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‘A special place’: Kevin McCormack looks back on a lifetime in sport from Coed Eva to Fratton Park
“Football is football because of people like Kev.” Those are the kind words of Peter Crouch, the England football international, about Cwmbran man…
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Saracen Rufftrax bike stolen from garden in Pontypool
Gwent Police are appealing for information after a bicycle was stolen from a garden. The theft took place in the early hours of…
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Ethics and standards annual report presented to Torfaen councillors
TORFAEN: Standards Committee chairman’s report. v.1
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Cwmbran walking football tournament raises money for Prostate Cancer UK
Organisers of a 12-hour walking football tournament in Cwmbran say they’ve beaten their fundraising target of £1,000 and hope to pass £2,000 by…
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New Cwmbran support group for friendship and advice
A new community support group has started meeting at the Carro Lounge in Cwmbran town centre, offering residents a place to make friends,…
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Cwmbran paddleboarders enjoy ‘once‑in‑a‑lifetime’ trip to Venice and Slovenia
A Cwmbran‑based paddleboard club has taken members on a “once in a lifetime” adventure to explore the famous canals of Venice – all…
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Torfaen Museum to receive extra £20,000 from council
Torfaen: A STRUGGLING museum is set to receive a vital one-off payment to safeguard some of its area’s most important historical treasures. v.1
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Wales’ new Deputy First Minister faces questions for the first time in Plenary
Wales’ Deputy First Minister said transgender people “feel under siege” as she faced questions on gender identity guidance in schools and the implementation…
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Temporary classrooms at Torfaen school to be replaced
TEMPORARY classrooms built less than 20 years ago are to be demolished and replaced at a primary school. v.1
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‘Options report’ for former Arthur Jenkins care home in Blaenavon
THE future use of a care home which closed in November last year is being considered by senior council officers. v.1
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Six political parties to contest Llantarnam Ward vacancy
SIX political parties will contest a borough council seat last represented by Reform UK in an upcoming by-election. v.1
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Councillors updated on Welsh Language Standards progress in Torfaen
Torfaen council has approved annual Welsh language standards report. v.1
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Pontypool plein air art competition returns for 2026
Artists from across Torfaen are invited to take part in the Pontypool ‘Plein Air’ Art Competition 2026, with three days of outdoor painting…
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Author MK Jones publishes latest book
An author who first appeared on Cwmbran Life in 2015 has published her latest book. Mary Jones writes under the name MJ Jones.…
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New Cwmbran book club ‘Forbidden Chapters’ welcomes new members
A new community book club in Cwmbran is inviting people to join its growing group of readers. Forbidden Chapters Bookclub, founded by Mya…
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Laughter yoga sessions launch for over‑50s at Cwmbran Library
A new laughter yoga group is starting at Cwmbran Library to help people aged 50+ boost their wellbeing through gentle movement, breathing exercises…
Keep readingFree quit smoking sessions at Cwmbran Library
Smokers in Torfaen who want support to quit can drop into free weekly sessions at Cwmbran Library, run by the NHS Wales Help…
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Llany Live to bring an ‘incredible eclectic mix of acts’ to Cwmbran
The organisers of Llany Live say there is “something for everyone” among the “incredible eclectic mix of acts” and family fun day. The…
Keep readingSummer LEGO Club dates announced for Cwmbran Library
Cwmbran Library is running a series of free LEGO Club sessions for children aged 5-11 this summer, offering a fun hour of building,…
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Cwmbran entrepreneurs behind Solar Buddies at next Curious Community event
Cwmbran’s next Curious Community event will shine a spotlight on investment – with two entrepreneurs from the town who’ve appeared from BBC1’s Dragons’…
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