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This Week in Tredegar

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Demolition begins on fire-damaged former pub as 36 flats get green light

Demolition begins at Pontllanfraith’s former Tredegar Junction Hotel, set to become 36 affordable flats, including nine for social rent, backed by the Council.

South Wales Argus·2d ago
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"It is rare to see such an arrogant proposal" - Quarry expansion blocked

A planned quarry extension near Tredegar has been blocked over its impact on common land.

South Wales Argus·29 Sept
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Major Newport employer closes office for final time after decades in the city

Lloyds closes its Tredegar Park office in Newport in a blow for city, relocating staff to Cardiff. The bank says there will be no job losses.

South Wales Argus·26 Sept
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New children's care home plans aren't on the table - but there's a catch

Blaenau Gwent Council has no current plans for more children’s care homes, following two facilities in Tredegar, but future development is not ruled out.

South Wales Argus·17 Sept
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Drink-driver banned after getting behind the wheel whilst over the limit

Michael Szefler, 37, of Tredegar, has been banned from driving for three years after being caught over the drink-drive limit in Cardiff.

South Wales Argus·16 Sept
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Revealed: Picture of woman who made false claims ex-husband cop was a rapist

Jennifer Pritchard, 47, from Tredegar was jailed after falsely accusing her police officer ex-husband of being a rapist and baby killer in a malicious Facebook campaign

South Wales Argus·14 Sept
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Girl, 13, from Tredegar missing for days

Officers are appealing for information to help them find Lacey

Wales Online·14 Sept
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Man admits controlling ex-girlfriend for 15 months on day of trial

A Tredegar man admitted controlling and coercive behaviour towards his former girlfriend over a 15-month period and pleaded guilty to a burglary offence at Cardiff Crown Court

South Wales Argus·10 Sept
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Locked Up – Neighbour from hell, festival thug and NHS car thief jailed

A neighbour who threatened to kill a baby, a festival attacker, a cannabis grower and other offenders from Newport, Cwmbran, Tredegar and Caerphilly have been jailed

South Wales Argus·6 Sept
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First look - Images reveal new adventure play area planned for historic estate

National Trust Cymru to open a new inclusive children’s play area at Tredegar House, Newport, celebrating heritage and sustainability.

South Wales Argus·4 Sept
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What happened after residents reported a suspicious vehicle?

A damaged and unsecured vehicle has been recovered by police in Tredegar following a report from the public.

South Wales Argus·30 Aug
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Drivers blocked pavements and roads, so police took action

Police have issued parking notices in Tredegar following reports of vehicles blocking pavements and causing obstructions.

South Wales Argus·30 Aug
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Man admits stealing £7,000 quad bike and racially abusing police officer

A Tredegar man has admitted stealing a £7,000 quad bike from a garage in Clydach and racially abusing a police officer

South Wales Argus·29 Aug
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Tredegar House to welcome visitors for free during Cadw Open Doors

A historic house in Newport will open its doors to the public free of charge next month as part of Cadw's annual celebration of Welsh heritage.

South Wales Argus·28 Aug
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Residents told to shut windows as Category 3 wildfire keeps burning

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is tackling a Category 3 wildfire at Cefn Golau, Tredegar.

South Wales Argus·24 Aug
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Police are carrying out regular patrols - but what are residents being urged to do?

Regular police patrols are taking place in Tredegar as part of ongoing community engagement efforts.

South Wales Argus·23 Aug
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People desperately try to stop New Tredegar wildfire spreading to homes

A fire broke out in a Welsh village and locals took it upon themselves to stop it spreading

Wales Online·21 Aug
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Sexual 'predator' who humiliated and degraded two women jailed for 12 years

Tredegar man jailed for 12 years after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another

South Wales Argus·21 Aug
Council

Volunteers remove tyres and car parts from Tredegar river

Volunteers remove tyres and car parts from Tredegar river  Wales 247

Wales 247·17 Aug
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Men facing jail after they plead guilty to heroin and cocaine supply offences

David McPaul and Nicky Harris have admitted supplying heroin and cocaine in Tredegar and now face immediate jail sentences at court

South Wales Argus·17 Aug
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Man pleads guilty to urinating in public in town centre

Jason Llewellyn from Tredegar has pleaded guilty to urinating in public in Castle Street

South Wales Argus·15 Aug
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Huge fire breaks out at old bank in Tredegar

Fire crews were called to the fire in the centre of Tredegar just before 4.30pm on Sunday

Wales Online·10 Aug
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Take a trip down memory lane with these pics from an agricultural show

20 years ago, the South Wales Argus reported on the 133rd St Mellons Agricultural Show, which took place in the grounds of Tredegar House. Check out these pictures.

South Wales Argus·10 Aug
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Pictures from the sunshine at Newport's Tredegar House

Here is a selection of images from a day out at Newport's Tredegar House in the sunshine by South Wales Argus Camera Club member Louise Jones.

