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Former Wrexham and Swansea City player Lee Trundle signs for Cwmbran Town
49-year-old Lee Trundle has signed for Cwmbran Town FC after a long career where he built a cult following thanks to his skills…
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‘Early next year’ has passed: Lift at Cwmbran’s Morrisons still not repaired
Work to repair the lift in Morrisons car park in Cwmbran is due to start “soon” and be finished by the “autumn.” The…
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Railway bridge won’t be replaced or adapted this financial year
TORFAEN: Row over access improvements to railway bridge. v.1
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Cwmbran Tennis Club launches £15k appeal to resurface worn courts
Cwmbran Tennis Club has launched a crowdfunder to resurface three of its six courts so it can “handle the demand” from people wanting…
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First Minister questioned on housing, the Armed Forces, and Nation of Sanctuary plan in FMQs
Rhun ap Iorwerth fielded questions on housing shortages, the Armed Forces, and the Nation of Sanctuary as he returned for his third First…
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‘A special place’: Kevin McCormack looks back on a lifetime in sport from Coed Eva to Fratton Park
“Football is football because of people like Kev.” Those are the kind words of Peter Crouch, the England football international, about Cwmbran man…
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Saracen Rufftrax bike stolen from garden in Pontypool
Gwent Police are appealing for information after a bicycle was stolen from a garden. The theft took place in the early hours of…
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Ethics and standards annual report presented to Torfaen councillors
TORFAEN: Standards Committee chairman’s report. v.1
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Cwmbran walking football tournament raises money for Prostate Cancer UK
Organisers of a 12-hour walking football tournament in Cwmbran say they’ve beaten their fundraising target of £1,000 and hope to pass £2,000 by…
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New Cwmbran support group for friendship and advice
A new community support group has started meeting at the Carro Lounge in Cwmbran town centre, offering residents a place to make friends,…
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Cwmbran paddleboarders enjoy ‘once‑in‑a‑lifetime’ trip to Venice and Slovenia
A Cwmbran‑based paddleboard club has taken members on a “once in a lifetime” adventure to explore the famous canals of Venice – all…
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Torfaen Museum to receive extra £20,000 from council
Torfaen: A STRUGGLING museum is set to receive a vital one-off payment to safeguard some of its area’s most important historical treasures. v.1
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Wales’ new Deputy First Minister faces questions for the first time in Plenary
Wales’ Deputy First Minister said transgender people “feel under siege” as she faced questions on gender identity guidance in schools and the implementation…
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Temporary classrooms at Torfaen school to be replaced
TEMPORARY classrooms built less than 20 years ago are to be demolished and replaced at a primary school. v.1
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‘Options report’ for former Arthur Jenkins care home in Blaenavon
THE future use of a care home which closed in November last year is being considered by senior council officers. v.1
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Six political parties to contest Llantarnam Ward vacancy
SIX political parties will contest a borough council seat last represented by Reform UK in an upcoming by-election. v.1
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Councillors updated on Welsh Language Standards progress in Torfaen
Torfaen council has approved annual Welsh language standards report. v.1
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Pontypool plein air art competition returns for 2026
Artists from across Torfaen are invited to take part in the Pontypool ‘Plein Air’ Art Competition 2026, with three days of outdoor painting…
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Author MK Jones publishes latest book
An author who first appeared on Cwmbran Life in 2015 has published her latest book. Mary Jones writes under the name MJ Jones.…
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New Cwmbran book club ‘Forbidden Chapters’ welcomes new members
A new community book club in Cwmbran is inviting people to join its growing group of readers. Forbidden Chapters Bookclub, founded by Mya…
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