New twist in cattle market row
THE CONTROVERSIAL scheme to build a livestock market near Raglan has seen yet another twist.
Coed Eva councillor’s in the running for Cardiff half marathon
A TORFAEN councillor will be taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon next month in aid of Stroke Association Cymru.
Blow for town as Pontypool Jazz festival is cancelled
THOUSANDS of music lovers will be left disappointed this year as the ever-popular Pontypool Jazz Festival has been cancelled due to a lack of funding. After 13 successful years since its launch in 1999, Torfaen Council has announced it cannot afford to host the event this year.
Boy, 5, helps stricken Pontypool mum summon medical attention
A YOUNG Pontypool boy came to his mum's rescue when she broke her wrist in Pontypool Park at the weekend.
Pontypool girl becomes Welsh long jump champion
A PONTYPOOL girl has triumphed at the Welsh Athletics Champions in Cardiff taking first place in the long jump. Macey Jones, 11, of St Cadocs, Penygarn saw off competition from across Wales, over the three day championship, beating 17 girls to win her gold medal.
Young Cwmbran torchbearer tells of her pride at big day
A CWMBRAN girl who is battling a rare hip condition feels like a celebrity after she was a torchbearer in Pontypool.
Sebastopol woman raises £500 for charity with her first haircut for over two years
A TORFAEN woman has donated 16 and a half inches of her hair to a charity, which makes wigs for children cancer sufferers.
Garndiffaith mother wants to raise awareness of disorder that her son and nephew suffer from
A GARNDIFFAITH mother is trying to raise awareness of her son and nephew's genetic condition.
