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Plans submitted for floodlit 3G sports pitch in Cwmbran
Plans have been submitted to build a floodlit 3G sports pitch and spectator stands in Cwmbran. The site is the playing fields that…
Keep readingFREE mindfulness meditation class in Cwmbran
A mindfulness meditation class is starting in Cwmbran. The weekly class starts on Tuesday 14 May from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. It takes place…
Keep readingCwmbran pupils set challenge to complete 50 fun activities before age of 11
Pupils at a Cwmbran school are taking part in a list of fun challenges inspired by the National Trust’s ’50 things to do…
Keep readingTorfaen pupils plant olive tree to remember Stephen Lawrence
Pupils at a Torfaen school planted an olive tree this week to mark Stephen Lawrence Day. Children at Cwmffrwdoer Primary School were joined…
Keep readingWales’ new transport secretary confirms change of course on 20mph policy
Wales’ new transport secretary confirmed a change of course on the controversial 20mph policy but continued to face calls to scrap the default…
Keep readingCwmbran teenager picked for Wales under 16s golf team
A Cwmbran teenager has just returned from Scotland after playing for Wales’ under 16s golf team. GreenMeadow Junior Golfer, James Palfrey, was told…
Keep readingTorfaen burial fees increase for first time in four years
BURIAL and other cemetery fees in Torfaen have increased this month for the first time in four years. According to Torfaen Borough Council…
Keep readingNew art class in Cwmbran to help improve your skills
A new art class is starting in Cwmbran to help people improve their skills. It’s suitable for all levels of ability and starts…
Keep readingGuns 2 Roses set for gig at Newport’s new live music venue
Guns 2 Roses are returning to Wales this weekend to play at Newport’s new live music venue. The Guns N’ Roses tribute band…
Keep readingCouncil tax and business rates reform clear first hurdle
Major reforms to council tax and business rates cleared the first hurdle in the Senedd. MSs backed the general principles of the local…
Keep readingCall for inquiry into political impartiality of Ombudsman
A call by the Conservatives for an inquiry into the political impartiality of Wales’ public services watchdog has been backed by Senedd Members.…
Keep readingTorfaen and Blaenau Gwent could share same chief executive
TORFAEN Borough Council’s most senior officer could become responsible for Blaenau Gwent under a new shared chief executive post. Stephen Vickers was appointed…
Keep readingSenedd agree reforms to streamline infrastructure projects in Wales
The Senedd agreed reforms aimed at streamlining the consenting process for significant infrastructure projects in Wales. MSs passed the infrastructure bill, which will establish…
Keep readingMSs reject calls for residential outdoor education to be legal requirement for schools
MSs rejected calls to establish a legal requirement for residential outdoor education opportunities for children and young people in Wales’ schools. The Senedd…
Keep readingCouncil confirms entrance to Maendy Primary School is temporary and only for construction traffic
Work is underway to build a new £14m school in Cwmbran. Maendy Primary School in Northville is being replaced with a new 420-pupil…
Keep readingNew logo to celebrate Cwmbran’s 75th anniversary as a new town
This is the new logo to celebrate Cwmbran’s 75th anniversary as a new town. A series of events and exhibitions are planned in…
Keep reading‘Snip a few leaves to make a meal’: Public herb garden in Cwmbran
If you need some herbs for a meal you can now grab some from Oakfield Flower Gardens. Volunteers from Llarcs, the group who…
Keep readingCherry blossom trees in Cwmbran’s Oakfield Flower Gardens in full bloom
The cherry blossom trees in Oakfield Flower Gardens are in full bloom. If you’re looking for a lovely place for a walk this…
Keep readingChanges to two of Gwent’s minor injury units opening hours
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has published the new opening hours from 6 May 2024 for two of its minor injury units in…
Keep readingCwmbran Soroptimists host talk on women and girls’ safety
Cwmbran Soroptimists held a public meeting to discuss the safety of women and girls. Around 70 people attended the event at Greenmeadow Golf…
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