A community hall in Cwmbran has been transformed thanks to the hard work of volunteers.

A Torfaen powerlifter is appealing for support from the community and businesses so she can represent Wales at a tournament in New Zealand.

Torfaen Council’s councillor in charge of education has said there “should be no shocks” when the council gives its post-inspection action plan to Estyn in September. In June a critical report found the council is “a local authority causing significant concern” due to shortcomings in secondary school performance.

A new club has been set up to give parents a chance to socialise and support each other.

Jenny Ford is my kind of person. I love sitting with someone who shares stories that make me smile and laugh. And when they mix that up with being open and honest about difficult topics I’m all ears.

A 14-year-old Ukrainian refugee told Cwmbran Life that “football is my life” as he stood on Penylan Fields being welcomed by his new teammates at Cwmbran Town FC under 15s.

Unpaid carers are being urged to apply for a £500 payment to help with the increased cost of caring during the cost-of living-crisis.

Puppy breeding investigations and prosecutions taken forward by local authorities in Wales have risen significantly – figures captured by RSPCA Cymru have revealed.

The Sound of Wales TLC Community Choir did an evening performance at Two Locks Church in Cwmbran.