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Cwmbran News
The latest news roundup for Cwmbran and South Wales brought to you from 3 local news providers; South Wales Argus (0 stories), BBC News (21 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.
Mr Men fail to light up the town
A council is unhappy at paying for characters from the Mr Men to turn on festive lights after they could not reach the power switch. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Rugby region funding could change
Professional rugby in Wales could face another shake-up, with some regions receiving more funding than others, as accounts show all four losing money. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Teacher's Facebook drinking posts
A teacher is reprimanded after comments about drinking and parties appeared on her Facebook site and were viewed by pupils. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Death leads to ambulance demand
Relatives of a woman who blame her death on a 41-minute wait for a paramedic, hand over a petition urging a dedicated ambulance service for their town. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Wales have double fitness boost
Wales hope to have Gethin Jenkins, Dan Lydiate and Alex Cuthbert available for their Six Nations clash with Scotland while captain Sam Warburton's fitness is a doubt. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Lock Davies cited for tip tackle
Wales lock Bradley Davies is cited for the tip tackle that saw him sin-binned in Sunday's win over Ireland. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Newport County v Carshalton (Tue)
Newport County manager Justin Edinburgh is confident his side can progress to the FA Trophy quarter-finals. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Jubilee gig line-up is announced
Dame Shirley Bassey and Sir Tom Jones among host of stars who will perform at Jubilee concert (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Suicide bombs ruled out by group
A group of men, including two from Cardiff, decided against becoming suicide bombers because they wanted a "long-term future" as terrorists, a court is told. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
MP's call to fight web extremists
More should be done to engage young people and combat radicalisation through the internet, says Cardiff South and Penarth MP Alun Michael. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
Peggy, 80, runs fitness classes
Fitness instructor Peggy Sullivan celebrates her 80th birthday, and has no plans to retire (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/5/2012
Bowlers win green costs reprieve
Torfaen council suspends a decision on cuts which would have left bowlers having to maintain their greens. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Blues make shock Arms Park return
Cardiff Blues are to make a shock Arms Park return to face Connacht - although the club says there are no long-term plans for a permanent move. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Power station smoke investigation
Reports of orange smoke emissions from a power station are being investigated by Environment Agency Wales. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Police failed over hack warnings
The Met Police should have warned people - including Rhondda MP Chris Bryant - that they were victims of phone hacking, a judicial review rules. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Bowe Ulster return moves closer
Ireland winger Tommy Bowe agrees in principle to return to Ulster but the final contracts have yet to be signed. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Swansea expect Rodgers interest
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins says manager Brendan Rodgers will soon be targeted by one of the Premier League's top clubs. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Welsh towns have most empty shops
Newport has the highest shop vacancy rate in Wales while Cwmbran has the lowest, new figures suggest. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Final bids for retailer Peacocks
Six serious bidders remain in contention to take over the Cardiff-based clothing retail firm Peacocks, struggling with £750m debts, BBC Wales understands. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
Call to employ more apprentices
Employers across Wales are being urged to offer more apprenticeships despite the tough economic conditions. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
VIDEO: Confronting an internet troll
Panorama's Declan Lawn confronts a Cardiff man who uses the internet to post offensive comments. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
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