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New harmonica course coming to Cwmbran Library this June
After two packed events earlier this year, a new four‑week harmonica course is coming to Cwmbran Library throughout June. The mixed‑ability course will…
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New eurochange branch opens inside Morrisons Cwmbran
A new eurochange branch has opened inside Morrisons Cwmbran, giving shoppers an easy place to pick up travel money while they shop. The…
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Council chief says Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent will keep their own decision‑making despite closer joint working
WHILE senior staff are working ever more closely together in two Gwent county boroughs, political and financial sovereignty will remain separate, a council…
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Rootin’ Tootin’ Rodeo fundraiser coming to Pontypool
A Wild West–themed fundraiser is heading to Pontypool later this month as part of Relay for Life Pontypool’s efforts to raise money for…
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Drama Dragons launch weekly children’s drama classes at Greenmeadow Farm
A new weekly drama group for children has launched at Greenmeadow Community Farm, offering fun, confidence‑building sessions for young performers. Drama Dragons meets…
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WATCH: Students selling pre-loved clothes in Cwmbran town centre
Students from the Independent Living Skills course at Coleg Gwent have opened a pop‑up stall in Cwmbran town centre for the next four…
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Play about hidden history of the Newport Rising coming to Cwmbran
A new play exploring the forgotten women behind the 1839 Newport Rising will open its spring tour at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran…
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Curious Community announces second event after packed launch
The organisers behind the new Curious Community say they were “blown away” by the response to their first event – and are now…
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Councillor tells colleagues to ‘stop whinging’ and record gripes with council
A COUNCILLOR has told colleagues to “stop whinging” and record complaints and gripes about support they receive with their council. An annual satisfaction survey is being…
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Welsh Church Fund has £34k to share with groups in Torfaen
MORE than £200,000 will be available in grants for community, voluntary and sporting groups across Gwent this year. The cash is from the…
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Council identifies gaps in community transport as some residents struggle to access support
DIFFICULTIES in accessing community transport means some people are missing out on services and activities. Community transport, such as Dial-A-Ride which operates across Torfaen, provides door-to-door transport for…
Keep readingCouncillors told ‘land is scare and affordable housing is limited’
THE public can have unreasonable expectations of support and services available from local authorities, a top council boss has claimed. Simon Rose cited demand for public housing and the…
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See Cwmbran tenor Lee Cander live before his Channel 4 Your Song appearance
Singing fans can watch a talented Cwmbran tenor perform live in the town this week – just two weeks before he appears in…
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Cwmbran Historical Society: Programme of talks for 2026
Cwmbran Historical Society has a wide mix of local, national and international history topics planned throughout the year. Meetings take place at 7.30pm…
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Caremark launches fund to support community projects in Torfaen
A national home‑care provider is inviting residents, community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Torfaen to put forward local projects for a chance to…
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Trostrey retirement housing marks 50th birthday
“A little family who all look out for each other.” That’s how a resident described Trostrey retirement housing complex today as it celebrated…
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New community jazz and blues orchestra launches in Torfaen
A brand new jazz and blues community orchestra is launching in Torfaen this week, offering local people the chance to make music together…
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Cwmbran McDonald’s bans unaccompanied under‑18s after 5pm
Unaccompanied under‑18s have been banned from sitting inside McDonald’s in Cwmbran after 5pm. The food chain told Cwmbran Life the decision “was not…
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Amelia Ashton given Youth Award in Cwmbran
The Youth Award was given to Amelia Ashton at Cwmbran Community Council’s Community Awards evening. This was read out as she was presented…
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Senedd election 2026: Views in Pontypool town centre
IF one word could describe the feelings in Pontypool around the Senedd election it would be apathy. Just 37 per cent of residents…
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