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New JD Sports shop and gym expected to open in late summer 2025
PLANS to revive one of Wales’ busiest shopping centres by bringing an empty department store back into use were set in motion two…
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Theatre Adhoc rehearse in Cwmbran for play with ‘incredible twists and turns’
“…incredible twists and turns that you won’t see coming and you can only experience it by coming to see this play.” That’s how…
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Councillors raise wildlife and traffic concerns at Cwmbran solar farm site
CONCERNS for wildlife and how traffic will be managed during construction of a large solar farm have been raised by councillors. Elgin Energy…
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WATCH: Passion Play performed in Cwmbran town centre on Good Friday
Shoppers in Cwmbran town centre watched actors perform the Easter story yesterday. A Cwmbran drama group ended their performance of the Passion Play…
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Cwmbran schoolchildren design community mural with artist
A community mural designed by schoolchildren in Cwmbran has been praised by politicians. Pupils from Our Lady Of The Angels RC School met…
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Llanyrafon FC boys’ fundraising relay along the Afon Lwyd in Cwmbran
There was a party atmosphere by the Afon Lwyd in Cwmbran last Saturday (12 April) as boys from Llanyrafon FC held a fundraising.…
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Groups and charities encouraged to apply for grants from Barratt David Wilson Homes South Wales
Housebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes South Wales wants community groups and charities to apply for grants from its community fund. The housebuilder supports…
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A mooch around Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire
Mooch? The Cambridge Dictionary tells me this means: “To walk or do things slowly and without much purpose.” I’m not sure this is…
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Principality Building Society commits to High Street until end of 2030 at the least
Principality Building Society, Wales’ largest building society, has celebrated its 165-year birthday by announcing a commitment to maintaining its high street and community…
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Nine new energy-efficient homes in Pontypool
Tenants have moved into new energy-efficient homes at Michael Way in Pontypool. South-Wales based WK Plasterers, were contracted by Bron Afon to build…
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Torfaen family raising money for Tiny Tickers to help babies with serious heart conditions
A Torfaen family are organising a masquerade ball to raise money for a charity that helps nurses increase their skills when doing pregnancy…
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Warning against unauthorised swimming in reservoirs
Welsh Water is warning people not to risk their lives by unauthorised swimming in its reservoirs. Every year in Wales, hundreds of individuals…
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Passion Play performance set for Cwmbran town centre
A Cwmbran drama group will perform the Easter story today and end with the dramatic moment Jesus is raised on the cross. The…
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3G pitch plan for Cwmbran High School
A CWMBRAN school’s outdated all-weather sports pitch could be replaced with a 3G field by the end of March next year. Cwmbran High…
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Serendipitea: The new cafe in Pontnewydd Village
A woman who grew up in Pontnewydd Village and attended Maendy Primary School has returned to the area to reopen a much-loved cafe…
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Lands End to John O’Groats walker stops in Pontypool Park
George Brill set off from Lands End on 23 March to walk an incredible 2,650km to John O’Groats crossing many of the UK’s…
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Canal ‘isn’t council’s problem to solve’ but will support calls to save it, says Monmouthshire councillor
A CANAL at risk of running dry isn’t a council’s responsibility a top councillor has said – but it will support calls to…
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Car litter louts can’t be prosecuted, councillors told
THERE is no law allowing Welsh councils to prosecute litter louts who throw rubbish from their vehicles, councillors have been told. The absence…
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Council claims cash savings from energy saving work
FINANCIAL savings as a result of energy reduction plans have benefitted schools and community groups, a council has claimed. Among cash savings outlined…
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Caleb McDuff takes podium finish at Silverstone
A former Cwmbran High School pupil who now races cars took a podium finish at Silverstone last weekend. Caleb McDuff, 17, is the…
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