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Congress Theatre in Cwmbran: What’s on during June 2026
See what’s coming up at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran during June 2026. Scroll down to see the shows, a quick description and…
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Community Cohesion Grant opens for new applications
A new funding programme aimed at bringing people together and strengthening community spirit has opened for applications. The Community Cohesion Grant 2026 is…
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Miles for Megan riders complete three‑day Wales challenge in memory of Megan Howells
The Miles for Megan fundraising cyclists completed their three‑day ride from North Wales to South Wales today in memory of Megan Howells. The…
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‘He loved Pontnewydd’: Widow of Canon Harald Thomas attends 100th anniversary rededication
Dorothy Thomas is the widow of the late Reverend Canon Harald Thomas. She was at last Saturday’s service to rededicate the war memorial…
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400 children take part in growing Torfaen Dance Festival
More than 400 children from 18 Torfaen schools took part in this week’s Torfaen Dance Festival for Schools – a celebration of music,…
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The Senedd Commission: What is it and what does it do?
The Senedd Commission is often mentioned when discussing Welsh politics – but what actually is it and what does it do? The Government…
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Recesses: What are they, who decides them, and when is the Senedd at work?
With the mid-term recess approaching, the Senedd is gearing up for a break just two weeks into its seventh term. Since the election…
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Cwmbran woman shouts ‘from the rooftops’ for women to book their smear test
A Cwmbran woman has been given the all clear from cervical cancer and is now “shouting from the rooftops” for women to get a smear test. …
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Play rounders in Cwmbran- a new league has been set up
“I think people love it because all abilities can play. I think that’s what’s special about our sport, people don’t feel intimidated to…
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Pontnewydd War Memorial rededicated on its 100th anniversary
The community of Pontnewydd gathered yesterday morning to mark the centenary rededication of the Pontnewydd War Memorial. Residents, families, veterans, local councillors, Senedd…
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Usk Valley Cheese Company launches new cheese made with Jersey milk from Abergavenny
A Cwmbran micro‑dairy has launched a new Welsh cheese. Usk Valley Cheese Company, based on Springvale Industrial Estate, has unveiled Blorenge, a soft…
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Proposals for future of historic Welsh Government building received
The fate of Tŷ Hywel, the red-brick building next to the Senedd which houses MSs and staff, has been uncertain for years –…
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The Senedd has appointed members to the all-important business committee, bringing the it one step closer to resuming work as usual. The second…
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Farmer gives council livestock photos to resolve planning dispute
A FARMER has provided a council with photographs of livestock on his farm in a bid to resolve a planning dispute over an…
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Charity netball tournament raises £1,195 in memory of Torfaen teen Megan Draper
A charity netball tournament in memory of a Torfaen teenager who died after catching meningitis at university raised £1,195 for the Meningitis Now…
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Cwmbran’s Seve Kukielka adds Polish Masters crown to Adventure Golf world title
Just over a week after becoming the WMF World Adventure Golf Tour champion, a Cwmbran man added another title to his name. Seve…
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‘No one should face aphasia alone’: Cwmbran group welcomes new members
A group in Cwmbran is helping stroke survivors find their voices again – one friendly cuppa at a time. Say Aphasia Cwmbran meets…
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Cwmbran’s Card Value shop has closed down
Card Value in Cwmbran town centre has closed down. A sign in the window of the store on The Mall, opposite Boots, says:…
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First Minister outlines priorities for Welsh Government
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has pledged to tackle child poverty, cut NHS waiting lists and stand up for Wales during this Senedd…
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School dinners and breakfast clubs to switch fruit juice for water and milk
FRUIT juices are to be banned from school dinners and breakfast clubs from October with pupils having to sip milk or water instead. New regulations…
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