A Pontypool woman is running an ultra marathon in memory of her late husband. Paddy Maloney passed away in May 2022 just ten months after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
‘”We want governors to do the absolute best for the school’: Cwmbran High School needs community governors
Cwmbran High School is looking for five community governors.
‘Dog Hotel’ gets planning permission in Cwmbran
Planning permission has been granted for a ‘dog hotel’ in Cwmbran.
Car collides with moped rider in Cwmbran: Police appeal for information
Police are appealing for information after a car collided with a moped rider in Cwmbran.
Senior Gwent Police chief makes 2023 Pinc List
A senior Gwent Police chief is featured in this year’s Pinc List.
500 young people take part in Youth Work Week in Torfaen
More than 500 young people took part in a week of activities including mountain biking in Pontypool Park, cooking lessons at Ashley House and chalk art at Cold Barn Farm Youth Club.
Cwmbran school has sports day records going back to 1962. Can the class of 2023 beat any of them today?
Pupils at Croesyceiliog School are preparing to compete in their annual sports day today (Friday 7 July 2023).
‘We’ve got such dedicated customers’: Cwmbran pub reopens to ‘packed’ crowd after £110,000 refurbishment
A Cwmbran pub has reopened after a £110,000 refurbishment.
Spotted a baby bird outside its nest? Check RSPCA advice online first
As the peak bird breeding season continues, the RSPCA is urging people to check their expert online advice about wild baby birds before calling the charity, so the line is kept free for emergency calls to be answered as quickly as possible.
Cwmbran hair and beauty academy transforms teenager from ‘shy, anxious young girl’ to ‘confident’ woman with qualifications
Cwmbran teenager Ella Jenkins walked into a hair and beauty academy at 14 as a “shy, anxious young girl.” Two years later she’s changed into a “confident, articulate” woman who new students look to for support.