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Campaigners overjoyed at rejection of Sebastopol homes plan
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after plans for 1,200 homes in Sebastopol were thrown out by Torfaen councillors - a decision that could cost the council £8 million. Torfaen council threw out plans for the houses to be built on farm and woodland near Cwmbran
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Cancer sufferer who raised research funds with charity head shave passes away
A RADIO enthusiast, who was diagnosed with cancer, and raised vital funds for the researcher that is trying to cure the deadly disease, has passed away. Michael Voss, 54, received treatment from Dr Michael Button, who is based at Velindre Cancer Centre
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Caldicot residents hit by floods despite new £1.2m sewage system
CALDICOT residents were left cleaning up flood water and raw sewage after a downpour, just months after a £1.2million sewage system was installed. Residents of Castle Lea and Chepstow Road were faced with an emergency clean-up on Friday after heavy rain
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Thornaid raises £500 for Thornwell school appeal
MUSIC lovers flocked to the Smirnoff Bar in Chepstow on Saturday, to help raise money for Thornwell Primary school. Thornaid, was the brainchild of Chepstow school sixth-former and former Thornwell pupil, Matt Barnes. The 17-year-old who is also the
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Springwatch presenter Kate Humble plans Monmouthshire farm attraction
WILDLIFE presenter Kate Humble wants to turn a Monmouthshire farm into a centre for excellence for rural skills. The Springwatch and former Animal Park presenter and her TV producer husband Ludo Graham are also inviting the council, which owns Meend
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Chepstow marketing group launches events to boost town's tourism appeal
Chepstow Marketing Group is organising a series of mini events in Beaufort Square on Saturdays during July, August and September, as part of its attempt to boost the town's appeal to visitors. Through organising events the aim its to attract more visitors
