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See Cwmbran tenor Lee Cander live before his Channel 4 Your Song appearance
Singing fans can watch a talented Cwmbran tenor perform live in the town this week – just two weeks before he appears in…
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Cwmbran Historical Society: Programme of talks for 2026
Cwmbran Historical Society has a wide mix of local, national and international history topics planned throughout the year. Meetings take place at 7.30pm…
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Caremark launches fund to support community projects in Torfaen
A national home‑care provider is inviting residents, community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Torfaen to put forward local projects for a chance to…
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Trostrey retirement housing marks 50th birthday
“A little family who all look out for each other.” That’s how a resident described Trostrey retirement housing complex today as it celebrated…
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New community jazz and blues orchestra launches in Torfaen
A brand new jazz and blues community orchestra is launching in Torfaen this week, offering local people the chance to make music together…
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Cwmbran McDonald’s bans unaccompanied under‑18s after 5pm
Unaccompanied under‑18s have been banned from sitting inside McDonald’s in Cwmbran after 5pm. The food chain told Cwmbran Life the decision “was not…
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Amelia Ashton given Youth Award in Cwmbran
The Youth Award was given to Amelia Ashton at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards evening. This was read out as she was presented…
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Senedd election 2026: Views in Pontypool town centre
IF one word could describe the feelings in Pontypool around the Senedd election it would be apathy. Just 37 per cent of residents…
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Cwmbran running pals in shock Berlin parkrun coincidence
Two friends from Cwmbran were stunned to spot each other at the finish line of a Parkrun event in Germany. The coincidence happened…
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Torfaen Play given Inspirational Team award in Cwmbran
Torfaen Play was given the Inspirational Team award at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards evening. This was read out as the team walked…
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Community invited to join Connexions Garden at Fairhill Methodist Church
Residents looking to grow their own vegetables or flowers – and enjoy some company while they do it – are being invited to…
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Leanne Furley given Overcoming Adversity Award in Cwmbran
Leanne Furley was given the Overcoming Adversity Award at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards held on Friday 6 March in the Parkway Hotel. This…
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Piping Hot Cwmbran scoops arts award
The Outstanding Contribution to the Arts award was given to Piping Hot Cwmbran at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards evening. This was read…
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Ambulance response times in Gwent improved
AMBULANCE response times across Gwent have shown an improvement in the latest figures published. Welsh Government statistics show during February this year there were 793 calls in…
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Senedd candidates say recruiting more doctors could improve the NHS in Gwent
NO waits longer than seven days for a GP appointment and recruiting more doctors could improve the NHS in Gwent. That’s according to…
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Restoration of derelict church could move a step closer
WORK to restore a derelict church in a prominent town centre location could soon take a step forward. Plans to bring the former…
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Pontypool car park refurbishment plans approved
A REVAMP intended to breathe new life into a tired multistorey car park has been dismissed as like something from the 1970s. Councillors…
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Housing association’s former HQ to be sold
A HOUSING association has confirmed it intends to sell a former headquarters in Pontypool when it moves to a new city base. Hedyn Homes has…
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Michelle Robins given Health & Wellbeing Champion Award in Cwmbran
This was read out as Michelle Robins was given the Health & Wellbeing Champion Award at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards held on Friday…
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Cwmbran pub asks council for permission to retain play area and decking
A PUB has asked a council to bring to an end years of wrangling over its children’s play area and decking. More than 3,000 people…
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