As temperatures look set to top 25°C (77°F) in many parts of the country this week despite autumn approaching, the RSPCA has already seen a 77% rise in people visiting its advice pages about how dogs can die on hot walks.

REVISED plans to alter the steps in Pontypool Park’s Italian Gardens, which have listed status, have been approved by councillors.

Llantarnam Community Primary School has planned a fun-filled fete on Saturday 9 September.

TORFAEN council could be in line to achieve a nearly £1 million underspend for a second consecutive year.

Staff at Torfaen’s credit union took the Torfaen MP on a tour of their offices and talked about the services they offer to the local community.

An annual event in Cwmbran for secondary school choirs looks set to change to allow pupils with talents in music and other areas to take part.

Eight shops in Torfaen have been given warnings after selling knives and alcohol to under 16s.

This photo shows the progress being made on the £221,000 project to transform the tennis courts in Cwmbran Park.

A 47-year-old Cwmbran man has been charged with a number of offences following a series of burglaries in the town from May to August.

Cwmbran’s 50+ Forum has been awarded £450 from the town’s community council to take members on a Christmas coach trip.