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Latest news for Torfaen
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Torfaen burglary blitz brings 42 arrests
A three-month police operation to reduce burglaries in Torfaen has resulted in 42 arrests. A dedicated team of 11 police officers and detectives launched Operation Monnow three months ago to halt a steady rise in burglary numbers in the borough.
Truancy patrols catch twelve school skippers
Truancy patrols in North Torfaen caught 12 teenagers skipping school on Tuesday this week. Officers from Pontypool Neighbourhood Policing Team and education welfare officers from Torfaen County Borough Council joined forces to patrol the area looking for youngsters skipping school.
Newspaper offered council office
A council is providing a weekly newspaper with an office one day a week after it closed its base in a town.
Governors 'blamed over schools'
As two councils apply to dismiss their school governors, the Liberal Democrats warn they may be blamed for falling standards.
Gwent Police commissioner bid launched by solicitor Hamish Sandison
A solicitor who fought Monmouth in the 2010 election for Labour wants to be the first Police & Crime Commissioner in Gwent.
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