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Library’s home reading service helping combat loneliness
Torfaen Libraries’ ‘Read to Me at Home’ service is bringing books and companionship to elderly or housebound residents. The scheme pairs volunteers with…
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Wales’ government will be “unwavering and unapologetic in standing up for Wales”, says First Minister
The Welsh Government’s new ‘Programme for Government’ is built on the “issues that matter most to people’s everyday lives”, First Minister Rhun ap…
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Camera to deter cars from using ‘bus-only’ road into South Sebastopol development
TORFAEN: Changes to conditions on bus only access route to new housing estate approved. v.1
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Developing Welsh language education a “priority”, says education minister
Senedd members heard calls for a fourth Welsh-medium school in Cardiff during questions to the education minister. Education minister, Anna Brychan, fielded questions…
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Pontypool shop owner loses planning appeal over roller shutters
TORFAEN: Bid to keep shop’s roller shutters refused on appeal. v.1
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Congress Theatre in Cwmbran: What’s on during October 2026
Check out what’s coming up at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran during October 2026. Scroll down to see the shows, a quick description…
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Bereavement coffee mornings with St David’s Hospice Care
St David’s Hospice Care is holding coffee mornings each month for people experiencing bereavement. The sessions are an “…opportunity to support you through…
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‘More than just a sport’: Minister for culture and sport questioned on future of rugby in Wales
Plans to reduce Wales’ professional rugby teams from four to three could be “devastating” for local communities, Senedd members have warned. Culture minister…
Keep readingShouting breaks out across Senedd chamber as legality of members switching parties is questioned
A row broke out in the Senedd chamber after a Reform MS questioned the legality of elected members switching political parties and accused…
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Vacant coach house can be converted to one-bedroom home
TORFAEN: Coach House at rear of former Chinese takeaway to be converted to home. v.1
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Cwmbran coffee shop seeks retrospective planning permission for garden shelter
TORFAEN: Application for planning permission for pergola without approval. v.1
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Networking event aims to bring freelancers and business owners together
A networking event designed for freelancers, self-employed people and small business owners is being held in Cwmbran. Organised by SF Accounts Limited, the…
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Membership of Torfaen’s leisure centres increase under new operator
TORFAEN: Leisure Centre operators first year performance report. v.1
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Cwmbran woman has hair cut off for the Little Princess Trust
“Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone.” Those were the words of Cindy Lewis, minutes after having her long hair cut off and…
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Pontypool‑educated man launches ‘Free School Clothes’ website to help families
A new free online service has launched to help families save money on school clothes and other essentials – and its founder is…
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Torfaen Council to put £50,000 towards ‘wildfire response’
TORFAEN: Council will use part of £1m fund for wildfire response. v.1
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Pontypool Task Force meets team behind Xanadoo tourist attraction
TORFAEN: Volunteer group hosted meeting to explain plans for proposed major visitor attraction. v.1
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Monmouth woman completes 60-mile MND challenge after wife’s sudden death
“…she was so funny, just so, so funny, and just to not have her now, it just breaks my heart.” Kirby Emerson completed…
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Volunteer removes offensive graffiti from Pontypool car park
TORFAEN: Volunteer cleans up vandalised car park. v.1
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Cwmbran’s Morrisons raises over £13,000 for Marie Curie
Shoppers at Cwmbran’s Morrisons helped the store become one of the first in the chain’s UK branches to raise over £10,000 for an…
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