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‘Small girl, big dream’: Ella‑Louise Appleby goes from Congress Theatre competition winner to professional dancer and teacher
Ella‑Louise Appleby was eight when she won a ballet competition at Cwmbran’s Congress Theatre and knew she had found her future career. Nineteen…
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Enjoy Grease at the Congress Theatre this week with Beginners’ Call Cymru
This brilliant photo has been shared of the young cast from Beginners’ Call Cymru, who are performing hit musical ‘Grease’ at the Congress…
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Heatwaves prompt questions to council over air-conditioning and school timetable changes
TORFAEN: Question over school closures due to hot weather. v.1
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Families across Wales will be able to access ‘simpler, more consistent’ childcare by the end of Senedd term says Deputy First Minister
Families across Wales have been promised free childcare for all children aged nine months to four years by 2031, but the proposal could…
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Solar panel plan at Sainsbury’s given green light without planning bid
A SUPERMARKET has been told it can press ahead with its plans to cover its roof with solar panels without seeking planning permission. …
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Theodora Taylor wins four medals at European Junior Swimming Championships
A Torfaen Dolphins swimmer who won four medals at last week’s European Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships is heading to Glasgow to represent Wales…
Keep readingThree Torfaen Dolphins swimmers selected for Wales at the Commonwealth Games
Three Torfaen Dolphins swimmers are competing for Wales at the Commonwealth Games. The trio headed to Stirling University on Wednesday 16 July for…
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First Minister challenged over ‘conflicting’ NHS waiting times as Senedd breaks for summer
The First Minister has been challenged to provide a clear date for when two-year NHS waiting lists will be eliminated in Wales. During…
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Community invited to Branfest at Cwmbran High School
BranFest is back with a difference this year as Cwmbran High School turns into a summer festival on Thursday 16 July to mark…
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Caleb McDuff gives support to young Taekwondo champion
Caleb McDuff, the deaf South Wales racing driver is backing Pontypool Taekwondo World Champion Riley Davies in his career and encouraging businesses to…
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Cwmbran’s Flame’z Kitchen celebrates first birthday
The owner of a Cwmbran food business celebrated its first birthday today. Rhiannon Maving opened Flame’z Kitchen in Llanyrafon Shops in July 2025…
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Cwmbran shopkeeper thanks community for support following burglary
The shopkeeper whose Cwmbran business was burgled wants to thank Cwmbran Life readers for their support and kind comments. Reza Mehrjou has run…
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Charlotte Edwards spots her ‘happy to chat’ plaque on a Cwmbran bench
This is Charlotte Edwards proudly sitting on the bench in Cwmbran town centre that features her ‘happy to chat’ plaque design. The Llanyrafon…
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Curious Community returns to Cwmbran with Techniquest CEO as guest
A free community event exploring why curiosity matters in modern life and business is taking place at the Parkway Hotel in Cwmbran on…
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Teenager declares results in Welsh at Llantarnam by-election
TORFAEN: Welsh speaking teenager helps conduct election count. v.1
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New website tells the stories behind the names on Cwmbran’s war memorials
A man who was curious about the 71 names on Pontnewydd War Memorial has created a website to record the stories of hundreds…
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Roger Allonby: The new joint director of economy for both Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent
BLAENAU GWENT & TORFAEN: New chief economic officer appointed for two councils. v.1
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New Inn Upper Ward residents to choose new community councillor this week
TORFAEN: By-election to fill Reform Senedd Member’s former local council seat. v.1
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Further grant awarded to Pontypool ‘high-quality commercial and residential units’ project
TORFAEN: Council has agreed to increase a grant towards renovation of shop. v.1
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Planning application for ‘low-stake adult gaming centre’ in Cwmbran
TORFAEN: Application for adult gaming (slot machine) centre submitted. v.1
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