5 days ago · VIDEO: ‘I’m disabled so moving around on land isn’t my strong point’- Paddleboarder completes Mon and Brecon Canal challenge. Victoria Hewitt, who uses a wheelchair and crutches to get around, has completed her 35-mile trip paddleboarding along the navigable length of the…

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Jan 27, 2025 · Lidl’s Cwmbran store on Woodside Road will close on Wednesday 5 February and reopen in its new larger location on St David’s Road the next day (Thursday 6 February). The current site has been open for 30 years. The new store has a 1,516m² sales area, over 40% larger than its predecessor. It ...

Jan 11, 2025 · A £20 MILLION regeneration plan for a Gwent town centre will be submitted for approval to the UK Government which has pushed the project back two years. The cash, spread over a ten-year period, was announced for Cwmbran by the previous Conservative government in October 2023 under its towns fund. There had been uncertainty over […]

Jan 16, 2025 · HRH The Duke of Edinburgh has become the new Royal Patron of the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran. He visited the theatre on 10 November 2022 as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations.. During the visit, he met trustees, volunteers and …

Oct 23, 2024 · A COUNCIL leader has refused to say when upgrades to secondary schools could be carried out as he can’t “promise money that doesn’t exist”. Councillor Anthony Hunt was pressed on the state of school buildings at Torfaen Borough Council’s October meeting. Llantarnam member David Thomas said after attending open evenings at Cwmbran High and Croesyceiliog […]

Dec 31, 2024 · Armed police attended a robbery in Henllys yesterday afternoon. Two unknown men on a black motorbike or moped, are believed to have threatened a teenage boy before stealing his electric bike. It took place on Dorallt Close at around 4.30pm on Monday 30 December. The teenage boy was not injured and no contact was made. […]

Mar 19, 2024 · People “who quietly give so much to their communities” were thanked at the Cwmbran Community Council awards night. Credit: Cwmbran Community Council The event was held at Greenmeadow Golf Club on Friday 8 March.

Sep 1, 2023 · A Cwmbran man wants answers from the health board and ambulance service following the death of his 74-year-old mum following a 15-hour wait for an ambulance.

Nov 28, 2024 · Torfaen Council is asking for ideas and views on the Cwmbran Placemaking Plan for the town centre. It’s a ten-year plan with lots of ideas, including better public spaces, walking and cycling routes and more to do in the evenings.