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Torfaen Council has launched appeal to help children and young people enjoy Christmas

Appeal launched by council to help youngsters enjoy Christmas

Torfaen planners have decided on a number of applications this week

Torfaen planners have decided on a number of applications this week

Local government

Latest planning decisions from this Gwent council

Rhys Thomas from OTL, Joshua Glynn from Midway, Jason O'Brien, Torfaen's Strategic Director for Children and Young People, Paula Kennedy and Cllr Richard Clark cutting the ribbon, Iestyn Thomas, OTL, Gerrard Williams, Melin Homes

Rhys Thomas from OTL, Joshua Glynn from Midway, Jason O'Brien, Torfaen's Strategic Director for Children and Young People, Paula Kennedy and Cllr Richard Clark cutting the ribbon, Iestyn Thomas, OTL, Gerrard Williams, Melin Homes

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New children’s home in Torfaen welcomes first resident

Applications received by Torfaen planners

Applications received by Torfaen planners

Local government

The latest planning applications received by this Gwent council

Torfaen museum's exhibition of the 75th anniversary of Cwmbran will feature never-before-seen objects from the museum collection.

Torfaen museum's exhibition of the 75th anniversary of Cwmbran will feature never-before-seen objects from the museum collection.

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Museum exhibition to celebrate Cwmbran's 75th anniversary

Around 30 care leavers were celebrated

Around 30 care leavers were celebrated

Council celebrates achievements of young people in care

Exhibition celebrating 75 years of Cwmbran coming to Torfaen Museum next month

Exhibition celebrating 75 years of Cwmbran coming to Torfaen Museum next month

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Exhibition celebrating 75 years of town to open next month

Charlotte May Academy dancers are performing at the Congress Theatre, Cwmbran, until November 2

Charlotte May Academy dancers are performing at the Congress Theatre, Cwmbran, until November 2

Dancers pack out theatre with academy's show

Restaurant of the Year, Gwent Award being presented by the Lord Mayor of Westminster City Cllr Robert Rigby and Julia Buckley MP to representatives of the Three Mughals, Rogerstone

Restaurant of the Year, Gwent Award being presented by the Lord Mayor of Westminster City Cllr Robert Rigby and Julia Buckley MP to representatives of the Three Mughals, Rogerstone

Gwent Indian restaurants celebrate after scooping national awards

16-year-old Caleb McDuff has been nominated for a Deaf Sports Personality of the Year award

16-year-old Caleb McDuff has been nominated for a Deaf Sports Personality of the Year award

Torfaen teen could win Deaf Sports Personality of the Year award

The distribution of the red bags has been delayed

The distribution of the red bags has been delayed

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Torfaen: New red recycling bags delay due to supply issues

Schoolchildren in Torfaen were creative in their ways of celebrating the Windrush generation

Schoolchildren in Torfaen were creative in their ways of celebrating the Windrush generation

Torfaen schoolchildren celebrate Windrush generation

Latest decisions by Torfaen County Borough Council planners

Latest decisions by Torfaen County Borough Council planners

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Latest planning decisions from this Gwent council

Latest planning applications received by Torfaen Council

Latest planning applications received by Torfaen Council

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Latest planning applications received by this council

A team of year 11 pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, Pontypool, have won two university prizes

A team of year 11 pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, Pontypool, have won two university prizes

Young scientists win university awards

A credit union with more than 27 years experience is inviting residents of Gwent to apply for a special Christmas load to start saving for next year's festive season.

A credit union with more than 27 years experience is inviting residents of Gwent to apply for a special Christmas load to start saving for next year's festive season.

Credit union has launched special Christmas loan

SKELETON STAFF: Glebelands Miniature Railway are holding their Hallowe'en Special

SKELETON STAFF: Glebelands Miniature Railway are holding their Hallowe'en Special

Clubs and societies

What's on: Ghost trains in Newport and Hallowe'en frights in Pontypool

Transformers One is coming to Cwmbran

Transformers One is coming to Cwmbran

Fantastic family films headline Vue this October half term in Cwmbran

ELatest planning applications received by Torfaen County Borough Council

ELatest planning applications received by Torfaen County Borough Council

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Latest planning applications received by this Gwent council

Latest planning decisions by Torfaen County Borough Council

Latest planning decisions by Torfaen County Borough Council

Local government

Latest planning decisions from this Gwent council

Nick Thomas-Symonds MP praises National Lottery-funded Hope for the Community project during a recent visit

Nick Thomas-Symonds MP praises National Lottery-funded Hope for the Community project during a recent visit

Nick Thomas-Symonds

MP praises National Lottery-funded community project

Torfaen County Borough Council wants to hear your views on sport and leisure facilities in the area

Torfaen County Borough Council wants to hear your views on sport and leisure facilities in the area

Local government

Have your say on sports and leisure facilities in borough

Andrea Griffin is on a mission to tackle menopause challenges in the workplace.

Andrea Griffin is on a mission to tackle menopause challenges in the workplace.

