A chef who was made redundant in 2020 is following his dream to start his own business.

Rhiannon Lewis set up Jacob’s Boutique in 2017. Cwmbran Life is putting the spotlight on independent businesses in and around the area. Covid has been a challenge for businesses so this is a chance to think about where you spend your money. 

Citizens Advice Torfaen will be able to offer more services thanks to £10,000 from Cwmbran Community Council.

Royal Mail workers in Cwmbran went on strike at 6am this morning (24 Nov) at the start of a 48-hour walkout.

Residents who move into new flats being built in Old Cwmbran will use a new, environmentally friendly system instead of fossil fuels to heat their homes.

One Stop has been awarded a licence to sell alcohol from the former Pontnewydd Inn pub in the town. The national chain is now waiting for the planning committee to meet and decide if the conditions attached to the site’s original application can be altered.

Torfaen councillors are meeting to discuss how to improve attendance among ‘persistently absent’ pupils from schools in the borough.

A new weekly lunch club that started four weeks ago is already attracting over 30 people.

The officer in charge of the education department at Torfaen Council has left his job.