This press release appeared on the Gwent Police website today. Six cars in Cwmbran were broken into over the weekend. A puppet theatre was taken from one of the cars. Gwent Police is appealing for information following six incidents where vehicles have been entered in the Cwmbran area. All incidents were reported to have occurred […]
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Video of amateur boxing fight in Cwmbran
A few weeks ago this blog featured a post and photos from an amateur boxing show in Pontnewydd workingmen’s club. Topping the bill was Joe Hall from Cwmbran Boys Club. Joe has just posted the video of his bout on You Tube. You can enjoy it here. The video stops before the judges’ verdict. Joe […]
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Video of amateur boxing fight in Cwmbran
A few weeks ago this blog featured a post and photos from an amateur boxing show in Pontnewydd workingmen’s club. Topping the bill was Joe Hall from Cwmbran Boys Club. Joe has just posted the video of his bout on You Tube. You can enjoy it here. The video stops before the judges’ verdict. Joe […]
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The hyperlocal blogger’s dilemma. A reader asks you to delete a post. My response.
Cwmbran Life was set up in five minutes last Summer. Its aim was not to expose wrongdoing or do anything that the professional media do very well. Journalists cover court cases and council meetings to make sure readers/ viewers/ listeners know what is happening. My posts are about the ‘characters and places’ in Cwmbran. There […]
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The hyperlocal blogger’s dilemma. A reader asks you to delete a post. My response.
Cwmbran Life was set up in five minutes last Summer. Its aim was not to expose wrongdoing or do anything that the professional media do very well. Journalists cover court cases and council meetings to make sure readers/ viewers/ listeners know what is happening. My posts are about the ‘characters and places’ in Cwmbran. There […]
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Boys from Cwmbran on Songs of Praise today
Some boys from Cwmbran are on BBC1’s Songs of Praise today. This programme starts at 5.10pm. Only Boys Aloud are singing and the choir features several lads from Only Cwmbran Boys Aloud. Tonight BBC1 17:10Songs of Praise featuring Only Boys Aloud including lads from Only Cwmbran Boys Aloud — Steve Thomas (@stevetorfaen) March 4, 2012 […]
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Boys from Cwmbran on Songs of Praise today
Some boys from Cwmbran are on BBC1’s Songs of Praise today. This programme starts at 5.10pm. Only Boys Aloud are singing and the choir features several lads from Only Cwmbran Boys Aloud. Tonight BBC1 17:10Songs of Praise featuring Only Boys Aloud including lads from Only Cwmbran Boys Aloud — Steve Thomas (@stevetorfaen) March 4, 2012 […]
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Juniors can swim for 50p during March at Cwmbran Stadium
The offer is for kids who show their Torfaen Leisure Card at reception.
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Juniors can swim for 50p during March at Cwmbran Stadium
The offer is for kids who show their Torfaen Leisure Card at reception.
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A mountain bike rider’s head cam video of his ride along Mynedd Maen above Cwmbran
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