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Travis George performs at prom in Cwmbran
Travis George was a special guest at last Thursday’s prom for students from Coleg Gwent’s Independent Living Course. The singer and actor, who…
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Independent Living Skills students thanked for organising prom in Cwmbran
“They’re ready to party.” Students from the Independent Living Skills (ILS) course didn’t just hit the dancefloor at their prom on Thursday 11…
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‘The generosity of strangers has been overwhelming’: Torfaen man completes epic 36‑mile challenge for six‑year‑old Jack
A Torfaen dad who took on a gruelling 35‑mile canal challenge to support his friend’s young son, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, says…
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Grange University Hospital team conquer Abergavenny Three Peaks
Twenty staff from The Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran completed the Abergavenny Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Velindre Cancer Centre. The…
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VIDEO: FedFest brings colour, community and plenty of laughter to Coed Eva
FedFest – the annual fun day held by The Federation of Blenheim Road Primary School and Coed Eva Primary School – drew a…
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Agreement set for first £6m of Cwmbran’s £20m Pride in Place fund
TORFAEN: AN agreement is expected to be put in place to deliver the first £6 million of a £20m fund promised for Cwmbran. …
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Cwmbran coach’s charity haircut supports young cancer patients and youth football
Cwmbran Town’s youth chairman Alex Guest has had his long hair cut off in a charity head shave – with help from the…
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VIDEO: Join a new mixed ability rounders league in Cwmbran
A new mixed ability rounders league has started in Cwmbran. It’s organised by MyRounders who run the sessions at Cwmbran High School’s 3G…
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From lockdown health kick to Britain’s strongest woman podium
Cwmbran’s Kirsty Robathan‑Smith has finished third in Britain’s Strongest Woman. The 36-year-old travelled to the Bolton Arena last month for the competition and…
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The route from Henllys village to the old Henllys Quarry
This is how you walk from the Henllys One Stop to the old Henllys Quarry. The route takes you past the Dorallt, Henllys…
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Free Park & Ride to the Cwmbran Big Event: Here’s how to make the most of it
Cwmbran residents heading to the Cwmbran Big Event on Saturday 13 June are being encouraged to take advantage of a new free Park…
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John Fielding awarded five in Scores on Doors food hygiene scheme
Cwmbran’s Spoons pub has just been awarded five (the highest mark) in Wales’ Scores on the Doors rating scheme for food hygiene. Carol…
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Children invited to design Torfaen’s new library card
Young people across Torfaen are being encouraged to get creative and design the area’s next children’s library card The competition is open to…
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New minister for local government, housing and planning sets out priorities for the seventh Senedd term
Wales’ new housing minister has said everyone in Wales should have a “safe, warm home” – but admitted “this most basic of needs…
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Senedd members press First Minister on safeguarding, taxation, and overseas spending in FMQs
The First Minister faced questions on safeguarding in Welsh schools, taxation and overseas spending during today’s First Minister’s Questions. Facing colleagues in the…
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New minister for social justice and equality sets out priorities for the seventh Senedd
“Respect, solidarity, and fairness” are the values that “underpin” the new Welsh Government’s work to tackle poverty and reduce inequality, Wales’ new social…
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New Cwmbran group offers support for anyone living with hearing loss
A new monthly support group has launched in Cwmbran to help people living with hearing loss – and their families – feel understood,…
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New plan to make Torfaen’s libraries ‘vibrant community places’
TORFAEN: LIBRARIES should be seen as “exciting, vibrant” places rather than where a strict silence must be maintained, according to a top councillor. v.1
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Pontnewydd Male Voice Choir performance at Ebenezer Chapel
Ebenezer Chapel in Upper Cwmbran is inviting local residents to enjoy an evening of live music later this summer. The Pontnewydd Male Voice…
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ChiChi Fit with Beth celebrates its first birthday after a year of growth
A Cwmbran fitness business that blends musical theatre with dance workouts is celebrating its first birthday. Founder Beth Tilley says the past year…
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