In the last 8 hours

Blitz on dog poo as part of £248m spending plans with council tax to rise South Wales Argus15:57

Two men in balaclavas break into convenience store to rob cigarettes and vapes South Wales Argus15:57

Earlier today

How red tape has stopped this 140-space commuter car park from opening South Wales Argus07:49

Yesterday

Railway station expected to be fully operational in weeks after £7m revamp Nation.Cymru11:47 18-Feb-25

Protest outside paedophile's house after he was caught breaching suspended sentence Free Press Series10:05 18-Feb-25

New 100 seater stand for stadium that once played host to the greats South Wales Argus07:28 18-Feb-25

Plan for covered carport in Cwmbran awaits approval South Wales Argus07:28 18-Feb-25

Cwmbran care home creates sensory walls for residents Free Press Series01:56 18-Feb-25

See the latest Torfaen planning applications to be approved Free Press Series01:56 18-Feb-25

In the last 7 days

Four-year-old boy taken to hospital after being hit by car Wales Online17:58 17-Feb-25

Planning permission granted for new stand at Cwmbran football ground Nation.Cymru15:57 17-Feb-25

Labour faces a 'perfect storm' warn experts as Reform wins first Welsh election Wales Online14:52 16-Feb-25

Brexit blamed for need to rethink pub houses Gloucester Live06:26 16-Feb-25

Wales' first elected Reform councillor says victory is warning to Labour South Wales Argus22:08 14-Feb-25

First Reform councillor says no Labour seat safe BBC21:43 14-Feb-25

Newly elected Reform councillor sends warning to Welsh Labour Nation.Cymru17:07 14-Feb-25

Keep Torfaen Tidy Spring Clean 2025 Torfaen County Borough Council (Press Release)15:19 14-Feb-25

You're hired! Meet Torfaen's newest apprentices Torfaen County Borough Council (Press Release)12:36 14-Feb-25

Lidl complains after Reform councillors pose up at store opening Wales Online10:29 14-Feb-25

First Reform councillor elected in Wales winning seat off Labour Wales Online07:08 14-Feb-25

Wales Older People's Commissioner visits Torfaen to talk to elderly residents Free Press Series00:13 14-Feb-25

Man arrested after 34 windows smashed at shopping centre South Wales Argus21:47 13-Feb-25

Lidl denies Reform councillor officially opened shop BBC11:07 13-Feb-25

Cwmbran school praised for 'highly effective education' by Estyn South Wales Argus05:32 13-Feb-25

Torfaen by-election: Could Reform win first Welsh council seat off Labour? LabourList01:31 13-Feb-25

Teenager from Torfaen set for year of his life with Team Brit Free Press Series23:47 12-Feb-25

38-year-old arrested on suspicion of causing 'mindless vandalism' in town centre South Wales Argus13:16 12-Feb-25

Man arrested after numerous shops allegedly damaged in Cwmbran Wales Online12:56 12-Feb-25

Calls for council Reform leader to resign in offensive song lyrics row Abergavenny Chronicle07:09 12-Feb-25

In the last month

Why an air ambulance landed in busy town centre in Gwent today South Wales Argus21:00 11-Feb-25

Torfaen's new recycling system and why it has been implemented South Wales Argus12:51 11-Feb-25

Health Board to take over running of Blaenavon surgery Abergavenny Chronicle07:04 11-Feb-25

Thief steals alcohol worth £673 during shoplifting spree South Wales Argus04:44 11-Feb-25

Torfaen couple encouraging people to reach out after setting up mental health network South Wales Argus04:44 11-Feb-25

Torfaen planning decisions: What was approved and refused? South Wales Argus04:44 11-Feb-25

'It is needless' - shopping centre reacts to shocking vandalism spree South Wales Argus20:34 10-Feb-25

Windfarm would impact on Blaenavon World Heritage site Abergavenny Chronicle13:41 10-Feb-25

Revealed: The most expensive streets in Torfaen for 2024 South Wales Argus12:02 9-Feb-25

The cheapest streets to buy a house in Torfaen in 2024 revealed South Wales Argus11:38 8-Feb-25

Windfarm plans opposed due to impact on World Heritage site Nation.Cymru08:02 8-Feb-25

Council will oppose application for previously rejected estate of 25 eco homes South Wales Argus19:22 7-Feb-25

Gwent's surrounding areas weekend events: Ghost hunt, craft market and history talk South Wales Argus19:22 7-Feb-25

Police want to find man who was assaulted in Gwent town South Wales Argus19:22 7-Feb-25

Controversial English medical firm walks out on Welsh GP surgeries Wales Online13:49 7-Feb-25

Somerset pub that nearly closed down is 'flourishing' and hiring new head chef Somerset County Gazette12:09 7-Feb-25

Blaenavon Town Council commits to creating positive online environment South Wales Argus11:14 7-Feb-25

New initiative launched to support entrepreneurs in Torfaen Free Press Series23:31 6-Feb-25

Welsh factory plans to close with 180 jobs at risk Wales Online20:22 6-Feb-25

Mass industrial employer and Gwent factory announces potential closure South Wales Argus20:04 6-Feb-25

New firm set to take over leisure centres from financially troubled trust South Wales Argus18:59 6-Feb-25

Man and woman charged after drug raid at property in Gwent South Wales Argus18:59 6-Feb-25

