Areas within those towns and therefore impacted by the local lockdown in Torfaen county can be found below, although it is not an exhaustive list. A LOCKSMITH from Pontypool has launched a new business this month, which he said has given him hope after a difficult lockdown. Following the recent Lockdown, volunteers of The Railway prepare to reopen, utilising all the funds from the appeal. ©Copyright 2001-2021. “The night my husband died I didn’t know any of my neighbours,” she said. 51 talking about this. Those living in Blaenavon, Pontypool, Cwmbran and more will not be allowed to enter or leave the county without a reasonable excuse. Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli says European Super League can no longer go ahead. The Open Hearth: A LOCKDOWN TAKEAWAY - See 145 traveler reviews, 52 candid photos, and great deals for Pontypool, UK, at Tripadvisor. In the window of the Peacocks store on Crane Street, Pontypool, there are two signs that neatly encapsulate the world in which we now live. Are there people doing shopping for each other walking dogs if their owns can’t get out? Each day I would pop half a dozen eggs on their doorsteps. Great to have some benches at the top too. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Coronavirus - visiting your local Citizens Advice. Showrooms at #Cardiff #Pontypool #Caldicot & #Caerphilly #FinanceAvailable Due to current lockdown restrictions we have had to close our showrooms for Christmas early. 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AN INSPIRATIONAL man from Pontypool who lost his job in lockdown will cycle to Berlin on Saturday in search of a new challenge. By Tom Moody @TomMoodyArgus Trainee Reporter A LOCKSMITH from Pontypool has launched a new business this month, which he said has given him hope after a difficult lockdown. Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport and Rhondda Cynon Taf were already under lockdown, while Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, became the … “I hope that as we come out of the other side that all these things we are doing keep going. People will only be able to meet people they don’t live with outdoors for the time being. During the latest lockdown, you are not alone. Mrs Yhnell, who keeps chickens, decided then to leave fresh eggs out for her neighbours to make sure they didn’t run out. Joe Richardson lost his job earlier this year in a round of redundancies at Media Wales during the initial coronavirus lockdown. The Argus' We’re in it Together campaign is here to help direct you to any services you may need and show what services are on hand that you may not know you needed. This means meeting indoors (in people’s houses, in a pub or elsewhere) with anyone you don’t live with is not allowed at the moment unless you have a good reason, such as providing care to a vulnerable person. Dragons' Jamie Roberts and fiancee Nicole Ramson announce birth of baby boy. “When the first lockdown started the shops were seeing people panic buy leading to shortages. People are down in the dumps and we are trying to look at our mental health and mindfulness. A LOCKSMITH from Pontypool has launched a new business this month, which he said has given him hope after a difficult lockdown. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. “The latest recruit of among my neighbours brews his own beer so all of the maize and barley from his process is now given to the chickens as food rather than going to refuse,” she said. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. They will not be able to form, or be in, extended households (sometimes known as ‘bubbles’). I will never stop giving my neighbours eggs.”. “Are you doing simple kind gestures for your community? Michael Buchanan, has been in Torfaen, where Pontypool is located, for the Welsh lockdown, and has sent a series of reports on the impact of coronavirus restrictions. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. “I now have fresh produce, wine, pumpkins, chicken food, marmalade and jam, but most of all I have a community of lovely neighbours whose doors I could knock and the door would open in my time of need.”. The restrictions will apply to anywhere that is covered by the Torfaen County borough council area, including Blaenavon, Pontypool and Cwmbran. One welcomes shoppers back from the spring lockdown. She supports and encourages families who want to improve where they live and work by using their own skills to create projects that they feel are important in their local community. Great views from the top, shame it opens rarely. Pontypool community's small acts of kindness during lockdown By Tom Moody @TomMoodyArgus Trainee Reporter During the latest lockdown, you are not alone. Local restrictions are being imposed across the whole of Torfaen from 6pm tomorrow (Monday), the Welsh Government announced earlier today amid "rising rates" of coronavirus in the area. We're in it Together: Full list of support services available throughout Gwent. