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Cwmbran artist to hold her first solo exhibition inspired by nature and Welsh mythology
Artist Sarah Wooldridge is preparing to unveil her first solo exhibition, a collection shaped by her love of nature, Celtic mythology and fantasy…
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New plans for units at former Farmfoods store in Pontypool
TORFAEN: Planning application submitted for former Farmfoods building in Pontypool. v.1
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Blinkin’ Owl pub to host comedy night
A Cwmbran pub is hosting a comedy night this week. It’s at the Blinkin’ Owl on Thursday 27 August. The show starts at…
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One week left to enjoy Big Pit’s world‑famous Underground Tour for free
Families have just over one week left to take advantage of free entry to the underground tour at the Big Pit National Coal…
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Changes to planning application at The Whistle Inn in Blaenavon
TORFAEN: Changes to pub and campsite’s planning application v.1
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LlanyFest returns to Llanyrafon Social Club on Bank Holiday Sunday
Llanyrafon is getting ready for a big Bank Holiday celebration as LlanyFest returns to the social club on Sunday 30 August. The festival…
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Torfaen’s Local Growth Fund: Bus priority traffic lights, cycling trails and plans to restore the 211-year-old Pwll Du tunnel
TORFAEN: Bus priority traffic lights among regeneration schemes approved. v.1
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Application to change use of shop in Cwmbran town centre
TORFAEN: Bid to change planning use of unit at Cwmbran Shopping Centre. v.1
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Vandals target railway bridge in New Inn
TORFAEN: Councillor reports graffiti at bridge ahead of mural painting. v.1
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ALN funding row raised at Torfaen Council meeting
TORFAEN: Education councillor calls on Welsh Government for extra ALN funding v.1
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The Three O’Clock Club perform at Kilted Dragon Distillery event
Talented trio The Three O’Clock Club were playing ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’ as we walked out of The Farmer’s Table at…
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Wales’ Jacob Draper wins 100th hockey cap for country
Proud parents Jo Draper and Alastair Eustace stand with their son Jacob Draper as he’s awarded his 100th Welsh hockey cap. The couple…
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Plans to revamp derelict Pontypool’s St James Church move step closer
TORFAEN: Construction statement for church restoration programme submitted. v.1
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Silent Disco at Cwmbran Community Hub & Library
Families are being encouraged to grab a pair of headphones and get moving at a Silent Disco taking place at Cwmbran Library on…
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Happy birthday- Cwmbran Life is 15 today
I clicked ” publish ” on the first story on Cwmbran Life fifteen years ago today. In 2011, it was only a website.…
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Some council staff to transfer to Garnsychan Partnership under TUPE arrangements
TORFAEN: Council staff to transfer to charity v.1
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Former Griffithstown bakery could become yoga studio
TORFAEN: Former bakery could be converted to yoga studio. v.1
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The Lower New Inn: Couple reopen pub around the corner from their home
A Torfaen couple have reopened the pub just around the corner from their home with plans to bring back its “character “and “history”…
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REVIEW: Betsi – ‘The Welsh Nurse History Forgot’ at The Riverfront in Newport
A show first shown at the Congress Theatre is heading for a run at the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Last Thursday, I watched…
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Second 24/7 slot machine arcade approved for Cwmbran town centre
TORFAEN: Planning permission granted for 24 hour gaming centre /slot machine arcade. v.1
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