Multi-million-pound 'eco-friendly' police station opens for duty in South Wales

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New purpose-built facility in Abergavenny features solar panels, battery storage systems, and a host of habitat support measures

A new multi-million-pound police station that has been purpose-built with a host of integrated green technologies and environmental features has opened its doors this week in Abergavenny, South Wales....

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