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. A Gannett Company. A hidden lagoon is being used by coronavirus lockdown rule-breakers, some travelling 100 miles for a walk. That’s due to the power of new, state-of-the-art floodlights recently installed at the venue which hosts 11 teams all the way up from mini sections to the senior first XV. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. “It depended how many eggs the girls gave me as to how many neighbours I could cover.”. “So, there it started. It is found right at the top of Pontypool Park and has stunning views out over the valley … If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. The imposition of a lockdown in Torfaen means that, from tomorrow, Monmouthshire will be the only one of Gwent's five council areas … SHOPPERS returned to Cwmbran and Pontypool town centres today as non-essential retailers were allowed to reopen for the first time since before Christmas. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. The Little Crown Inn & Restaurant: Sunday Dinner After Lockdown - See 405 traveler reviews, 75 candid photos, and great deals for Pontypool, UK, at Tripadvisor. Calum Greig has launched ‘Pops Locks’, a locksmith company based in Torfaen and the surrounding areas offering domestic, commercial and automotive locksmith … Anna-Marie Yhnell, from Garndiffaith, wanted to do something to help her neighbours after seeing empty shelves in the shops as a result of panic buying in April during the first lockdown. Mrs Yhnell said, before the pandemic, she had not got to know her neighbours, but now she wishes she had done it sooner - particularly when, in 2018, her husband passed away. Wet walk in lockdown to blow away the cobwebs and get some air. CharIie's: Sunday Dinner During Lockdown - See 6 traveler reviews, 24 candid photos, and great deals for Pontypool, UK, at Tripadvisor. 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The restrictions will apply to anywhere that is covered by the Torfaen County borough council area, including Blaenavon, Pontypool and … Mrs Yhnell’s neighbours have also been returning the favour - sharing their homemade and home grown goods with each other. “It improves neighbours' relationships. Everyone over 11 will be required to wear face coverings in indoor places, which are open to the public, such as shops, as well as on public transport – as is the case in the rest of Wales (there are some limited exemptions for people with disabilities and medical conditions – these are the same as for public transport). Mrs Yhnell is a volunteer with Bron Afon’s Helping Families Work project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Map of Torfaen as county goes into local lockdown, There are always big stories on WalesOnline - don't miss any with our daily email. Postcard from WW2 veteran arrives in the UK 77 years late - what it said. With Wales now deep into its third lockdown, Mrs Yhnell said she wanted to encourage as many people as possible to start doing small acts of kindness, as she has seen how they quickly spread. A WOMAN from Torfaen has been helping her neighbours by supplying them with fresh eggs through lockdown. ON THE eve of local lockdown restrictions, Torfaen's council leader has called on residents to "pull together" and protect each other. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. For our full list of services all over Gwent, click here. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Plant and Machinery Hire, South Wales “I look back and wish I could have knocked one of the doors for help or just so somebody could watch my boy while I had to do CPR. Five Welsh seaside resorts ranked among the best in the UK by Which? Here's a map of the Torfaen area and the places included in the local lockdown. 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News on Pontypool, Cwmbran and Blaenavon from the Pontypool Free Press Prince Harry ‘back in the UK’ ahead of Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral on Saturday. The restrictions, which will apply to everyone living in Neath Port Talbot, Vale of Glamorgan and Torfaen, are: Something went wrong, please try again later. Caerphilly has gone into lockdown, becoming the first county in Wales to face tougher restrictions following a spike in Covid-19 cases. Unit 17-20, North Pontypool Industrial Park, Pontnewynydd (4,642.68 mi) Pontypool, UK NP4 6PB President Biden Promises to Slash Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50 Percent by 2030. As lockdown ends and the gyms open up, show the world what you can do! Anyone who lives in the Torfaen county borough council area will be subject to new restrictions from September 28 at 6pm. The Open Hearth: Father's Day in Lockdown - See 145 traveler reviews, 52 candid photos, and great deals for Pontypool, UK, at Tripadvisor. 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