Nearly 190 young carers in Torfaen have signed up for a national ID card to get a range of benefits including free access to gyms and being more visible within their communities.

A former doctor has been sentenced to 15 years and six months in jail after being convicted of a series of  sexual offences during the 1970s and 1980s

Torfaen Council’s planning committee today (Thurs) refused planning permission for 25 homes to be built on a field in Greenmeadow.

Justin, Elliot and Joe, are the leaders running the Torfaen Play summer playschemes at Woodlands Fields, Cold Barn Farm and Penygarn Community Primary School. They are supported by a team of volunteers who are running fun sessions for children throughout August.

Steve Hedley set up Black Crow Paddleboarding in 2021. Cwmbran Life is putting the spotlight on independent businesses in and around the area.

The owners of Cwmbran Leisure, the home of businesses including Simply Gym, Vue Cinema and Hollywood Bowl, have been refused planning permission to fit eight new signs on their building. Torfaen Council said the “siting, positioning, and scale” of the signs would give a “cluttered appearance” to the building and town centre.

Luc and Elisha are the leaders running the Torfaen Play summer playscheme at Panteg House and Fishponds Parks. They are supported by a team of volunteers who are running fun sessions for children throughout August.

Kate and Natasha are the leaders running the Torfaen Play summer playscheme at Garnteg Primary School. They are supported by a team of volunteers who are running fun sessions for children throughout August.