Young people in Torfaen met assembly members at Cwmbran Centre for Young People. The National Assembly’s Scrutiny of the First Minister Committee spent an hour with young people before they grilled the First Minister.

Ten pupils from Nant Celyn Primary School visited residents at Ty Gwyn Care Home to hear their memories of World War II.

A group of Rainbows, Brownies and Guides in Cwmbran swung into action when they heard about girls in the area being affected by period poverty. The BBC recently reported that one in ten girls has been unable to afford sanitary wear, according to new research from global girls rights charity Plan International UK.

A Cwmbran woman who has dedicated over 20 years to helping people with learning difficulties has been hailed as role model by her colleagues. Now Leigh Miller, who delights in making a difference to the lives of those she supports, is in line for a prestigious award at the social care Oscars.

Two Cwmbran students from one of Wales’ biggest colleges are through to the National Finals of the WorldSkills UK Competitions taking place at the Birmingham NEC in November.

Today our favourite supermarket worker retired on the same day he turned 94. Reg Buttress has been working in Cwmbran Sainsbury’s since 1981 but his first job was underground at a colliery at the age of 13.

Children from Llanyrafon playgroup and nursery have started visiting Llanyravon Court Care Home to take part in activities together. These photos show the youngster drawing and playing games with the older residents.

Music teacher Wayne Beecham knew there was only one way to give a speech when he was asked to be best man at his friends’, Lewis Evans and Lauren Tee, wedding.  The talented pianist took the guests at Peterstone Court in Brecon  through a laughter-filled 9min 30sec song with several big CHEERS for the happy couple 🙂 […]

Welsh writer Jack Strange has released his second zombie apocalypse novel. Every Monday from 7pm to 9pm he presents a show on Vitalize Radio- broadcast in Cwmbran. I went along for a chat.

Cwmbran choir Soul’d As Seen won a competition to perform at The Great British Prom at Bowood House & Gardens. On Saturday 6 August they performed with Only Men Aloud and The National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Anthony Inglis.