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Cwmbran pub hosts fundraiser for Thailand bike crash man
A Cwmbran pub is hosting a fundraising event on Sunday for a local man involved in a serious motorbike crash in Thailand. Ronald…
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PTFA at Cwmbran High School appeal for raffle prizes for ‘BranFest’
Can you donate a prize to help pupils at Cwmbran High School? The school’s Parent, Teacher, and Friends Association (PTFA) is holding a…
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Cwmbran woman, 71, says lifting weights has given her ‘a new lease on life’
A 71-year-old Cwmbran woman says lifting weights has made her “stronger” and given her “a new lease on life.” Meryl Young started at…
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Cwmbran schoolfriends take part in Cardiff Pretty Muddy 5k run
Six Cwmbran friends have raised over £1,600 (and an extra £324 in Give Aid) for Cancer Research UK. They took part in May’s…
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Cwmbran boxer takes gold at British Tri Nations Championships
Torfaen Warriors ABC’s Shane McIntyre won the British Tri Nations Championships last weekend in Cardiff – beating a former European champion. The 50kg…
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Cwmbran man takes on 100-mile Rat Race Castle to Castle Ultra run
A Cwmbran man is taking on the challenge of an ultramarathon once again to raise funds for the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff,…
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Torfaen man shares kidney charity story
The Popham Kidney Support fundraiser at the Halfway pub in Old Cwmbran on Sunday 25 May became one of those events where story…
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Gwent heart charity celebrates 40th anniversary
The Gwent Cardiac Rehab Trust Fund is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The charity helped fund the first cardiac rehab programme in Wales. It…
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REVIEW: Rhondda Escape Rooms in Tonypandy
I’ve got a new skill to add to my CV. “Expert Torch Holder”. This is part of an occasional series called ‘Cwmbran Life…
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Halfway pub in Cwmbran holds kidney charity fundraiser
A Cwmbran pub hosted an outdoor event in its car park to raise money for a charity that has supported a local teenager…
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Pontypool Boxing Club thanks two local businesses for support
The team at Pontyool Boxing Club has thanked two local businesses for helping them out. A social media post from the club said:…
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Cwmbran butcher forced to move to Pontypool after indoor adventure park plan approved
A trader in Cwmbran’s Marketplace (‘In Shops’) says the owners of Cwmbran town centre should be held “accountable” for a planning commitment they…
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Over 100 Gwent hair and beauty professionals trained to spot signs of cancer
HAIRDRESSERS have been trained to spot signs of skin cancer and a call has been made to reach out to barbers as well. …
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Award-winning DJ runs hip-hop culture workshops in south Wales
A man who has run classes in hip-hop culture to around 30,000 children and young people is bringing his workshop to the Cwmbran…
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The Hungry Fork told to close months after opening in Cwmbran
Mother and daughter Rose and Nicole Seaward invested £7,000 in opening a food business in Cwmbran’s Marketplace (‘In Shops’). They proudly served their…
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Tidy Butt coffee shop: Mental health charity to open coffee shop centre in Torfaen
A local mental health charity is opening a coffee shop and wellness centre in Torfaen. Tidy Butt is bringing its services to a…
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Hospital car park could be covered with canopy of solar panels
A CAR park at Gwent’s largest hospital could be turned into an energy generation hub using solar power. NHS body the Aneurin Bevan…
Keep readingGwent health board reports best cancer targets performance but falls short of national expectations
GWENT’S NHS board has reported its best performance against cancer targets yet but has still fallen short of national expectations. Health boards in…
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Mental health support contract awarded for people at risk of homelessness
A CONTRACT to support the mental health of people at risk of homelessness has been approved by a council cabinet. The mental health…
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New Greggs store opens after ‘unhealthy food’ objections from health chiefs
A NEW Greggs bakery which health chiefs tried to stop over objections to “unhealthy food” has opened. The popular chain, that describes itself…
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