Until 10.30am this morning I had no idea walking rugby existed. By 11.30am the players of Torfaen Swifts walking rugby team had shown me what a brilliant sport it is and invited me to take part in a future session.
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Torfaen Council could get powers to fine motorists who park on pavements
Motorists who park on pavements could face fines under new powers being given to councils by the Welsh Government. In 2019 a survey of over 1,000 people in Wales found that 83% found parking on pavements a problem.
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Welsh charity nurturing mental health through gardening
A Welsh charity that offers gardening as therapy is forecasting a wave of mental health problems as the nation continues to grapple with Covid-19.
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Fowl crime at Greenmeadow Community Farm
Thieves broke into Greenmeadow Community Farm last night and stole 17 Bronze Turkeys.
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Three men have all represented Cwmbran Park Bowls Club for FIFTY years!
Three members of Cwmbran Park Bowls Club have reached a golden milestone. The trio have been playing for the club for 50 years.
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25 years ago today! East 17, Michelle Gayle, Peter Andre and C.J. Lewis performed in a concert at Cwmbran Stadium
Cast your mind back 25 years ago today. The date was Monday 28 August 1995 and Cwmbran Stadium was the venue for a Bank Holiday concert. Tickets were £16.50. The event poster includes: East 17 Michelle Gayle Peter Andre Love City Groove Get Ready C.J. Lewis Ultimate Kaos Deuce Were you there? What were your […]
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Torfaen MS calls on Welsh Government to enforce social distancing in supermarkets
Torfaen Welsh Parliament representative Lynne Neagle MS has today urged Welsh Government to “really drive home” the need for social distancing in supermarkets.
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Plans for a new cycle-friendly coffee shop in Cwmbran
In 2018 Kelly Eroglu had an idea to open an independent coffee shop overlooking the ponds in Llantarnam. Her application goes to Torfaen Council’s planning committee tomorrow (18 August) where the report recommends that councillors refuse her plans.
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The mum of Kenneth Williams from the Carry On films was from Cwmbran
Did you know that Kenneth Williams has a link to Cwmbran? In an interview recorded in 1968 while he was filming Carry On Up The Kyber in Snowdonia the comedian said his mum was from Pontnewydd.
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Cwmbran MMA fighter is in Las Vegas aiming to win a UFC contract
Cory McKenna’s phone buzzed with a text message three weeks ago with an invite to fight at the UFC Apex in America on Dana White’s Contender Series. The Cwmbran-based fighter landed in Las Vegas last weekend for the fight of her life.