A £3.7 million multi-purpose centre in Cwmbran will offer short-stay and respite accommodation, state-of-the-art communal facilities and a small number of flats for local tenants.

The Torfaen Community and Volunteer Awards take place on Saturday 2 October 2021 at Pontypool Active Living Centre.

A new independent shop is opening in Cwmbran tomorrow- Monday 27 September 2021.

In 2020 during the pandemic Lauren Morse started a business in a shed at the bottom of her garden in Cwmbran. The response from customers was so good that she decided to open a shop.

A footbridge over the Afon Lwyd in Cwmbran will close for eight days for resurfacing work.

Regulars at Aristicutz hair salon in Fairwater Shops have been missing out on the social side of their appointments since the start of the pandemic. Jude Phillips, the owner of the family-run business, said face masks have made it harder for her and her team to enjoy a “natter” with customers.

The Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise, Welsh ICE, has launched its remodelled, flagship round of funded support, and is inviting applications from vibrant start–ups and entrepreneurs.

86-year-old Keith Jefferies has been in boxing all his life. He won his first Welsh title in 1949. Four times a week he opens up his gym in Northville and coaches over 20 boxers.

Cwmbran Parkrun is back up and (literally) running following a long break because of the pandemic.

Hundreds of film fans watched two films on a large outdoor screen at Cwmbran Stadium yesterday.