The number of councillors in Torfaen will be cut from 44 to 40. The reduction is one of a number of changes that have been accepted by the Welsh Government following recommendations from the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales.

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision on Greenforge Way in Cwmbran.

A striking Stagecoach South Wales bus driver was at today’s protest in Cwmbran with his five children. Drivers from the company are on day five of industrial action in a dispute over pay.

The Stagecoach South Wales strike reached day four today. Drivers protested outside their depot in Cwmbran a day after refusing an increased pay offer.

Bus services in large parts of Torfaen, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent face more disruption after today’s talks between Stagecoach South Wales and Unite, the union, failed to get to an agreement.

Striking bus drivers in Cwmbran were led on a march through Cwmbran town centre by a bagpiper today.

Gwent Police are investigating a house burglary that took place at 4am on Sunday 17 October in Cwmbran.

Crutches and zimmer frames are being given a new lease of life in Torfaen.

Stagecoach bus drivers in Cwmbran are on day two of industrial action in a dispute over pay.

Girlings RFC organised a special day to mark their 75th anniversary and remember two former players.