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‘Jolly Journey’ railway experiences bring back memories for Cwmbran House residents
A Cwmbran care home has installed a vintage railway carriage experience for residents to enjoy and bring back memories. Hafod, a housing, support…
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Elvis tribute night to raise funds for Urdd Eisteddfod
A night of Elvis classics is coming to Cwmbran next month as part of fundraising efforts for Eisteddfod yr Urdd- the major Welsh-language…
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Some homes at Cwmbran Lidl site could be sold on open market
TORFAEN: Legal agreement only requires nine affordable homes on 100 per cent site. v.1
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Blinkin’ Owl’s new comedy night hailed a hit and returns this month
A new comedy night in Cwmbran was such an “amazing success” that it’s going to be a monthly event. The Blinkin’ Owl pub…
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Former Lidl site: Work on 29 new homes in Cwmbran could start soon
TORFAEN: Condition on planning permission for housing at former Lidl complied with. v.1
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Greenmeadow Community Farm prepares for annual Farm Show this Sunday
Greenmeadow Community Farm is celebrating its first anniversary this weekend following a multi-million-pound refurbishment. Sunday sees the return of the popular farm show…
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Croesyceiliog Male Choir welcomes its 12th new member of past year
Croesyceiliog Male Choir has welcomed another new recruit, with top tenor Clive Porter joining the ranks three weeks ago. Clive previously sang with…
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Cwmbran woman asks residents to share experiences of hypermobility syndrome
A Cwmbran woman has contacted Cwmbran Life as part of personal research into hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and how people with the condition…
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‘Keep going and don’t give up’ – Cwmbran author Carol Lewis shares her writing tips
The author behind books including ‘A Walk Around the Historic Inns of Cwmbran’, ‘Gwent History and Mystery’, and ‘Victorian Cwmbran’ has shared her…
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Cwmbran’s Pets at Rest seeks permission to carry on running its pet cremation service
TORFAEN: Pet cremation service application to extend operating permission. v.1
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Firewalk challenge coming to Victory Church to raise funds for Hope Centre Ministries
Residents are being invited to take on a charity firewalk this September as Hope Centre Ministries celebrates its ten‑year anniversary with a fundraising…
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1st Pontnewydd Scouts appeal for help after burglary and storm damage
The 1st Pontnewydd Scouts are appealing for urgent help after suffering two major setbacks in just a few weeks a burglary in July…
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Some X3 buses to stop at Pontypool & New Inn Train Station
Stagecoach South Wales has made a series of timetable changes with one of the most significant updates for passengers being that selected X3…
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Dicky Tickers: Local heart‑health group seeks guest speakers and new members
A support group for people living with heart conditions is helping residents stay active and informed – and they’re now hoping to welcome…
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Project managers to be appointed for Pontypool’s St James Church restoration
TORFAEN: Explanation why council is appointing contract managers for restoration of privately owned former church. v.1
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Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen councils shortlisted for two Welsh Local Government Awards
TORFAEN & BLAENAU GWENT: Councils who are working together shortlisted for awards. v.1
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Naldos Coffee Shop: Cwmbran café run by adults with disabilities
“A coffee shop where you can expresso yourself. Serving great coffee by exceptional people.” I don’t normally pay much attention to taglines, but…
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Waterloo pub awards ‘best new player of the season’ to Leo Whitcut
Twelve-year-old Leo Whitcut was awarded the ‘best new player of the season’ award this evening by his teammates at the Waterloo pub in…
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The Cherry Bops are looking for a new singer
A vintage vocal trio based in Torfaen is searching for a new member as they continue to grow their close‑harmony act. The Cherry…
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Veteran’s 35-mile canal walk to support memorial for three Cwmbran soldiers
Matthew Tottle served alongside James Prosser, who was killed by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan in 2009. The pair were in…
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