The issues facing potential voters before they head to the polls South Wales Argus10:52 6-Feb-25

Mum made redundant after raising concerns about GP surgery where she worked Wales Online21:27 5-Feb-25

The latest food hygiene ratings for restaurants and cafes in Torfaen South Wales Argus18:36 5-Feb-25

Torfaen pupils put their questions to Commissioner in 'Mini Police' unit South Wales Argus18:36 5-Feb-25

Blaenavon Town Council Embraces Digital Charter Abergavenny Chronicle14:07 5-Feb-25

Areas where 30mph limit could be reinstated identified by council South Wales Argus10:29 5-Feb-25

Shoplifter arrested and sent back to jail for breaching his licence South Wales Argus18:13 4-Feb-25

Community council's budget confirmed with seven pence precept increase South Wales Argus18:13 4-Feb-25

Council chief sharing deal sparks fears the two could merge South Wales Argus18:13 4-Feb-25

Blaenavon road set to revert to 30mph after speed limit review Abergavenny Chronicle12:54 4-Feb-25

Lord Lieutenant of Gwent recognises 16 people South Wales Argus01:56 4-Feb-25

The latest planning applications received by Torfaen council South Wales Argus01:56 4-Feb-25

New provider set to take over ski slope at Pontypool Abergavenny Chronicle18:00 3-Feb-25

Police investigating jewellery burglary from home in Gwent South Wales Argus17:49 3-Feb-25

Watch: Massive fire rips through barn in Gwent town destroying farmland South Wales Argus17:49 3-Feb-25

'Holiday romance' sharing of council chiefs to become 'marriage' South Wales Argus17:49 3-Feb-25

Cabinet asked to approve tender for Leisure services Torfaen County Borough Council (Press Release)15:48 3-Feb-25

Toilet training concerns raised across borough Nation.Cymru11:55 3-Feb-25

Sixteen people recognised by His Majesty’s Lord- Lieutenant of Gwent GOV.UK (Press Release)11:21 3-Feb-25

Community music festival to return in 2025 after high public demand South Wales Argus17:24 2-Feb-25

Concern parents sending children to school without knowing how to use the toilet South Wales Argus17:00 1-Feb-25

Leading member of drugs gang jailed for eight years Nation.Cymru16:08 31-Jan-25

Have your say on Torfaen Council's budget proposals Torfaen County Borough Council (Press Release)08:31 31-Jan-25

Pop up and play Torfaen County Borough Council (Press Release)12:20 30-Jan-25

Governors needed to help schools thrive Torfaen County Borough Council (Press Release)09:27 30-Jan-25

Council soon to buy camera car to target parking offences near schools South Wales Argus08:03 30-Jan-25

'We are incredibly proud of our staff' Estyn inspectors heap praise on nursery South Wales Argus23:55 29-Jan-25

A 'holiday romance' becomes a marriage for neighbouring authorities Abergavenny Chronicle18:14 29-Jan-25

Free furniture for schools and community groups Torfaen County Borough Council (Press Release)15:09 29-Jan-25

Three men charged with conspiracy to supply drugs South Wales Argus07:38 29-Jan-25

Man charged with dangerous driving on road around golf club South Wales Argus15:21 28-Jan-25

Holocaust survivor gives talk to pupils Torfaen County Borough Council (Press Release)14:29 27-Jan-25

Nostalgia!: How many of these places in Cwmbran do you know? South Wales Argus06:49 27-Jan-25

Gallery: looking back at a Welsh football club's memorable European win South Wales Argus06:25 26-Jan-25

The town in Wales which is full of abandoned shopping trolleys Wales Online03:23 26-Jan-25

Sharing chief executive 'isn't a merger' of two authorities councillors told South Wales Argus05:45 24-Jan-25

Five candidates in by-election called following Labour councillor's resignation Free Press Series23:34 23-Jan-25

Anti-social behaviour that blighted town was 'worst seen in 20 years' South Wales Argus21:36 23-Jan-25

MP praises community spirit in tough times Stratford Standard, Warwickshire17:06 23-Jan-25

Written Statement: Federating local government in Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen County Borough Councils (23 January 2025) Welsh Government (Press Release)15:19 23-Jan-25

Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen Councillors approve appointment of Chief Executive Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (Press Release)15:14 23-Jan-25

Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen councillors approve appointment of Joint Chief Executive Torfaen County Borough Council (Press Release)14:20 23-Jan-25

Finance chief Nigel signs his final cheque at Torfaen Abergavenny Chronicle14:07 23-Jan-25

Shared chief exec isn't a merger councils are told Abergavenny Chronicle13:37 23-Jan-25

Thugs target surgery in anti-social behaviour hot-spot Abergavenny Chronicle13:18 23-Jan-25

New plan for care home that had been due to shut weeks ago Wales Online21:05 22-Jan-25

Torfaen Councillors approve appointment of Joint Chief Executive Torfaen County Borough Council (Press Release)08:31 22-Jan-25

Torfaen planning decisions: House extensions approved South Wales Argus04:28 21-Jan-25

Organised crime groups are using children to sell vapes in Gwent schools South Wales Argus20:20 20-Jan-25

New bridge over Mon Brecon Canal gets planning green light Abergavenny Chronicle15:31 20-Jan-25

Mon squeezed out in 2025 opener The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Review09:33 20-Jan-25

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