Costa Coffee in the town centre is taking part in the national Chatty Cafe scheme, offering a weekly ‘Chatter & Natter’ table to help bring people together.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Club.
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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 was (and still am) the kid who read the back of the cereal box at breakfast.
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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 urging others to stay active and positive, no matter the challenges.
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Gwent 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.
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24 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 Cwmbran-based photographer Sarah Cullen.