Cycling has enjoyed fluctuating levels of popularity. However, the activity is now on an upward trend, and it’s unlikely to come down again.
Prams in the Park: A new weekly club in Cwmbran for parents to meet and support each other
A new club has been set up to give parents a chance to socialise and support each other.
Jenny used to rely on foodbanks. Now the Cwmbran resident donates every week to help people in her community: ‘There are people you who can’t stand up for themselves, you’ve got to stand up for them’
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.
‘Football is my life’: Two teenagers were football teammates in Ukraine. Now they are playing together again in a Cwmbran team
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 urged to apply for their £500 payment
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, enquiries and prosecutions rise in Wales
Puppy breeding investigations and prosecutions taken forward by local authorities in Wales have risen significantly – figures captured by RSPCA Cymru have revealed.
Choir perform at Two Locks Church in Cwmbran
The Sound of Wales TLC Community Choir did an evening performance at Two Locks Church in Cwmbran.
‘Aggression’ towards staff: Reduced opening hours and security guard on the door at Cwmbran pharmacy
A Cwmbran pharmacy has reduced its opening hours for three days and brought in a security guard following a number of incidents towards staff.
62 years and still going strong! Cwmbran’s Pretty Miss shop moving to a new location in the town centre
A school uniform shop in Cwmbran town centre is moving to a new location after 62 years in the same spot.
Civic centre revamp plans to support ‘modern working’ approved
FINAL plans for a refurbishment of the Civic Centre in Pontypool which aim to create “a modern working space” have been approved by senior Torfaen councillors.