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Congress Theatre in Cwmbran: What’s on during May 2026
See what’s coming up at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran during May 2026. Scroll down to see the shows, a quick description and…
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Cwmbran scouts scale Everest, Pen y Fan and Yr Wyddfa
A group of Cwmbran scouts climbed the combined height of Everest, Pen y Fan and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) last weekend – all to…
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Teenage swimmer Theodora Taylor wins first senior championship medal
A teenage member of Torfaen Dolphins Swimming Club won silver in the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships held last week in London. The 50m…
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Three Torfaen Warriors boxers crowned Welsh champions
Three young boxers from Torfaen Warriors Boxing Club became Welsh champions last Saturday in Cardiff. The new national champions are: All three topped…
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Support Cwmbran Life through Buy Me A Coffee
Most days I’m out walking or driving around the town, meeting people, asking questions and taking pictures you won’t see anywhere else. It…
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WATCH: Drone video shows Cwmbran High School 3G pitch nears completion
Work is nearly complete on a major upgrade to sports facilities at Cwmbran High School, where a brand new £1.2 million 3G pitch…
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RSPCA appeal after suspicious deaths of pigeons and squirrel in Pontypool
RSPCA Cymru has launched an appeal for information after two pigeons and a squirrel were found dead in Pontypool Park, with officers treating…
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New harmonica course coming to Cwmbran Library this June
After two packed events earlier this year, a new four‑week harmonica course is coming to Cwmbran Library throughout June. The mixed‑ability course will…
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New eurochange branch opens inside Morrisons Cwmbran
A new eurochange branch has opened inside Morrisons Cwmbran, giving shoppers an easy place to pick up travel money while they shop. The…
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Council chief says Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent will keep their own decision‑making despite closer joint working
WHILE senior staff are working ever more closely together in two Gwent county boroughs, political and financial sovereignty will remain separate, a council…
Keep readingRootin’ Tootin’ Rodeo fundraiser coming to Pontypool
A Wild West–themed fundraiser is heading to Pontypool later this month as part of Relay for Life Pontypool’s efforts to raise money for…
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Drama Dragons launch weekly children’s drama classes at Greenmeadow Farm
A new weekly drama group for children has launched at Greenmeadow Community Farm, offering fun, confidence‑building sessions for young performers. Drama Dragons meets…
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WATCH: Students selling pre-loved clothes in Cwmbran town centre
Students from the Independent Living Skills course at Coleg Gwent have opened a pop‑up stall in Cwmbran town centre for the next four…
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Play about hidden history of the Newport Rising coming to Cwmbran
A new play exploring the forgotten women behind the 1839 Newport Rising will open its spring tour at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran…
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Curious Community announces second event after packed launch
The organisers behind the new Curious Community say they were “blown away” by the response to their first event – and are now…
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Councillor tells colleagues to ‘stop whinging’ and record gripes with council
A COUNCILLOR has told colleagues to “stop whinging” and record complaints and gripes about support they receive with their council. An annual satisfaction survey is being…
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Welsh Church Fund has £34k to share with groups in Torfaen
MORE than £200,000 will be available in grants for community, voluntary and sporting groups across Gwent this year. The cash is from the…
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Council identifies gaps in community transport as some residents struggle to access support
DIFFICULTIES in accessing community transport means some people are missing out on services and activities. Community transport, such as Dial-A-Ride which operates across Torfaen, provides door-to-door transport for…
Keep readingCouncillors told ‘land is scarce and affordable housing is limited’
THE public can have unreasonable expectations of support and services available from local authorities, a top council boss has claimed. Simon Rose cited demand for public housing and the…
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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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