The Latest Breaking News from Blaenavon

Over 75% of UK wetlands have been destroyed – restoring them would help prevent wildfires

Firefighters have been battling a vast wildfire in the hills above Blaenavon in south Wales, spreading across more than 4,000 hectares, for three weeks.

The Conversation · Aug 20

‘It’s been very tough’: hope of progress in gruelling battle against south Wales wildfire

Efforts of emergency services and military in Blaenavon appear to be working but there are fears for the future

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

Jobs put at risk in major Welsh food business

A source said redundancies could affect sites in Abergavenny, Blaenavon and Cardiff

Wales Online · Feb 3, 2023