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Wellbeing expert launches business to champion menopause awareness

A police officer (Image: file)

A police officer (Image: file)

Man arrested after police find 100 wraps of a class A drug at his address

New red recycling bags coming to residents in Torfaen

New red recycling bags coming to residents in Torfaen

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New bags for recycling for Torfaen residents

Views are being sought about the future of Pontypool Indoor Market

Views are being sought about the future of Pontypool Indoor Market

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Pontypool Indoor Market needs your help to prepare for the future

Joshua Herring, an 18-year-old from Pontypool

Joshua Herring, an 18-year-old from Pontypool

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Kickboxing prodigy hooks gold and silver at World Games

Decisions made by planners at Torfaen County Borough Council

Decisions made by planners at Torfaen County Borough Council

Local government

Decisions made by Torfaen planners

Planning applications received by Torfaen Council

Planning applications received by Torfaen Council

Local government

Planning applications received by Torfaen Council

Find out how you can help shape Torfaen’s food strategy

Find out how you can help shape Torfaen’s food strategy

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You can help shape Torfaen’s food strategy

Sharon Williams (centre) and the team at Gwasg Pia

Sharon Williams (centre) and the team at Gwasg Pia

Cwmbran print firm moves to employee ownership

The new facility has been opened at Cwmbran High School

The new facility has been opened at Cwmbran High School

New ASD base has opened at a Torfaen comprehensive school

Torfaen has been named the top place in the UK to start a new business. Picture shows Cwmbran

Torfaen has been named the top place in the UK to start a new business. Picture shows Cwmbran

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Torfaen is the best area to start a new business in the UK, new study shows

£500,000 ASD base opens at Cwmbran High School

£500,000 ASD base opens at Cwmbran High School

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£500,000 ASD base opens at Cwmbran school

Talking about foster care in Torfaen

Talking about foster care in Torfaen

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Torfaen Foster Carers share what they ‘Bring to the Table’

More than £0.5 million has been given to community groups across Torfaen

More than £0.5 million has been given to community groups across Torfaen

Local government

Torfaen community groups get £0.5 million from fund

Tommy with his Olympic medals

Tommy with his Olympic medals

Cwmbran Paralympics a success as friends invited for first time since covid

Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds on a visit to Specsavers Cwmbran

Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds on a visit to Specsavers Cwmbran

Nick Thomas-Symonds

MP pays visit to Specsavers to find out how it helps community

Torfaen sees an increase in school attendance rates

Torfaen sees an increase in school attendance rates

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Torfaen sees an increase in school attendance rates

Connecting with your community

Connecting with your community

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Connecting you with your community

School staff from 33 schools in Torfaen compensated for holiday leave error

School staff from 33 schools in Torfaen compensated for holiday leave error

Torfaen County Borough Council

School staff from 33 schools in Torfaen compensated for holiday leave error

Jamie Hancock was one of around 350 participants who ran the Cardiff Half Marathon to raise funds for BHF Cymru

Jamie Hancock was one of around 350 participants who ran the Cardiff Half Marathon to raise funds for BHF Cymru

Racing in memory of 'lynchpin of the community' brother

Tim Burton's holiday classic The Nightmare Before Christmas is being show at Vue Cwmbran, this month

Tim Burton's holiday classic The Nightmare Before Christmas is being show at Vue Cwmbran, this month

Spooky season brings iconic classics and horror hits to Vue Cwmbran

Plans passed by Torfaen County Borough Council

Plans passed by Torfaen County Borough Council

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Work at Big Pit gets go ahead from Torfaen Council

Pontypool firm Pro Steel Engineering wins award for Principality Stadium roof walk experience

Pontypool firm Pro Steel Engineering wins award for Principality Stadium roof walk experience

Firm wins award for Principality Stadium roof walk experience

Torfaen youngsters get a chance to learn how to ride a bike

Torfaen youngsters get a chance to learn how to ride a bike

Local government

A wheelie good opportunity for school pupils

Applications have been received by Torfaen planners

Applications have been received by Torfaen planners

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These applications have been received by Torfaen planners

Left to right: Carys Soper (leader of Carreg Lam), Bradley, Isaac, Megan Stokes (Immersion Centre support assistant)

Left to right: Carys Soper (leader of Carreg Lam), Bradley, Isaac, Megan Stokes (Immersion Centre support assistant)

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Centre helps children transition of Welsh-medium education

Vital service providing specialist domestic violence programme closes

Vital service providing specialist domestic violence programme closes

Vital service providing specialist domestic violence programme closes

Sophie Griffiths, Sue Driscoll, Gemma Buckle, Kate Noyes

Sophie Griffiths, Sue Driscoll, Gemma Buckle, Kate Noyes

Local government

Council launches new bereavement support network

Pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran - and the school dog - who won a competition to cut food waste

Pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran - and the school dog - who won a competition to cut food waste

School wins competition to cut food waste by a third

Gareth Vincent is in the running for a Wales Care Award

Gareth Vincent is in the running for a Wales Care Award

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Maintenance boss Gareth in running for social care award

Dual carriageway between Cwmbran and Pontypool set to close

Dual carriageway between Cwmbran and Pontypool set to close

Busy dual carriageway set to close in both directions

Dosbarth Pinc staff and pupils

Dosbarth Pinc staff and pupils

Pupils and staff don 1970s attire to mark school's major milestone

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