ALL external funding that comes to Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority – which includes the levy from its seven constituent council areas – comes from the Welsh Government.
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Reform UK choose Dan Thomas as Wales leader
REFORM UK sprang the first surprise of the 2026 Senedd election campaign when they unveiled a Gwent-born, former London councillor as its leader in Wales.
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Safran Seats: Apprenticeship sessions to be held in Cwmbran
A global aviation manufacturer with a major base in Cwmbran is inviting young people to learn more about careers in the industry at a series of information sessions this month.
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Red telephone box stolen in Cwmbran
This disused red phone box in Cwmbran has been stolen while contractors were dismantling it ahead of a planned move to a new site where it was due to house a community defibrillator.
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Extra funding to boost youth support, apprenticeships and ALN aervices
A BETTER than expected funding award from the Welsh Government has led to a proposed council tax rise being reduced.
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Fees and service charges for Torfaen’s temporary accommodation to increase
FEES and charges paid by people living in temporary accommodation for the homeless in Torfaen and rents at a Gypsy Traveller site are to increase.
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Council buys new recycling centre site to help meet targets
A SITE for a new recycling centre to sort items collected at the kerbside has been purchased by a council struggling to meet its target.
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Planning error with new heating system at Big Pit
A NEW heating and ventilation system was installed at the Big Pit mining museum nearly two years ago without planning permission due to an error.
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Santander to close Cwmbran branch in May 2026
Santander has announced that its branch in Cwmbran town centre will permanently close on Wednesday 13 May 2026.
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Kyokushinkai Karate: Morgan Mates wins two medals in New York
A Cwmbran teenager has returned from America with two trophies after competing in an international karate tournament.