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Lessons learned after heatwave impacts emergency care and operations in Gwent
Gwent’s health board plans to use lessons from the recent heatwave to improve its response to “extreme weather” incidents in future v.1
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Ten-year-old Torfaen boy’s fundraising walk for his three-year-old neighbour
A ten-year-old Torfaen boy is walking up three peaks in South Wales to raise money for his neighbour who has a rare form…
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Teddy Sloman’s mum thanks community for neuroblastoma cancer fundraising campaign
“This is our life, this is our life. One minute you’re thinking everything is ok and we’re trying to make plans and have…
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Cwmbran siblings donate snacks and drinks to firefighters
This is the brother and sister who popped into Cwmbran fire station last week to drop off some snacks and drinks for the…
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Cwmbran tenor invites venues and musicians to be part of local concert tour
Cwmbran tenor Lee Cander, who appeared on Channel 4’s Your Song in May performing Nessun Dorma, is inviting local venues and musicians to…
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Bench unveiled at Croesyceiliog Cricket Club in memory of Tom Curran
A bench has been unveiled at Croesyceiliog Cricket Club in memory of Tom Curran- a former player who passed away from cancer last…
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VIDEO: Barrie Parham, 79, celebrates birthday with a 27 min 29 secs parkrun in Cwmbran
Barrie Parham celebrated his 79th birthday by running 5km in 27 min 29 seconds at Cwmbran Parkrun last Saturday. He is one of…
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Luxury cattery plan approved in Pontypool
TORFAEN: Approval granted for cattery in back garden outbuilding. v.1
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Careers Wales and Working Wales support for GCSE and A-level students
Results day isn’t the finish line – it’s the starting point. Across Torfaen, teenagers opened their A‑level results last week after months of…
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Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent prepare joint plan for new housing and employment sites
TORFAEN/BLAENAU GWENT: Steps to prepare for joint development plan agreed. v.1
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Torfaen Gymnastics Academy hopes to double capacity at new site
TORFAEN: Popular gymnastics club wants to move into industrial units. v.1
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Shilpa Desai retires from Thornhill pharmacy after 38 years
After nearly 38 years serving the Thornhill community, pharmacist Shilpa Desai has retired from Shil Pharmacy – a place she describes as “my…
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Maz’s Hairloom marks 30 years in Pontnewydd
“2pm. It’s mine.” Maz Loder was only 19 when she scribbled those words into the diary of the Pontnewydd salon she’d just bought.…
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Cwmbran Town’s Lee Trundle sidelined with shoulder injury
Cwmbran Town footballer Lee Trundle has said he shouldn’t have played in his debut game for the Crows due to an injured shoulder.…
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Forever Clapton to perform at Cwmbran’s Congress Theatre
Forever Clapton, a brand-new show for 2026, brings the sound of Eric Clapton to the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran on Saturday 26 September.…
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Changes to ‘landmark’ listed industrial building in Torfaen approved
TORFAEN: Flues added to listed building without planning permission approved. v.1
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Cwmbran man ‘smashed’ fundraising target for The Little Princess Trust
A Cwmbran man “smashed” his fundraising target for having his long hair cut short for a charity that makes wigs for children with…
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Take a Breather: Curious Community to explore wellness at next event
The free montly meet up- the Curious Community – is inviting people to take a much‑needed breather this month as their next gathering…
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Sebastopol Social Club wins top real ale award
Sebastopol Social Club has picked up a top Wales award for the quality and range of real ales it serves. The club on…
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Free course for dads and dads-to-be in Torfaen
Are you a dad – or about to become one? Torfaen Council’s For Dads, By Dads programme is now taking registrations for its…
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