elected
TORFAEN council re-elected its leader and welcomed its new mayor at an annual general meeting. (read full story...)
From South Wales Argus, 5/23/2012
Vote for the best Jubilee portrait
OVER the last few weeks your Argus has been asking children across Gwent to send us their portraits of the Queen to mark her Diamond Jubilee. (read full story...)
From South Wales Argus, 5/23/2012
Pupils peer into Pontypool RFC's past
PUPILS took the opportunity to enjoy the varied and rich collection of memorabilia celebrating the great history of Pontypool Rugby Football Club. (read full story...)
From South Wales Argus, 5/23/2012
Newport speedway stadium to be demolished
NEWPORT Speedway stadium is set to be demolished and replaced with a haulage depot. (read full story...)
From South Wales Argus, 5/23/2012
Mackay relaxed over transfer fund
Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay says his summer recruitment plans have not changed despite uncertainty over the club's finances. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Marshall signs new Cardiff deal
Cardiff City goalkeeper David Marshall pens a new three-year contract extension to secure his future at the Championship club. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Little signs new Wrexham contract
Glen Little signs a one-year contract extension with Wrexham despite offers from other clubs. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Former army medic's charity run
Former paratrooper badly injured in Iraq ready for marathon trek through the US (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Speedway track facing demolition
Newport's speedway track could be demolished and a haulage depot built on the site, ending 48 years of the sport in the city. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Muamba tweet student says 'sorry'
A student who was jailed after making racist remarks on Twitter about footballer Fabrice Muamba apologises. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Brother's 'zero hope' over murder
The brother of the murdered private investigator Daniel Morgan says he has "zero hope" of anyone ever standing trial for the killing. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
Big bird reunited with its owner
A big bird caught roaming around a golf course (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
Brewer to open 30 coffee shops
Wales' largest independent brewer is planning to open about 30 coffee shops over the next three years as it diversifies from its traditional business in pubs. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Cardiff Olympics tickets on sale
More tickets for Olympic football matches at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium will go on public sale on Wednesday, including for the first event of the Games. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Newport woman stole jeans and spat at officer
A NEWPORT woman stole a pair of jeans, then spat at and bit the arm of a police community support officer who approached her, a court heard. (read full story...)
From South Wales Argus, 5/23/2012
Abertillery man set for Eurovision final with Jedward
AN ABERTILLERY man will perform at the Eurovision Song Contest alongside quirky twins Jedward who made it to the final. (read full story...)
From South Wales Argus, 5/23/2012
Funeral of Cwmbran firefighter dad who ‘lived life to the full'
AROUND 300 people paid tribute to a Cwmbran father-of-two who “lived life to the full”. (read full story...)
From South Wales Argus, 5/23/2012
Send your congratulations to the Queen
SEND the Queen a message for our Diamond Jubilee supplement - text QDJ to 80360 with your message. 10% of revenue goes to Sparkle Appeal. (read full story...)
From South Wales Argus, 5/23/2012
Rail users back electrification of Ebbw Valley line
A GWENT MP says efforts to get the Ebbw Valley line electrified were given a shot in the arm after a majority of passengers backed the proposal in a survey. (read full story...)
From South Wales Argus, 5/23/2012
Defeats will test Wales - Shane
Shane Williams says Wales' current crop are mentally tough, but that their reaction to set-backs will be crucial. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Ospreys to beat Leinster - Howley
The Ospreys can defeat Leinster in the RaboDirect Pro12 final on Sunday, believes Wales caretaker coach Rob Howley. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
VIDEO: Welsh Assembly
Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan says the UK government needs to see a business case before it can electrify the main railway line from Paddington to Swansea, and it cannot happen "on a whim". (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Appeal heard over gas drilling
An appeal over a decision not to allow test drilling for shale gas at a site in south Wales gets under way. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
£160m business district in doubt
Plans for a £160m business district in Cardiff are under review, with Labour claiming the previous council's proposals were not 'founded in substance'. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Biscuit workers strike over pay
Some workers at a south Wales biscuit-making factory are joining a 32-hour strike over a dispute about pay. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Police blamed by Morgan report
The collapse of a trial of three men charged with killing a Welsh private investigator in 1987 is blamed on failures by police and prosecution. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
Sammy the fire dog in hero awards
Springer spaniel trained to sniff out if fires are started deliberately hopes for honour (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
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