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Cwmbran shopkeeper thanks community for support following burglary
The shopkeeper whose Cwmbran business was burgled wants to thank Cwmbran Life readers for their support and kind comments. Reza Mehrjou has run…
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Charlotte Edwards spots her ‘happy to chat’ plaque on a Cwmbran bench
This is Charlotte Edwards proudly sitting on the bench in Cwmbran town centre that features her ‘happy to chat’ plaque design. The Llanyrafon…
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Curious Community returns to Cwmbran with Techniquest CEO as guest
A free community event exploring why curiosity matters in modern life and business is taking place at the Parkway Hotel in Cwmbran on…
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Teenager declares results in Welsh at Llantarnam by-election
TORFAEN: Welsh speaking teenager helps conduct election count. v.1
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New website tells the stories behind the names on Cwmbran’s war memorials
A man who was curious about the 71 names on Pontnewydd War Memorial has created a website to record the stories of hundreds…
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Roger Allonby: The new joint director of economy for both Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent
BLAENAU GWENT & TORFAEN: New chief economic officer appointed for two councils. v.1
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New Inn Upper Ward residents to choose new community councillor this week
TORFAEN: By-election to fill Reform Senedd Member’s former local council seat. v.1
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Further grant awarded to Pontypool ‘high-quality commercial and residential units’ project
TORFAEN: Council has agreed to increase a grant towards renovation of shop. v.1
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Planning application for ‘low-stake adult gaming centre’ in Cwmbran
TORFAEN: Application for adult gaming (slot machine) centre submitted. v.1
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Farming minister denies plan to cut livestock numbers over ‘left-wing ideological climate targets’
The Welsh Government has no plans to force a reduction in livestock numbers to meet climate targets, the rural resilience minister has insisted.…
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Sir Fynwy Torfaen MS: South Wales communities ‘have yet to fully recover’ from Thatcher
A quarter of Wales’ population remains trapped in an “unacceptable health gap” due to decades of economic stagnation and political failure, a Senedd…
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‘Expert group’ set up as government presses ahead with child payment plans
An “expert group” has been set up as the Welsh Government looks to pilot its proposed child payment. Wales’ Deputy First Minister faced…
Keep reading“For too long, women’s health has been treated as an afterthought”, says Senedd minister
Wales’ first-ever dedicated women’s health minister has promised a major overhaul of endometriosis and abortion services. Addressing Senedd colleagues on July 7, Blaenau…
Keep readingCalls for Barnett Formula reform narrowly rejected in Senedd
Senedd Members have narrowly rejected a Welsh Government bid to reform the way Wales receives money from Westminster. A motion calling for “fair…
Keep readingWelsh language thrives ‘through people and through use’, says minister
The Welsh language is “one of our biggest success stories as a small nation on the world stage”, according to the minister responsible…
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Torfaen road closures for the Mic Morris 10km road race
Several Torfaen roads will be closed for a short time on Sunday as 1,200 runners run 10km to raise thousands of pounds for…
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Cwmbran teen Liam Cook picked to represent Wales at World Junior Darts Championships
A Cwmbran teenager who started playing darts “for fun” just 18 months ago has been picked to represent Wales at the world junior…
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REVIEW: The Olympians by the Congress Junior Theatre
Forty-seven young people packed in a tight group on stage saw the Congress Theatre’s huge curtains close last night, grinning as they looked…
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VIDEO: Blindfold run in Cwmbran to support Sight Cymru
Dozens of blindfolded runners ran along the river path through Northfields, Southfields, and around Cwmbran Boating Lake to raise money for Sight Cymru.…
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CDs and mobile phones wanted by Torfaen Urdd Eisteddfod committee
Do you have any unwanted CDs or mobile phones? Dig them out and donate them to the Torfaen Appeal Committee for the Urdd…
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