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Charlotte Cameron picked to represent Wales in dressage
Charlotte Cameron has been selected to represent Wales in dressage – and many readers will recognise her from her Sunday shifts at Costa…
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REVIEW: Lunch outside Mindful Munch Cafe in Pontrhydyrun
The only thing I would have changed about my lunch at the Mindful Munch Café in Pontrhydyrun last Friday was where I sat.…
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Last chance to put forward candidates for Llantarnam councillor role
A by-election for a vacant county council seat in Llantarnam is due to be held on Thursday 2 July. There is a vacancy…
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Blindfold fun run to raise funds for Sight Cymru
Residents are being invited to take part in a unique Blindfold Fun Run in Cwmbran to raise money for Sight Cymru. The event…
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Local businesses invited to sponsor Torfaen Warriors boxing show
Boxing fans are in for a big night as Torfaen Warriors ABC hosts an evening of top amateur bouts at the TA Centre…
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Strong showing for Torfaen clubs at Welsh Boxing Championships in Cardiff
Torfaen boxers enjoyed a big day at the Minors & Schools Welsh Boxing Championships in Cardiff on Sunday 17 May, with several young…
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Videos of the service to rededicate Pontnewydd War Memorial
The War Memorial in Pontnewydd was rededicated on Saturday 23 May 2026. I attended the service and published this story about the event…
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Academi Performing Arts grows its Cwmbran hub for ages 5 to 17
A performing arts group for young people meets every Saturday in the dance and drama studios at Croesyceiliog School. Academi Performing Arts works…
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Harvester confirms closure of its Cwmbran restaurant
Cwmbran’s Harvester restaurant is closing down this month. It will shut its doors on Thursday 18 June. A spokesperson for the chain told…
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18th century Cwmbran pub restores front porch and carved stone sign
Great work by The Greenhouse in Llantarnam. They’ve done a brilliant job of renovating and restoring the front porch and carved stone sign…
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Fedfest fun returns to Coed Eva Primary School
Families from across Cwmbran are being invited to FedFest 2026, a joint community celebration hosted by Blenheim Road Primary School and Coed Eva…
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Halifax in Cwmbran to close this week
Cwmbran’s Halifax branch is closing this week. The bank on North Walk will close on Tuesday 2 June 2026. The decision was announced…
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority members ask for clarity over car park meters
Car Pakring meters for donations – could be converted to take parking fees in the future v.1
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Residents launch petition calling for safety improvements on the A4042
Residents have launched a petition calling for urgent safety improvements on the A4042 between Llanfrechfa and Llanyravon, saying the road has become increasingly…
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Council defends support to help community groups cut energy bills
Torfaen, finance, climate change, energy v.1
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Blaenavon’s Queen Victoria Inn can be converted to offices
Torfaen, planning permission, pubs v.1
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Llanyrafon FC’s pan‑disability teams celebrate standout season on and off the pitch
Llanryafon FC’s pan-disability section was only set up around 20 months ago, but the players are already enjoying success on the pitch -…
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Crows playing ‘biggest game in 20 years’ tonight
This was the scene 30 minutes ago as players and fans of Cwmbran Town FC set off what the club chairman, Dan O’Connell…
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Councillors given update on Blaenavon’s Ty Mawr building
Torfaen, culture, conservation v.1
Keep readingRanger with responsibility for stray sheep could be recruited in Blaenavon
Torfaen, environment, sheep v.1
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