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NewsSouth Wales Argus

Garage resubmits plan to convert part of building into takeaway

A planning application has been submitted to Blaenau Gwent Council to change a garage into a takeaway in Abertillery.

22 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Man accused of strangling woman to face jury trial just before Christmas

A 38-year-old man accused of intentionally strangling a woman and causing actual bodily harm in Abertillery has pleaded not guilty and will stand trial

16 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Woman caught speeding at 42mph in 20mph zone gets six points

Kelly Hughes, 39, of Abertillery, was fined and given six penalty points after admitting driving at 42mph in a 20mph zone on Beaufort Road, Ebbw Vale

31 July 2026
South Wales Argus

Nearly everyone opposed school closure – but councillors could approve it anyway

Despite universal opposition Blaenau Gwent education chiefs will advise councillors to go ahead with the closure of a primary school in Abertillery.

10 July 2026
South Wales Argus

“No clear pathway” - Woman urges better support for people living with chronic pain

A woman from Abertillery has spoken out about the "cracks" in NHS care after waiting 25 years for a diagnosis

3 July 2026
South Wales Argus

Police launch search for missing 13-year-old Dominic last seen in Cwmbran

Missing 13-year-old from Abertillery has links to Cwmbran

2 July 2026
South Wales Argus

Car sales site ran for years without permission — now a bid to legalise it

Plans to legitimise a car sales showroom that has been operating without planning permission in Abertillery for nearly five years have been lodged.

11 June 2026
South Wales Argus

Two men killed in mining accident near Abertillery 100 years ago

This week, we take a look at some of the stories we reported back in 1926 and 1976.

8 June 2026
South Wales Argus

Locked Up - Dangerous driver, domestic abuser, thieves and drug dealer caged

THESE criminals from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Abertillery and Tredegar have been jailed recently.

7 June 2026
South Wales Argus

'Cowardly' domestic abuser left ex-partner in 'constant state of fear'

DOMESTIC abuser Mark Powell, 44, of Abertillery, left his now ex-partner in a ‘constant state of fear’ after harassing her for almost two years.

30 May 2026
South Wales Argus

Police seize BMW after driver caught without insurance

BMW car seized by Gwent Police in Abertillery after driver was caught without insurance

17 May 2026
South Wales Argus

Thug pleads guilty to harassing and assaulting woman

Mark Powell, 44, of Attlee Avenue, Abertillery was remanded in custody ahead of sentence

10 May 2026
South Wales Argus

Man appears in court charged with GBH with intent after ‘alleyway assault’

Ian Hulme, 55, is accused of attacking Dean Howells off Division Street in Abertillery at around midnight on Monday, May 4

8 May 2026
South Wales Argus

55-year-old charged after man left with 'serious' head injuries

A 55-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after a serious assault in an Abertillery alleyway. He is due before Newport Magistrates’ Court today.

6 May 2026
South Wales Argus

8-year-old from Gwent completes mud run in memory of her Nan

An eight-year-old girl from Abertillery has completed a mud-filled challenge, raising over £600 in memory of her grandmother.

6 May 2026
South Wales Argus

Arrest after 60-year-old found critically injured with 'serious head injury'

Police say a 55‑year‑old man has been arrested after a 60‑year‑old man suffered a serious head injury in an alleyway off Division Street in Abertillery.

5 May 2026
South Wales Argus

Man suffers serious head injury after late-night alleyway attack

Gwent Police are appealing for information following reports of a serious assault on Division Street in Abertillery

4 May 2026
South Wales Argus

Primary school closure moves closer – even as parents strongly object

A final decision on closing a primary school in Abertillery is set to be taken by all councillors this summer.

4 May 2026
South Wales Argus

Council faces huge dilemma after massive opposition to school closure

PLANS to close a primary school in Abertillery have gone down like a lead balloon.

3 May 2026
South Wales Argus

Elderly pedestrian taken to hospital after crash on this street

An 85-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Alma Street, Abertillery.

23 April 2026

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