COUNCILLORS will be asked to nominate local groups that could benefit from grants of up to £15,000 from their local authority.
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Pontnewydd FC under tens thank Pen y Fan walk supporters
Players from the under-ten team at Pontnewydd FC say the kind donations they received for their walk up Pen y Fan will help them “massively” this coming football season.”
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Hundreds of players expected at walking football festival in Cwmbran
The growth of walking football in Wales will be shown this weekend when Cwmbran hosts a large walking football festival.
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VIDEO: Matthew Kay wins Pontnewydd Working Men’s Club darts competition
Congratulations to Matthew Kay for winning the 2025 Pontnewydd Working Men’s Club darts open competition.
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Land for helicopter pad to be used for 150 parking spaces at Grange University Hospital
LAND currently allocated for a helicopter pad is set to be used to provide an extra 150 parking spaces at an “overcrowded” Gwent hospital.
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Congress Theatre: What’s on during September 2025
Find out what’s coming up at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran during September 2025.
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Cwmbran Centre for Young People increases opening hours
A youth centre has increased its opening times over the summer as part of an initiative to reduce anti-social behaviour.
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World’s oldest person Ethel Caterham gets birthday message from Owen Filer
“Greetings Ethel my dearest. And a very Happy Birthday too. You are truly ‘The top lady of the day’. A real darling. I raise a glass and wish you joy today. God bless you Ethel! Lots of love from Wales. Owen Filer. 106 years old very soon xxxxx”
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‘A hub for song, dance, and drama’: New performing arts academy opening in Cwmbran
A performing arts academy is opening in Cwmbran offering a “brand-new hub for all things song, dance, and drama”.
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Road closures for Tour of Britain stage in Torfaen
Pontypool will host Stage Five of the Tour of Britain Men cycling event on Saturday 6 September, marking the town’s debut in this prestigious international race.