Read this lovely story and join Cwmbran Life in wishing him a happy birthday. Isabelle Charlotte said: "It doesn’t really feel like much of a lockdown. The NHS whom we undervalue in my opinion and absolutely take for granted.". Lockdown rules meant Bob Harpers' family couldn't crowd into his flat and give him a hug to celebrate his 80th birthday. Anyone who lives in the Torfaen county borough council area will be subject to new restrictions from September 28 at 6pm. "Our business has been overwhelmed since the first lockdown, but then not every business is as lucky.". That's just one example. Address . 01633 872121 Email us. Social distancing. The milestone was also reached on January 7 - but what is the difference? The Welsh Government has announced that Torfaen will go into local lockdown following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. An almost-deserted Cwmbran town centre during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, April 2020. "I’m happy to follow whatever rules, just a bit confusing.". Welsh beer industry launches alternative to Dry January to beat lockdown blues. Picture: South Wales Argus Camera Club member Linda Hill Nicky Harris said: "It's going to affect a lot of businesses I think, mainly hospitality. Coronavirus Cwmbran, United Kingdom . Intensive driving courses in Upper Cwmbran can offer Intensive courses for those that want to pass quickly. Cases have been linked to pubs and a … lockdown “But people are getting stressed over being locked up together at the moment, I hope that’s not what’s happened with Ruth.” One neighbour said: "This is such a shock. People will only be able to meet people they don’t live with outdoors for the time being. Friars Walk: Bistrot Pierre (For takeaway/delivery only) explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Some others said they didn't think the lockdown would have much of an effect, with some concerned lockdown fatigue might see some people flouting the rules. ", Claire Vaughan-Dare added: "I don't think it will have much effect on the number of cases as pubs are still open as well as restaurants, cafes, playcentres and schools.". A GWENT pub is to be closed down for a “flagrant disregard of the law” after it was caught by police serving alcohol and food several times during the coronavirus lockdown. Posting for 6+ years. Three-in-10 pupils miss school in part of Gwent as. Cwmbran family’s asbestos lockdown nightmare A frustrated family of four say they have spent the whole of the coronavirus lockdown living in two bedrooms after asbestos was found in their home. Wales. image caption Cwmbran is one of the towns which will be affected by restrictions in Torfaen. Ben Williams, defending, said: 'They were in a loving 44-year marriage – her death is a mystery.' "The restrictions are not definitive enough, there is no parity, and they really don't make any sense," said Tony Davies. Lydia Hartland, who lives in Croesyceiliog, said the differing boundaries could cause some confusion. Philippa Marsden told BBC Radio Wales any … Torfaen local lockdown area The restrictions will apply to anywhere that is covered by the Torfaen County borough council area, including Blaenavon, Pontypool and Cwmbran. Torfaen plea ahead of local lockdown in Cwmbran and Pontypool. Covid lockdown may last into summer due to super-infectious Covid variant, Boris Johnson warns Biden vows to get 100 million vaccinated in 100 days What the papers say – January 22 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.