I visited the Kilted Dragon Distillery on Springvale Industrial Estate earlier today to take a look around and hear more about their tours and spirit‑making experiences
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‘Like a Family’: Ceffyl Du RDA celebrates 40 years of carriage driving
Two long‑standing members of a horse carriage driving group in Cwmbran for people with disabilities have shared their experiences as the club celebrates its 40th anniversary.
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Deaf racing driver Caleb McDuff visits Kilted Dragon Distillery on 18th birthday
Happy 18th birthday Caleb McDuff. The former Cwmbran High School pupil and 2024 Deaf Sports Personality of the Year was a special guest of Kilted Dragon Distillery this morning 20 January 2026) in their unit on Springvale Industrial Estate.
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Community‑led improvements begin at Pontypool’s Riverside Car Park
Work to upgrade one of Pontypool’s busiest town‑centre car parks is set to begin following a joint effort between Torfaen Council and local campaigners.
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Dogs Trust Cardiff plans to rehome more dogs in 2026
Having rehomed over 890 dogs in 2025, Dogs Trust Cardiff is encouraging people from across South Wales to visit its rehoming centre to see how the charity can find potential adopters a four-legged friend, and to learn more about how Dogs Trust supports dog owners in the wider community.
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Skippy’s Bar in Griffithstown can convert function room to flats
A BAR that regularly makes a loss is hoping to turn around its fortunes by converting its function room to flats.
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Specialist dementia nurse support now available at Nationwide branches
Nationwide has partnered with Dementia UK to offer free, specialist dementia support at selected branches – including its sites in Cwmbran and Pontypool.
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Willow weaving workshop offers creative Valentine’s experience
Cwmbran man has organised Valentine’s‑themed willow weaving workshop, giving adults the chance to learn a traditional heritage craft while creating their own handmade willow heart.
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From Cwmbran Asda’s freezer aisle to Buckingham Palace. Read the diary of Cwmbran Life
329 days ago, a woman called Jeanette slipped me a fiver as we chatted in the freezer aisle of Asda and told me to go and buy a coffee.
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A walk across the Severn Bridge – where to park and more tips
Fancy going for a gentle walk along the side of a motorway? Stay with me.