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New fencing and netting plan for Abersychan 3G
TORFAEN: School seeking permission for higher fencing and netting around new 3G pitch. v.1
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Cwmbran Library to host family-friendly activities for World Mental Health Day
Families are being invited to take part in a morning of free activities at Cwmbran Library to mark World Mental Health Day today.…
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Every pupil at two Cwmbran schools to receive new mental health book
Every pupil at two Cwmbran primary schools will receive a free copy of a new children’s book designed to help young people understand…
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Cwmbran couple take on Sahara Desert trek for Alzheimer’s Society
A Cwmbran couple are preparing to walk more than 100km across the Sahara Desert to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Nathan and…
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Senedd backs calls for a ‘polluter-pays’ principle in dealing with contaminated land
“Communities should not be left carrying the consequences of pollution they did not cause”, a Plaid Cymru MS has declared – as the…
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Parents must be treated as ‘vital to the care team’ in Welsh neonatal units, minister tells Senedd
Parents must be treated as “vital to the care team” and not as visitors when their child receives neonatal care, Wales’ Women’s Minister…
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New NHS accountability framework unveiled by Wales’ Health Minister
Problems in the Welsh NHS will be spotted and addressed before they become serious issues, Wales’ health minister has said. Mabon ap Gwynfor…
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Plan to turn former tennis pavilion in Penygarn into a bungalow
TORFAEN: Bid to convert former tennis pavilion in Pontypool to a bungalow. v.1
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Father Christmas reads Cwmbran Life
Father Christmas reads Cwmbran Life. He let slip that he’s a fan of the site and always catches up on local news when…
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Maendy Primary School welcomes Reception 2027 families to open event
Parents looking for a Reception place for their child in September 2027 at Maendy Primary School in Cwmbran are invited to an open…
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Planning permission approved for two shipping containers in Torfaen garden
TORFAEN: Household can keep two shipping containers placed in front garden without planning permission. v.1
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New approaches for cancer patients in Gwent and Wales
GWENT: Aneurin Bevan Health Board briefed on work on cancer plans and targets. v.1
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Coffee shop and meeting space plan for former Premier shop in Griffithstown
TORFAEN: Planning permission for community use coffee shop in former convenience store approved. v.1
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Griffithstown mum’s team to walk 100 miles for baby heart charity
A team of workmates is taking on a 100-mile fundraising challenge this month inspired by Griffithstown youngster Theo, who underwent major heart surgery…
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Cerebral Palsy contract won’t reduce support, says health board
GWENT: Health Board responds to concerns of support service contract negotiation. v.1
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Pontrhydyrun Baptist Church becomes Living Hope Church
A Cwmbran church has changed its name after around 200 years. Pontrhydyrun Baptist Church was started by George Conway at the site of…
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Torfaen Dolphin Theodora Taylor heads to America to prepare for US Open
A teenage swimmer with Torfaen Dolphins is flying to America for three weeks of high-altitude training with the Great Britain squad before heading…
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Six Torfaen Dolphins represent East Wales in National County Championships
Six members of Torfaen Dolphins represented East Wales last weekend in the National County Championships. The team headed to Sheffield’s Ponds Forge pool…
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Museums Wales marks 60th anniversary of Aberfan disaster
Big Pit National Coal Museum in Blaenavon and St Fagans National Museum of History are hosting exhibitions to mark the 60th anniversary of…
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Gwent’s health bosses prepare for winter weather
GWENT: Risk of flooding to health services raised at Aneurin Bevan Health Board meeting. v.1
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