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Secondary pupils swap classroom for the council in ‘Takeover Day’
A group of secondary school pupils swapped their classrooms for the boardroom this week as part of the council’s third Young People’s Takeover…
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Amateur boxing show in Cwmbran
Cwmbran Amateur Boxing Club will showcase some of the area’s top talent at its Night of Boxing event on Friday 20 February 2026.…
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Costa Cwmbran joins Chatty Cafe scheme
Costa Coffee in the town centre is taking part in the national Chatty Cafe scheme, offering a weekly ‘Chatter & Natter’ table to…
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Dogs in Bannau Brycheiniog allowed to poo ‘wherever’ they like, committee told
CONCERNS have been raised that visitors to Bannau Brycheiniog are allowing their dogs to poo “wherever” they like. The problem was brought up…
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Police chief: 6.99% Gwent Police budget increase would have maintained force improvements
GWENT’S police chief has said a 6.99 per cent funding increase rejected by an independent panel would have helped the force maintain improvements. Local taxpayers would have been required to meet…
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New ‘eco-homes’ estate approved in Cwmbran
PLANS for a new estate of ‘eco-homes’ have been approved at the third time of asking despite the concerns of councillors. Planning committee…
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First women’s walking football tournament in Cwmbran
The first women’s walking football tournament in Cwmbran took place on Saturday 31 January 2026. It was organised by Cwmbran Celtic Walking Football…
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REVIEW: The Lakeside Cafe at Llandegfedd
My head is usually buried in a newspaper, magazine, phone or laptop, so I rarely choose places to eat for the view. I…
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Cwmbran Padel player defies sight loss to represent Wales
A 74-year-old international padel player from Cwmbran is proving that sight loss doesn’t have to mean giving up on sport – and he’s…
Keep readingGwent Police’s Chief Constable Mark Hobrough on police reforms
CHIEF constables of smaller forces will be worried about a takeover by larger neighbours under the government’s proposed police reforms, Gwent’s chief has said. However Chief Constable Mark Hobrough has…
Keep reading24 new ‘eco-houses’in Cwmbran recommended for approval
A plan for a new estate in Ty Canol of more than 20 “eco-houses” is being recommended for approval after two previous rejections.…
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Portraits of Wales’ oldest man by Sarah Cullen Photography
These are the best photos I’ve ever seen of Owen Filer. The character and personality of Wales’ oldest man were captured perfectly by…
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Review: Grease by West Monmouth School at the Congress Theatre
West Monmouth School’s three-night sell-out of Grease at the Congress Theatre will be remembered by every single member of the talented 90+ pupils…
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Kalamity to perform live at Cwmbran’s HMV store
Cwmbran’s HMV store is set to host a live performance by Kalamity, a three‑piece alt‑rock and hard‑rock band fronted by local musician Kaylene…
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Cwmbran trio qualify for the 2026 Junior European Snooker Championships
Three young Cwmbran snooker players have qualified for the 2026 Junior European Championships in Spain. The trio all play for Redz Snooker Club.…
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Cwmbran trio bring home medals from Algarve Box Cup
Three young boxers from Cwmbran have returned from Portugal with medals after competing in the prestigious Algarve Box Cup -and their club, Torfaen…
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Friends’ football match raises £395 for mental health charity Tidy Butt
A fun football match in Cwmbran between friends raised £395 for Tidy Butt, a local mental health charity. The annual game between ‘Croesy’…
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Cwmbran dancers selected to represent Wales at prestigious Blackpool festival
Two young dance pairs from Cwmbran’s Rhythmic Dance Academy have earned the honour of representing Wales at the upcoming Blackpool Junior Dance Festival…
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Pontypool teenager takes major step toward BTCC dream
An 18‑year‑old racing driver from Pontypool is preparing to make motorsport history as he moves closer to competing in the British Touring Car…
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Torfaen Council to contribute £35k for Bannau Brycheiniog levy
ALL external funding that comes to Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority – which includes the levy from its seven constituent council areas –…
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