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Congress Theatre in Cwmbran: What’s on during April 2026
See what’s coming up at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran during April 2026. Scroll down to see the shows, a quick description and…
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The cast of Annie ready for Cwmbran High School’s show this week
This is the cast of ‘Annie – The Musical’ at Cwmbran High School during Sunday’s dress rehearsal. The place was buzzing with excitement…
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Caffi’r Goron in Cwmbran: Giving young adults vital skills and confidence
A café run by young adults with additional learning needs at Crownbridge Special School in Croesyceiliog is welcoming the public during term time…
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Police warn dog owners after rise in livestock attacks
Gwent Police have urged dog owners to keep their pets under control following a series of incidents in which sheep and lambs have…
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Cwmbran author Jean Harrison starts writing second novel
A Cwmbran author who published her first novel last month – “a supernatural thriller with a gritty urban feel”- has already started writing…
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Council asked for update on Blaenavon’s privately owned Ty Mawr building
THIS former mansion house – that has most of its roof missing – was just four years ago being considered for redevelopment as a five-star boutique hotel. The…
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Gwent councils could set up new care partnership
COUNCILS which are pulling back from an agreement to pool care budgets with the NHS in Gwent could set up a new partnership. …
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Planning committee to discuss Bannau Brycheiniog tourist complex
A PROPOSED tourism development near Abergavenny which is partially in a flood zone could ultimately be decided by a Welsh Government minister. At a…
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Blaenavon community council to discuss UK Town of Culture bid
KEN JONES is frozen in time – rugby ball tucked against his chest and secured by his right hand – with his right knee and…
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Blaenavon’s Lion Hotel auction postponed
THE only hotel in a town awarded World Heritage Status remains unsold after a planned auction was postponed. Prospective bidders were expected to attend at the…
Keep readingMasterplan focuses on affordable homes and improving transport
A PLAN to boost the economies of two Gwent boroughs includes drawing up masterplans for employment sites, a focus on affordable homes and improving transport. The plan states…
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Cwmbran business offers free monthly house clean to support families facing hospital stays
A Cwmbran woman who set up her own business to work around her son’s complex health needs is offering a free monthly house…
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‘The Curious Community’ event coming to Cwmbran
A new business‑focused movement called The Curious Community is coming to Cwmbran next week, with an event at the Parkway Hotel. Described by…
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Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent should be treated as one for economic development grants suggests council officer
In future, Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen council should be treated as one entity when it comes to external grant funding for economic development,…
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Hair and beauty professionals learn to spot early signs of skin cancer
Hairdressers, barbers and beauty professionals from across Gwent have taken part in a special training session to help them spot the early signs…
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Crow Fest returns to Cwmbran Stadium for third year
Cwmbran’s summer music festival Crow Fest will return for its third year in July, bringing another full day of live music to Cwmbran…
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Former Cwmbran toilet block for sale for £40,000
A former public toilet block in Cwmbran has gone on the market for £40,000. The building is on New Street in Pontnewdd. It’s…
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Cwmbran teen raises money for Teenage Cancer Trust after life‑saving treatment
“It’s been hard, but I just want some goodness to come out of this.” This is why a Cwmbran teenager is raising money…
Keep readingNumber of children in care still above Welsh average
THE number of children in care in one part of Gwent remains way above the Welsh average despite a sustained reduction. In Torfaen the number of children…
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NHS and Gwent councils social care budget deal to end
AN agreement which has seen the NHS and Gwent’s local authorities pool care budgets looks set to come to an end. The partnership has allowed the Aneurin Bevan University Health…
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