News
Women’s friendship group Girl Code launches at new Cwmbran venue
A women’s friendship group that started with just two members in April welcomed around 100 women to an event in Cwmbran last week.…
Keep reading
Senedd passes supplementary budget with £60m boost for additional learning needs
Schools and councils across Wales will receive an extra £60 million for additional learning needs (ALN) after the Welsh Government’s latest supplementary budget…
Keep reading
Council leaders remind councillors of importance of attending meetings
TORFAEN: Figures show councillors’ attendance for 2025/26 municipal year. v.1
Keep reading
Petition calling for full consequential funding for additional learning needs
More than 11,400 people have backed demands for UK Government funding for special educational needs to be ringfenced for schools across Wales. The…
Keep reading
Croesyceiliog RFC launches Christmas toy appeal to help local families
Croesyceiliog RFC launches Christmas Toy Appeal to support local families and charities. Croesyceiliog RFC is calling on the community to help spread some…
Keep reading
Garage can remain in place, say Torfaen planners
TORFAEN: Homeowner can retain garage and garden room built without permission. v.1
Keep reading
Two Remembrance Sunday services in Henllys
Two services are being held in Henllys to mark Remembrance Sunday. A Remembrance Service is taking place in Henllys Nature Reserve this Sunday…
Keep reading
Nine in ten bidders for £86m Gwent council contracts were Welsh firms
TORFAEN: Efforts to encourage local firms hailed as new maintenance contracts awarded. v.1
Keep reading
Magical art exhibition opens in Cwmbran
Residents are invited to explore art, spirituality and the mysteries of the universe at a new exhibition in Cwmbran. ‘As Above So Below’…
Keep reading
Conservative MS says Supreme Court ruling on sex is “crystal clear”
A Conservative MS has described the Supreme Court’s ruling on biological sex as “crystal clear” – suggesting anyone with “a shred of common…
Keep readingWales’ deputy first minister accuses Reform MSs of fuelling “hate and division”
There is a “persistent pattern” of Reform members using their position to “fuel hate and division”, Wales deputy first minister has said. Sioned…
Keep readingSenedd rejects calls to ban phones in classrooms
A proposal to introduce a legally binding, nationwide ban on mobile phones in Welsh classrooms has been rejected by the Senedd. Members voted…
Keep reading
Call for advice and information to avoid confusion for new councillors
TORFAEN: Question over advice for candidates ahead of May 2027 council elections. v.1
Keep reading
Timings for Pontnewydd Remembrance Parade and Service
Residents are invited to come together in Pontnewydd this Sunday for the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service. The event will take place…
Keep reading
Swan at Cwmbran Boating Lake euthanised after ball bearings found lodged in its neck
A swan at Cwmbran Boating Lake has been euthanised after being found with two ball bearings lodged in its neck. The bird also…
Keep reading
Residents welcome at Croesyceiliog Remembrance Sunday service
Residents are invited to attend a Remembrance Sunday service in Croesyceiliog. The service, organised by Croesyceiliog and Llanyrafon Community Council, will take place…
Keep readingCouncillors award cash from small grants scheme to community groups
TORFAEN: Awards made to local groups which councillors have a connection with. v.1
Keep reading
Chiropractic clinic planning decision overturned
TORFAEN: Decision to refuse chiropractic clinic permission reversed after three months following new application. v.1
Keep readingCardiff’s National Museum in need of £46m for urgent repairs, says Amgueddfa Cymru chief executive
Cultural services have faced “underinvestment for decades”, according to the person in charge of Wales’ museums – with Cardiff’s National Museum needing tens…
Keep readingCyber security ‘number one’ on National Library risk register
Cyber security is “number one” on the National Library of Wales’ risk register, according to its chief executive. Rhodri Llwyd Morgan’s comments came…
Keep readingLoading…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.