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Church gets green light as new ‘community hub’ in Pontypool
A CHURCH that has been revitalised following the Covid pandemic has had the green light for an overhaul as a “community hub”. Approved plans will see the single-storey…
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Cwmbran’s Seve Kukielka becomes World Adventure Golf Tour champion
A Cwmbran man has been crowned the new WMF World Adventure Golf Tour champion – becoming the first British player to win the…
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Senedd election 2026: What happens next?
Polls have now closed, and voters across Wales have had their say on who will represent them in the Senedd over the next…
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Lucas Cwmbran AFC recruiting for new under-7s team
Lucas Cwmbran AFC are looking for boys and girls to join a brand‑new Under‑7s team being formed for next season. The club says…
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Ladies fashion show at Our Lady of the Angels school
A fun night out is coming to Cwmbran next month as Our Lady of the Angels RC Primary School hosts a Ladies Pop‑up…
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Race night at Greenmeadow Community Farm to raise money for Relay for Life
A fun community Race Night is taking place at Greenmeadow Community Farm this Friday to raise money for Pontypool Relay for Life, which…
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A day trip to Mallards Pike: 38 miles from Cwmbran
These views are just 58 minutes by car (37.8 miles) from Cwmbran. Mallards Pike is a Forestry England site in the Forest of…
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‘Nobody leaves feeling worse’: Inside Panteg House’s new music group
“Nobody ever leaves a musical experience feeling worse off for it.” That’s what Susie Webb told me just before last week’s jazz and…
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Cwmbran RFC coach Rob Parry nominated for Dragons RFC award
Cwmbran RFC’s Robert Parry has been nominated for the Dragons RFC Community Volunteer of the Year Award, recognising a decade of dedication to…
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Senedd election 2026: What are the major parties saying about healthcare?
The NHS has been a major topic of debate ahead of May’s Senedd election – with all the main parties claiming they are…
Keep readingSenedd election 2026: What are the major parties saying about education and childcare?
With soaring childcare prices and increasing reports of children falling behind in Welsh schools, it is no surprise that education and childcare have…
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Senedd election 2026: What are the major parties saying about human rights, social justice, and equality?
The Senedd election is nearly here – but where do each of the main parties do stand on social issues such as LGBTQ+…
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2026 Senedd Election: What are the parties saying about taxation?
Taxation has played a key part in this Senedd election campaign – with the main parties taking differing stances on the topic. Tax…
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Stallholders wanted for Holly Lodge summer fete in Cwmbran
Holly Lodge EMI Residential Home in Ton Road is getting ready for its annual Summer Fete – and they’re looking for local stallholders…
Keep readingMeet John Jenner- Cwmbran author who writes all his novels in local libraries
Most authors have a favourite writing spot – but for Cwmbran’s John Jenner, inspiration comes from a library computer and the pressure of…
Keep readingDevolved vs Reserved powers: What does the Senedd actually control?
Senedd Cymru, or the Welsh Parliament, is the devolved, democratically-elected, law-making body for Wales responsible for large swathes of public life. On May…
Keep readingSenedd Members pay rise: £3k rise after election
Senedd Members will see a pay rise of more than £3,000 following the 2026 Senedd election, with salaries up more than £12,000 since…
Keep readingThe Senedd Election 2026: What’s changing? Why? And how does it affect you?
On May 7 the way we vote in Senedd elections is changing. If recent opinion polls are to be believed, the election could…
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New members wanted at Croesyceiliog Bowls Club
Croesyceiliog Bowls Club is inviting people of all ages and abilities to come along and give bowls a try. The club says it…
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145 artists feature in Llantarnam Grange 60th anniversary exhibition
The walls of Gallery 1 in Llantarnam Grange are covered with 145 pieces of artwork to mark the venue’s 60th anniversary. It opened its…
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