Children are spending more time in digital worlds than the real one, the Senedd has heard, with excessive screen use shaping behaviour and health in ways society cannot ignore.
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Police ‘committed to tackling off-road bikes’ despite funding ending
POLICE are continuing to enforce restrictions on off-road scramblers despite dedicated funding having ended, councillors have been told.
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‘Lessons learned’ exercise over Blaenavon care home closure yet to take place
A “LESSONS learned” exercise following the sudden closure of a care home is yet to take place, councillors have been told.
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Councillor disputes money saved by Torfaen schools through energy-saving measures
THE amount of money saved by schools due to climate change-inspired energy savings has been disputed by a Reform UK councillor.
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‘Harrowing’ distress now the norm for unpaid carers in Wales, Senedd told
“Harrowing” levels of distress have become the norm for unpaid carers in Wales, a committee has heard, with charities warning of a support system “set up to fail”.
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Joint fire control room ‘like Wetherspoon’s on a match day’, Senedd told
Fire service staff in south Wales are sleeping in cars between excessive night shifts and have compared trying to run the control room to a Wetherspoon’s on a match day.
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Bid to develop Fairwater Shops supported by Torfaen Council
A BID to redevelop a 1960s shopping precinct is being supported by a council which forgot to adjust its streetlighting for the shorter winter days.
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Christmas Day events in Torfaen to bring the community together
Local groups and venues across Torfaen are opening their doors on Thursday 25 December to offer food, company, and festive cheer. Here are a few that I’ve spotted: Cwmbran Community Centre – Community Christmas Dinner 📍 Cocker Avenue, NP44 7JH 🕰️ Doors open at 11:30am, dinner served at 12pm Victoria Village Hall – Cake and […]
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Ceffyl Du Driving Group invites old and current members to celebrate 40 years
A much-loved equestrian group in Cwmbran is inviting past and present members to help celebrate its 40th anniversary this January.
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Honeycomb Hairdressers commended at Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards 2025
A Cwmbran hairdresser has praised her staff after her salon was commended at the Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards 2025.