A church hall in Cwmbran was packed yesterday afternoon for a charity crochet day to raise money for Leukaemia Care.
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Cwmbran man celebrates 98th birthday with game of bowls
Cwmbran’s Malcom Hawkins recently celebrated his 98th birthday doing what he loves – playing bowls with his friends at Torfaen Indoor Bowls – this is the club inside Cwmbran Stadium.
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No merger plans for Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent: Chief exec tells councillors
ASSURANCES have been given that Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen councils will not merge and become one.
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Mynydd Llanhilleth wind turbine plan resubmitted to Welsh Government
FRESH plans to build wind turbines on upland between Abertillery and Pontypool have been lodged again with Welsh Government planning inspectors – just over a year after the previous proposal was shelved.
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Abergavenny’s Nevill Hall Hospital has one working lift
A LARGE Gwent hospital has just one working lift, it has been revealed.
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HGV ban on Severn Bridge threat to economy, say councillors
THE closure of the Severn Bridge to heavy goods vehicles is a threat to the economy of South Wales according to councillors from across the region.
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Llantarnam mural: Residents help design new community artwork
A Llantarnam resident has said it was a “thrilling experience” to help design a new community mural.
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Torfaen target for new affordable homes increased by 75 a year
A TARGET for building new affordable housing in Torfaen has increased by 75 homes a year since demand was estimated five years ago.
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Reform win community councillor seat in Pontypool
THE Conservatives have completed a hat-trick of by-election victories over Reform though Nigel Farage’s party has gained another community councillor in Torfaen.
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Shoezone Cwmbran opens in larger town centre store today
Shoezone reopens its new and larger store in Cwmbran town centre today Friday (1 August) selling a wider selection of footwear and new brands.