Over 300 play workers and volunteers for Torfaen Play were told today the work they do during the summer holiday has an “incredible impact” on children in Torfaen.

The leader of Torfaen Council has thanked the community for its support for Ukrainian evacuees.

Councillors at Croesyceiliog & Llanyrafon Community Council are writing to Barclays following the bank’s decision to close its branch in the town centre. Councillors said it was ‘”frustrating” that the bank was closing in a “town of 60,000 people.”

Arrows Rugby want more girls to take up the sport in Torfaen. They train twice a week and coach girls from six to 17.

Torfaen Council has revealed the timetable of incidents that led to two ‘aggressive’ geese being rehomed from the canal in Two Locks. Since the geese were removed there have been no complaints about the remaining geese causing problems with people walking on the towpath.

A new grocery shop has opened in Cwmbran to help families with the cost of living crisis.

“Morning, morning, morning. Have a good day. Come on Harry. See you later.”

Around 400,000 low-income households in Wales will be able to claim in September for a £200 payment towards their winter energy bills.

A group of year 7 and year 8 girls at Cwmbran High School have played their first rugby match for their school.