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Shortage of motorcycle instructors leaves learners facing delays
A shortage of motorcycle instructors is creating a backlog for learners across the UK, with training schools warning that demand is outstripping supply.…
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Cwmbran football team win first league game in five years
The coach of a Cwmbran football team who won their first league game in five years says the win was enjoyable, but the…
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Reform UK councillor calls Torfaen Council ‘shameful’ for not marking the killing of Charlie Kirk
THE leader of Reform UK’s first council group in Wales has hit out at councillors for failing to mark the killing of US political…
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Teenage artist with 1.3m TikTok followers has art portfolio stolen in Cwmbran
A teenage artist with 1.3m TikTok followers was “hysterical” after her college art portfolio was stolen in Cwmbran. Maddie Jenkins, 18, from Garndiffaith,…
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Cyclists ‘tour’ Gwent for St David’s Hospice Care
Cyclists raising money for St David’s Hospice Care set off from Tiny Rebel Brewing in Rogerstone on Sunday for the charity’s Tour de…
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Cwmbran Parkrun aims for record turnout at 400th event celebration
Cwmbran Parkrun is gearing up for a major milestone this weekend as it celebrates its 400th event. The organisers are hoping to mark…
Keep readingTorfaen and Blaenau Gwent councils to spend £110k on joint IT system
TWO Gwent councils which share a chief executive are set to spend more than £111,000 on a joint IT system. Torfaen and Blaenau…
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Police investigate ‘significant concerns’ at Torfaen care home
POLICE are probing possible neglect at a care home that was taken over by new operators in December last year. An inspection report…
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Want to grow your business? Get free advice from Google experts at Torfaen event
Join staff from Google in Torfaen on Friday 26 September for a full day of free training, networking, and 1-to-1 mentoring with Google…
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Torfaen racing driver Caleb McDuff to publish biography
A new book detailing the journey of Welsh teenage racing driver Caleb McDuff is set to be released later this month. Caleb, 17,…
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Harvester staff saddle up for 50-mile charity cycle for homelessness charity Social Bite
Five staff from Pontypool’s Harvester restaurant are preparing to cycle 50 miles this weekend to raise money and awareness for homelessness charity Social…
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Smoking at hospitals: Campaign to tackle illegal smoking on hospital grounds
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has launched a new campaign aimed at tackling illegal smoking across its hospital sites, using striking visuals…
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Welsh Blood Service launches campaign to inspire young donors
The Welsh Blood Service has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging a new generation of blood donors across Wales. The Gwaed Ifanc/Young…
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RSPCA urges pet owners to join ‘Walk to Remember’ on National Pet Memorial Day
Animal lovers across England and Wales are being encouraged to take part in a virtual walking event this weekend to honour the memory…
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Eco-wellness retreat set to open in Blaenavon following council-backed business course
An eco-wellness retreat in Blaenavon is preparing to open in the coming months, following support from a council-run business startup programme. The Retreat…
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Coffee shop with unique customer-to-staff approach opens second branch
A Cwmbran coffee shop that recruited almost all of its staff from customers is opening a second branch in Torfaen. Michael Davies and…
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Princess Royal visits Cwmbran hospital to celebrate maternity care achievements
The Princess Royal has made her first official visit to The Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran since it opened in 2020. Her Royal…
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Cwmbran schools welcome unusual residents: A colony of leafcutter ants
Pupils at two Cwmbran primary schools have become the proud caretakers of an extraordinary colony of leafcutter ants. These creatures are more commonly…
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Cwmbran boxing club launches men’s mental health group in memory of coach
A Cwmbran boxing club is starting a men’s mental health group in memory of a coach. Torfaen Warriors ABC is starting “‘Kris’ Club,…
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VIDEO: Table tennis player Jake Wicks training at the Sport Wales National Centre
Jake Wicks talks about his love of table tennis and his ambitions to compete at the Paralympics and European Championships in this video.…
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