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Cwmbran running pals in shock Berlin parkrun coincidence
Two friends from Cwmbran were stunned to spot each other at the finish line of a Parkrun event in Germany. The coincidence happened…
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Torfaen Play given Inspirational Team award in Cwmbran
Torfaen Play was given the Inspirational Team award at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards evening. This was read out as the team walked…
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Community invited to join Connexions Garden at Fairhill Methodist Church
Residents looking to grow their own vegetables or flowers – and enjoy some company while they do it – are being invited to…
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Leanne Furley given Overcoming Adversity Award in Cwmbran
Leanne Furley was given the Overcoming Adversity Award at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards held on Friday 6 March in the Parkway Hotel. This…
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Piping Hot Cwmbran scoops arts award
The Outstanding Contribution to the Arts award was given to Piping Hot Cwmbran at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards evening. This was read…
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Ambulance response times in Gwent improved
AMBULANCE response times across Gwent have shown an improvement in the latest figures published. Welsh Government statistics show during February this year there were 793 calls in…
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Senedd candidates say recruiting more doctors could improve the NHS in Gwent
NO waits longer than seven days for a GP appointment and recruiting more doctors could improve the NHS in Gwent. That’s according to…
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Restoration of derelict church could move a step closer
WORK to restore a derelict church in a prominent town centre location could soon take a step forward. Plans to bring the former…
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Pontypool car park refurbishment plans approved
A REVAMP intended to breathe new life into a tired multistorey car park has been dismissed as like something from the 1970s. Councillors…
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Housing association’s former HQ to be sold
A HOUSING association has confirmed it intends to sell a former headquarters in Pontypool when it moves to a new city base. Hedyn Homes has…
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Michelle Robins given Health & Wellbeing Champion Award in Cwmbran
This was read out as Michelle Robins was given the Health & Wellbeing Champion Award at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards held on Friday…
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Cwmbran pub asks council for permission to retain play area and decking
A PUB has asked a council to bring to an end years of wrangling over its children’s play area and decking. More than 3,000 people…
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List of political parties and independent candidates to contest Sir Fynwy Torfaen constituency
NINE political parties and two independent candidates will contest the new Sir Fynwy Torfaen constituency at May’s Senedd election. The May 7 poll is the…
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Alice Bosley given Inspirational Person award in Cwmbran
The Inspirational Person award at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards was given to Alice Bosley. This was read out to the audience as…
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Cwmbran RFC under 11s launch fundraiser to support growing team
Cwmbran RFC under 11s have launched a fundraising appeal to help cover rising costs and ensure every young player has the kit and…
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Teen cast ready to shine in Beauty and the Beast at the Congress Theatre
This is the young cast of Beginners Call, who are performing Beauty and the Beast Jr at the Congress Theatre this week. The…
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Councillors approve restaurant overlooking town’s Italian Gardens
SUPPORTING pillars for a restaurant that will overhang a park and intended to resemble trees have been dropped in newly approved scaled back plans. A council…
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Private faith school in former Cwmbran call centre approved
A FORMER call centre is to be converted to a private faith school after a council committee gave the go-ahead. Councillors were told a…
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Pontnewydd cafe bid rejected again after planning inspector upholds refusal
A DECISION to refuse permission to open a cafe in a former beauty salon has been upheld on appeal. However the independent planning…
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Hoarding support service kept in place as Torfaen approves new funding
A SUPPORT service for hoarders who collect property and struggle to discard items will continue to be funded by a Gwent council. Staff offer practical…
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