Over 1000 sign care home petition

MORE than 1,000 people signed a petition – handed to Monmouthshire County Council – to save Budden Crescent Respite Care Home from controversial closure.

These are the reasons we oppose closure: A letter from concerned parents

Dear Editor, United opposition to closure of Budden Crescent and the reasons why: 1, Excellent care provided, ensuring peace of mind for families to enjoy the respite provided.

Final chapter in history of Abersychan libarary as closure draws near

ABERSYCHAN library will controversially shut its doors for good in just a matter of weeks following Torfaen council’s decision to axe it.

Teenager with anorexic sister tells of her heartache

TEENAGER Nicole Ball today tells the heartbreaking story of how her sister’s eating disorders devastated her childhood.

Jazmine is back in school after cancer battle

BRAVE Pontypool youngster Jazmine Martin is back in school eight months after facing a second battle with a rare form of cancer after a tumour was found at the base of her spine, and just a year after a tumour had been removed from her kidney.

Chepstow man on child sex charges: Trial begins

A MONMOUTHSHIRE man went on trial this week accused of indecency with two children under the age of 10 during the 1980s.

Mining firm pledges £350,000 for improvements in Varteg

CAMPAIGNERS are preparing their opposition to a controversial open cast mine on the outskirts of a Torfaen village.

Man jailed for attempted robbery in Penygarn shop

A MAN who tried to rob a Pontypool shop to pay for drugs was jailed for two years yesterday.

Caldicot man is locked up for "callous" attacks on three men

By Ruth Mansfield A CALDICOT man was sentenced to three years, after attacking three men in two separate incidents.

End of chapter for Abersychan Library

ABERSYCHAN library is to be axed despite a petition to save it, and after a plea from local councillors and Torfaen MP Paul Murphy fell on deaf ears.