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Extra funding to boost youth support, apprenticeships and ALN aervices
A BETTER than expected funding award from the Welsh Government has led to a proposed council tax rise being reduced. Torfaen Borough Council…
Keep readingFees and service charges for Torfaen’s temporary accommodation to increase
FEES and charges paid by people living in temporary accommodation for the homeless in Torfaen and rents at a Gypsy Traveller site are to increase. …
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Council buys new recycling centre site to help meet targets
A SITE for a new recycling centre to sort items collected at the kerbside has been purchased by a council struggling to meet…
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Planning error with new heating system at Big Pit
A NEW heating and ventilation system was installed at the Big Pit mining museum nearly two years ago without planning permission due to…
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Santander to close Cwmbran branch in May 2026
Santander has announced that its branch in Cwmbran town centre will permanently close on Wednesday 13 May 2026. The bank says it is…
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Kyokushinkai Karate: Morgan Mates wins two medals in New York
A Cwmbran teenager has returned from America with two trophies after competing in an international karate tournament. Morgan Mates, 17, flew to New…
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Deaf racing driver launches schools tour with pilot visit
Deaf Welsh racing driver Caleb McDuff, 18, has officially launched his new schools tour with a visit and talk to a class of…
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Gwent Police told 6.99% increase for local taxpayers is too high
Local taxpayers should not foot a 6.99% higher bill to fund Gwent Police next year, the region’s police and crime panel has concluded.…
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Five candidates to stand in Two Locks election for Cwmbran Community Council seat
REFORM UK is fielding a candidate in a by-election called because of the poor attendance of one of its councillors. The Two Locks by-election…
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Former Cwmbran bank can become tanning studio
PLANS to use part of a former bank branch as a tanning studio have been given the go-ahead. The TSB Bank closed its branch…
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Cwmbran Town U13s take on Three Peaks challenge to fund football dreams
Young footballers from Cwmbran Town AFC’s U13s are gearing up for a physical and mental challenge- climbing three iconic Welsh mountains in the…
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Fishing at Llandegfedd: Prices for 2026 season
Llandegfedd Lake has released its 2026 fishing and boat‑hire prices, with a full range of permits available for trout, coarse and pike fishing.…
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Fashion show fundraiser at Cwmbran Library
Cwmbran Library will host a Ladies’ Pop‑up Shop and Fun Fashion Show on Wednesday 25 February 2026, raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.…
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Maternity and neonatal services revamp backed by health chiefs
A REVAMP of maternity and neonatal services, which are below national standards, at Gwent’s biggest hospital has been backed by health chiefs. They heard at…
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Speculation that single Welsh police force could be formed
PROPOSALS to overhaul policing and the creation of larger forces have led to speculation that a single Welsh force could be formed. Little…
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Health board yet to get improvement guidance from Welsh Government
GWENT’S NHS board still hasn’t been told what it needs to do to improve, seven weeks since the Welsh Government moved it towards special measures. Welsh health secretary…
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Women’s walking football tournament kicks off in Cwmbran
Cwmbran Celtic Walking Football Club is hosting a Women’s Walking Football Tournament on Saturday 31 January 2026. The first matches kick off at…
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£7,100 raised at charity concert in Cwmbran with Sir Gareth Edwards
An incredible £7,100 was raised last Friday evening at a fundraising concert in Cwmbran. ‘Gig for Gethin’ was held in the hall at…
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Treat mum to afternoon tea this Mother’s Day in Cwmbran’s Forgehammer CIC
A special Mother’s Day afternoon tea is being held in Cwmbran’s Forgehammer CIC on Sunday 15 March, offering a relaxing afternoon of treats…
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Kilted Dragon Distillery marks milestone year with move to new Cwmbran premises
A Cwmbran distillery is celebrating a landmark year of growth after moving from a laboratory space at the Springboard Business Innovation Centre in…
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