Torfaen: A STRUGGLING museum is set to receive a vital one-off payment to safeguard some of its area’s most important historical treasures. v.1
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Wales’ new Deputy First Minister faces questions for the first time in Plenary
Wales’ Deputy First Minister said transgender people “feel under siege” as she faced questions on gender identity guidance in schools and the implementation of single-sex spaces during her first appearance at Questions to the Deputy First Minister.
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Temporary classrooms at Torfaen school to be replaced
TEMPORARY classrooms built less than 20 years ago are to be demolished and replaced at a primary school. v.1
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‘Options report’ for former Arthur Jenkins care home in Blaenavon
THE future use of a care home which closed in November last year is being considered by senior council officers. v.1
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Six political parties to contest Llantarnam Ward vacancy
SIX political parties will contest a borough council seat last represented by Reform UK in an upcoming by-election. v.1
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Councillors updated on Welsh Language Standards progress in Torfaen
Torfaen council has approved annual Welsh language standards report. v.1
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Pontypool plein air art competition returns for 2026
Artists from across Torfaen are invited to take part in the Pontypool ‘Plein Air’ Art Competition 2026, with three days of outdoor painting planned for 25, 26 and 27 June.
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Author MK Jones publishes latest book
An author who first appeared on Cwmbran Life in 2015 has published her latest book. Mary Jones writes under the name MJ Jones.
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New Cwmbran book club ‘Forbidden Chapters’ welcomes new members
A new community book club in Cwmbran is inviting people to join its growing group of readers.
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Laughter yoga sessions launch for over‑50s at Cwmbran Library
A new laughter yoga group is starting at Cwmbran Library to help people aged 50+ boost their wellbeing through gentle movement, breathing exercises and plenty of laughter.