Pontypool

American

[pon-tuh-pool] / ˈpɒn təˌpul /

noun

a town in Torfaen, in SE Wales.

Pontypool British

/ ˌpɒntɪˈpuːl /

noun

an industrial town in E Wales, in Torfaen county borough: famous for lacquered ironware in the 18th century. Pop: 35 447 (2001)

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Olly needed hospital treatment for burns after pushing Daisy out of the way as the firework toppled over and flew straight towards a crowd at a Bonfire Night display in Pontypool, Torfaen.

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The actor and writer from Pontypool in south Wales said she found her diagnosis "tricky" at first, partly because of the "cookie-cutter" way autism was portrayed in the media.

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Born in Pontypool, he grew up on a Trevethin council estate and attended West Monmouth Comprehensive School.

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Thomas is in 86th position in the tour, more than 16 minutes behind overall leader Romain Gregoire following Saturday's "emotional" fifth stage between Pontypool and The Tumble.

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Labour ministers and Torfaen politicians Lynne Neagle and Nick Thomas-Symonds said they were still hearing complaints about Pontypool Medical Centre, one of the company's three remaining surgeries in the health board area.

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