These views are just 58 minutes by car (37.8 miles) from Cwmbran. Mallards Pike is a Forestry England site in the Forest of Dean.
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‘Nobody leaves feeling worse’: Inside Panteg House’s new music group
“Nobody ever leaves a musical experience feeling worse off for it.” That’s what Susie Webb told me just before last week’s jazz and blues community orchestra session began at Panteg House.
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Cwmbran RFC coach Rob Parry nominated for Dragons RFC award
Cwmbran RFC’s Robert Parry has been nominated for the Dragons RFC Community Volunteer of the Year Award, recognising a decade of dedication to the club and its youngest players.
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Senedd election 2026: What are the major parties saying about healthcare?
The NHS has been a major topic of debate ahead of May’s Senedd election – with all the main parties claiming they are the ones who will improve healthcare across Wales.
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Senedd election 2026: What are the major parties saying about education and childcare?
With soaring childcare prices and increasing reports of children falling behind in Welsh schools, it is no surprise that education and childcare have been at the heart of the 2026 election.
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Senedd election 2026: What are the major parties saying about human rights, social justice, and equality?
The Senedd election is nearly here – but where do each of the main parties do stand on social issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, disability rights, and immigration?
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2026 Senedd Election: What are the parties saying about taxation?
Taxation has played a key part in this Senedd election campaign – with the main parties taking differing stances on the topic.
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Stallholders wanted for Holly Lodge summer fete in Cwmbran
Holly Lodge EMI Residential Home in Ton Road is getting ready for its annual Summer Fete – and they’re looking for local stallholders to join the fun.
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Meet John Jenner- Cwmbran author who writes all his novels in local libraries
Most authors have a favourite writing spot – but for Cwmbran’s John Jenner, inspiration comes from a library computer and the pressure of a ticking clock.
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Devolved vs Reserved powers: What does the Senedd actually control?
Senedd Cymru, or the Welsh Parliament, is the devolved, democratically-elected, law-making body for Wales responsible for large swathes of public life.