The Friends of Pontnewydd Park are encouraging residents to remember loved ones who have passed away by having an LED candle lit for them on Christmas Day.

Residents in Monnow Court in Thornhill organised their own Santa’s Grotto for local children.

Ambulance service staff in Cwmbran have been on strike today- the first national strike by the service since an ongoing dispute in 1989/90.

TOWN and community councillors should be better involved in a plan to support communities across Torfaen, borough councillors have said. 

A £1 increase on every taxi fare in Torfaen is to be reduced by 10 pence in response to opposition from six drivers. 

A community centre in Cwmbran is serving up a free Christmas Day lunch for anyone who wants some company and a nice meal.

Torfaen Council has learned how much cash it is set to receive from the Welsh Government to fund services in the coming financial year.

A Cwmbran woman says people regularly block the external staircase to her flat whille smoking drugs and swearing.

SEVEN new homes could be created within Cwmbran town centre if the conversion of currently empty units is approved.