Volunteers in Cwmbran have created a memorial tree where you can have a candle lit and hung from its branches to remember loved ones on Christmas Day.

A Christmas party was held in Croesyceiliog School earlier this week with guests ranging from toddlers to people who have been enjoying their retirement for many years.

Eighteen months ago former Pontypool, Wales and British Lion player Graham Price started doing a weekly walk with his friend John ‘The Dentist’ Evans. It was during lockdown and started as just a way for the pair to exercise and catch up in the fresh air.

The Friends of Pontnewydd Park are encouraging residents to remember loved ones who have passed away by having an LED candle lit for them on Christmas Day.

Residents in Monnow Court in Thornhill organised their own Santa’s Grotto for local children.

Ambulance service staff in Cwmbran have been on strike today- the first national strike by the service since an ongoing dispute in 1989/90.

TOWN and community councillors should be better involved in a plan to support communities across Torfaen, borough councillors have said. 

A £1 increase on every taxi fare in Torfaen is to be reduced by 10 pence in response to opposition from six drivers. 

A community centre in Cwmbran is serving up a free Christmas Day lunch for anyone who wants some company and a nice meal.