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Torfaen councillors discuss means-testing of Winter Fuel Payments
TORFAEN’S Labour-run council will lead a drive to encourage take-up of Pension Credit due to the means-testing of the Winter Fuel Payments. The…
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Torfaen householders urged to share spare recycling boxes with neighbours
HOUSEHOLDERS have been urged to share spare recycling boxes with their neighbours or keep them for additional waste at Christmas. New recycling bags…
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No neighbours object to deputy leader’s house extension application
AN extension to the private home of Torfaen council’s deputy with a new bathroom and walk-in wardrobe has been approved by councillors. Richard Clark,…
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Author writes children’s book to raise money for the Wales Air Ambulance
A Caerleon resident has written a book to “honour” the memory of her twin brother and raise money for the Wales Air Ambulance…
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Torfaen care home due to close could be taken over
A TORFAEN care home that’s set to close in December could be handed a potential lifeline with a takeover being considered. Housing association…
Keep readingReform UK councillor accused of trying to rejoin Labour in the summer
One of Wales’ first Reform UK councillors was accused this morning of trying to rejoin Labour during the last few months. Torfaen’s Cllr…
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Human rights pledge into Welsh law delayed
Plans to enshrine international human rights treaties into Welsh law will no longer be brought forward by 2026 despite a manifesto commitment, a…
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Torfaen police seize motorbike for no insurance
Police officers in Torfaen seized a motorbike after finding its owner didn’t have insurance. Officers shared a post on X that said they…
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Torfaen man died from sepsis four days after going into hospital in China
A 30-year-old Torfaen man who moved to China in 2019 to work as a teacher has passed away from sepsis in a Shanghai…
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Section of children’s play area in Pontypool closed for culvert repair
Part of Pontypool Park’s children’s play area will be closed until further notice because of concerns about an underground culvert. Investigations have revealed…
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Cwmbran man wins Torfaen learner of the year award
In a world where continuous learning is key to personal and professional success, one Cwmbran resident has grabbed the opportunity to learn with…
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Care team’s 25km walk raises £15,000 for Tŷ Hafan
Nearly 30 nurses and members of the care team from Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice completed their 25km for 25 years fundraising challenge, walking…
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Recycle your clothes and shoes in Greenmeadow
Residents can now recycle their clothes and footwear at a new bank in Cwmbran. The Salvation Army has placed one of its banks…
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WeBuyAnyCar and Autoglass Repair want to open in Cwmbran car park
Two national companies want to open up ‘pods’ in the car park of a Cwmbran supermarket. WeBuyAnyCar and Autoglass Repair feature on a…
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THE loss of a garden hedge to be replaced with a small wall and railings is “regrettable” according to planners who’ve approved the…
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Cwmbran jewellers allowed to have new fascia signs
JEWELLERS H Samuel has had the go-ahead for new fascia signs at front of its shop in the Cwmbran Centre. It asked Torfaen…
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Council removes barbed wire from new fence in Cwmbran local nature reserve
Volunteers who help manage Henllys Local Nature Reserve in Cwmbran were recently surprised when Torfaen Council installed a barbed wire fence across one…
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‘We have a lot of young exciting players at the club’: Croesyceiliog AFC manager chats about the new season following promotion
After winning the 2023/24 Gwent Premier Division with a game to go, Croesyceiliog AFC found themselves back where they belong in the Floodlighting…
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Learn how to make your own Christmas wreath at this workshop in Cwmbran
A school PTA in Cwmbran is holding a Christmas wreath-making workshop to raise money. It’s been organised by the PTA at Llantarnam Community…
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Share your views on policing in Gwent
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jane Mudd, is asking residents for their views on policing. Commissioner Mudd, who was elected to…
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