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ewport is celebrating the 10th anniversary of it being granted a Royal charter making it a city and we’ve been fi nding out how good
this has been for business. In the third of our features on the fi ve unitary
authority areas which make up the former county of Gwent, we’ve visited Torfaen to fi nd out what the area has to offer new and existing businesses. We examine the burden of red tape, look at
the changes about to happen in the legal sector and fi nd out how super-fast broadband will make a huge difference to business in the area. Our six partners – Kymin, University of Wales, Newport, Harding Evans, Parker and Co, Purnells
4 News 9 Dealing with bankruptcy 10 The legal perspective 13 Financial focus 15 University offerings 16 Rodney Parade 18 Happy 10th anniversary 22 How responsible are you? 25 More on social media 26 Going legal 30 Food, gadgets and games
and Rodney Parade – have answered three hot questions for us – see what they have to say about apprenticeships! We’ve spoken to
three companies set up during the recession to see how they are doing and get some advice for others who may be thinking about going it alone. And we’ve been to lots of different events with
our camera – so you’ll have to check if you’ve been snapped! Jo Barnes Editor
32 All about Torfaen 36 Hot topics
38 Cutting through the red tape
42 Business in the fast lane 45 Recession babies 49 Me and my motor 50 Business motor 52 Out and about
58 Newport solicitor Keith Evans answers 20 questions
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Editor: Jo Barnes Contact: 01633 777240 e-mail:
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