South Wales Argus·4 Aug
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Man pleads guilty to supplying heroin and cocaine over 18-month period

A Tredegar man has admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin over an 18-month period

South Wales Argus·1 Aug
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Historic museum could become Wales’ first wellbeing centre for children

A “flagship” education and wellbeing centre for people with additional learning needs could open in New Tredegar’s Winding House Museum.

South Wales Argus·26 Jul
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Live Police helicopter spotted circling Tredegar Park

Welcome to our live blog as we bring you the latest updates after a police helicopter was spotted circling above Tredegar Park in Newport. We are working to find out more about the reason behind the a

South Wales Argus·22 Jul
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Grade II listed house with 'abundance of character' up for sale

A Grade II listed imposing semi-detached home in Rhymney, near Tredegar, has gone on the market for £475,000.

South Wales Argus·21 Jul
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Delight for pupils at this school after torched minibus is replaced

A primary school in Tredegar has received a new minibus after its previous vehicle was stolen and torched.

South Wales Argus·21 Jul
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'Blank canvas' house with 'fantastic potential' for sale in Tredegar

A two-bedroom terraced house, described as a "perfect blank canvas", is up for sale in Tredegar.

South Wales Argus·21 Jul
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'Deeply loved' three-year-old dies after tragic holiday swimming pool incident

An inquest has been opened after a three-year-old girl from New Tredegar died after drowning in a swimming pool while on holiday on Mallorca.

South Wales Argus·20 Jul
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Gwent Shopping Centre bought by council in major regeneration plan

Gwent Shopping Centre in Tredegar has been bought as part of a town’s regeneration plans.

South Wales Argus·10 Jul
Council

Blaenau Gwent Council buys Tredegar shopping centre to support regeneration plans

Blaenau Gwent Council buys Tredegar shopping centre to support regeneration plans  Wales 247

Wales 247·10 Jul
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Man admits GBH and assault offences and is sent to crown court for sentence

A Tredegar man has been committed to Cardiff Crown Court for sentencing after admitting a series of violent and public order offences arising from incidents in Cardiff

South Wales Argus·8 Jul
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One punch left dad fighting for life as family were told to ‘prepare for the worst’

A man who left a father fighting for life with a single punch outside a Tredegar bar has avoided jail

South Wales Argus·7 Jul
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A potential way to ease congestion and lane jumping on M4 in Newport

I think that a designated lane should start on the M4 from the Coldra to the exit for Newport and Cwmbran and going east from Tredegar Park to the Malpas exit.

South Wales Argus·4 Jul
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Stolen motorbike found hidden during high-visibility drug patrols

A stolen motorbike was located during high-visibility patrols in Tredegar over the weekend.

South Wales Argus·24 Jun
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This ivy-covered chapel could sell for £5,000 – but what’s really inside for buyers?

An ivy-covered, stone-built former chapel in New Tredegar could sell at auction for £5,000.

South Wales Argus·9 Jun
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Welsh rugby player dies suddenly aged 32 as club rocked by second tragedy

The father of three from New Tredegar died suddenly on Sunday, it has been announced

Wales Online·8 Jun
Council

Young volunteers transform Tredegar skate park during Volunteers’ Week

Young volunteers transform Tredegar skate park during Volunteers’ Week  Wales 247

Wales 247·5 Jun
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Two vehicles seized by police - one stolen, one linked to anti-social behaviour

Police have seized two vehicles in Tredegar with one reported stolen and the other linked to anti-social behaviour.

South Wales Argus·4 Jun
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Plans for 14-bed HMO spark debate over ‘who it’s really for’

PLANS have been lodged with Blaenau Gwent planners to convert a building in Tredegar into a 14-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO).

South Wales Argus·4 Jun
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Plans to turn Tredegar building into 14-bedroom HMO

The plans, submitted to Blaenau Gwent council planners, are to convert Elmwood House in the Georgetown area of the town into a "sui generic house" class so that it can become a 14-bedroom HMO.

Wales Online·3 Jun
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Disruption as sinkhole causes Tredegar road to be blocked off

'Hearing about the sinkholes we’ve had recently in south Wales, it’s a bit of a concern'

Wales Online·2 Jun
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Man pleads guilty to computer misuse offence

Adam Saunders, 31, of St James Park, Tredegar pleads guilty to computer misuse offence

South Wales Argus·30 May
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Man jailed for 4½ years for burglary and SUV theft

Liman Xhebexhia, 40, of Morgan Street, Tredegar was jailed for burglary and the theft of a Kia Sorento SUV

South Wales Argus·30 May
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Three accused of headstone fraud appear in court

The allegations centre around a Tredegar company called Valleys Memorials Ltd

South Wales Argus·30 May
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Spacious family home for sale in one of Tredegar's 'most sought after' areas

A unique, spacious family home in Tredegar is up for sale for offers in the region of £575,000.

South Wales Argus·27 May
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'The electorate have shown their discontent with Labour'

What a historic moment, having been born in Tredegar, the home of the NHS, Aneurin Bevan's constituency, after the results of the Senedd election, the electorate have shown their discontent with Labou

South Wales Argus·23 May