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Council redirects underspend to tackle potholes and road damage
TORFAEN: AN extra half a million pounds for filling potholes and highway maintenance is being made available due to a £3m council underspend last year. v.1
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Digital skills course to support wellbeing at Cwmbran Library
A free six‑week course is being offered at Cwmbran Community Hub and Library to help people use digital tools to support their health…
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‘No one has to sit alone’: Empty Chairs comes to Cwmbran
“This is a really kind of simple idea and a really relaxed way of trying to give people the opportunity to just make…
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Amateur radio enthusiasts invited to Cwmbran club
Cwmbran and District Amateur Radio Society is inviting anyone interested in radio communication to come along to its weekly meetings. The group helps…
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Have a Grow Day returns to Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden
Visitors are being invited to enjoy a relaxed day of gardening fun as Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden hosts its Have a Grow /…
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First Minister to recommend counsel general to the King for appointment following Senedd agreement
The counsel general designate will be recommended to King Charles III by the First Minister following a Senedd agreement. It comes following Rhun…
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First Minister quizzed on Welsh NHS pressures in his first-ever FMQs
Senedd Members pressed the First Minister over the state of the health service in Wales, as the Plaid Cymru leader faced his inaugural…
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Hundreds set to take part in Dalmatian Bike Ride for St David’s Hospice Care
Cyclists from across Torfaen and beyond are getting ready for this year’s Dalmatian Bike Ride, the popular charity cycle event raising money for…
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Council may revisit booking system after traffic builds at New Inn recycling centre
A BOOKING system could be considered at a household recycling centre where drivers have had to wait up to an hour to dispose of items. …
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Charlotte Cameron picked to represent Wales in dressage
Charlotte Cameron has been selected to represent Wales in dressage – and many readers will recognise her from her Sunday shifts at Costa…
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REVIEW: Lunch outside Mindful Munch Cafe in Pontrhydyrun
The only thing I would have changed about my lunch at the Mindful Munch Café in Pontrhydyrun last Friday was where I sat.…
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Last chance to put forward candidates for Llantarnam councillor role
A by-election for a vacant county council seat in Llantarnam is due to be held on Thursday 2 July. There is a vacancy…
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Blindfold fun run to raise funds for Sight Cymru
Residents are being invited to take part in a unique Blindfold Fun Run in Cwmbran to raise money for Sight Cymru. The event…
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Local businesses invited to sponsor Torfaen Warriors boxing show
Boxing fans are in for a big night as Torfaen Warriors ABC hosts an evening of top amateur bouts at the TA Centre…
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Strong showing for Torfaen clubs at Welsh Boxing Championships in Cardiff
Torfaen boxers enjoyed a big day at the Minors & Schools Welsh Boxing Championships in Cardiff on Sunday 17 May, with several young…
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Videos of the service to rededicate Pontnewydd War Memorial
The War Memorial in Pontnewydd was rededicated on Saturday 23 May 2026. I attended the service and published this story about the event…
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Academi Performing Arts grows its Cwmbran hub for ages 5 to 17
A performing arts group for young people meets every Saturday in the dance and drama studios at Croesyceiliog School. Academi Performing Arts works…
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Harvester confirms closure of its Cwmbran restaurant
Cwmbran’s Harvester restaurant is closing down this month. It will shut its doors on Thursday 18 June. A spokesperson for the chain told…
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18th century Cwmbran pub restores front porch and carved stone sign
Great work by The Greenhouse in Llantarnam. They’ve done a brilliant job of renovating and restoring the front porch and carved stone sign…
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Fedfest fun returns to Coed Eva Primary School
Families from across Cwmbran are being invited to FedFest 2026, a joint community celebration hosted by Blenheim Road Primary School and Coed Eva…
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