Pontypool News

Pontypool RFC secured two wins in Bristol as part of their pre-season preparations

Pre-season success for Pontypool RFC in mini-games

Poundstretcher in Pontypool is celebrating the company's new ownership with a mega weekend event

Poundstretcher in Pontypool is celebrating the company's new ownership with a mega weekend event

Poundstretcher Pontypool to host 'mega weekend event'

The Torfaen volunteers completed their training sessions ahead of running a summer of play

The Torfaen volunteers completed their training sessions ahead of running a summer of play

More than 400 volunteers to deliver Torfaen summer sessions

Uddr Has helped business owners like Daniel Jobbins (R with Uddr's David Smith)

Uddr Has helped business owners like Daniel Jobbins (R with Uddr's David Smith)

Digital support scheme helping Torfaen businesses thrive

Pontypool RFC celebrate their win at Neath on February 18, 2023. Picture by NCR Photography

Pontypool RFC celebrate their win at Neath on February 18, 2023. Picture by NCR Photography

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Pooler dig deep for win at Neath as former giants of Welsh rugby clash

The memorial to those who died in the explosion at Llanerch Colliery outside Abersychan, and the damage to it caused by vandals (right). Picture: The Friends of Llanerch Memorial Fund

The memorial to those who died in the explosion at Llanerch Colliery outside Abersychan, and the damage to it caused by vandals (right). Picture: The Friends of Llanerch Memorial Fund

Vandals target memorial to mining disaster where 176 men and boys died

NEW RECRUIT: Dan Babos grew up playing rugby in Pontypool. Picture: NCRphotography

NEW RECRUIT: Dan Babos grew up playing rugby in Pontypool. Picture: NCRphotography

Pooler make scrum-half Babos first summer signing

The gravestone of John Fielding, who served as John Williams in the Zulu War at the battle of Rorke’s Drift. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

The gravestone of John Fielding, who served as John Williams in the Zulu War at the battle of Rorke’s Drift. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Nostalgia: Remembering a Victoria Cross recipient who served at Rorke's Drift

An edition of the letters and correspondence of Thomas Henry Thomas is available at Torfaen Museum. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

An edition of the letters and correspondence of Thomas Henry Thomas is available at Torfaen Museum. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: The life of Pontypool's Thomas Henry Thomas

Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds opening Hope GB’s new building.

Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds opening Hope GB’s new building.

New home for charity which offers support to people with autism

The Gatehouse at Llantarnam Abbey. Picture: Andy Prosser, South Wales Argus Camera Club.

The Gatehouse at Llantarnam Abbey. Picture: Andy Prosser, South Wales Argus Camera Club.

NOSTALGIA: The story of Torfaen and growth of Cwmbran

Mill Engine Town forge in Pontypool. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Mill Engine Town forge in Pontypool. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: When coal mining took over as the main Torfaen industry

Abersychan ironworks. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Abersychan ironworks. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Nostalgia: Torfaen's ironmaking past from the mid-eighteenth century

Nelson Morton, inset, donated this hand-made spinning wheel to Torfaen Museum. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Nelson Morton, inset, donated this hand-made spinning wheel to Torfaen Museum. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: A hand-made museum donation from a local carpenter

The Remembrance Day service in Cwmbran. Picture: Cwmbran Community Council.

The Remembrance Day service in Cwmbran. Picture: Cwmbran Community Council.

Torfaen communities come together to pay their respects on Remembrance Day

Elizabeth Beniams (right) with her son Tom and his wife Winifred sat on the wall, their daughter Janet and her baby Ian and their dog Lady. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Elizabeth Beniams (right) with her son Tom and his wife Winifred sat on the wall, their daughter Janet and her baby Ian and their dog Lady. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: A family of canal workers from Pontnewydd for 50 years

A plan made of Pontypool from 1836. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

A plan made of Pontypool from 1836. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: An 1836 plan of Pontypool and the surrounding area

A copy of the George Dunlop Leslie painting that was discovered at Llantarnam Comprehensive School in 2000. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

A copy of the George Dunlop Leslie painting that was discovered at Llantarnam Comprehensive School in 2000. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: Royal Academy painter's work found at Llantarnam School in 2000

A picture from British Nylon Spinners used during the 1950s to encourage female applicants for jobs in its factories. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

A picture from British Nylon Spinners used during the 1950s to encourage female applicants for jobs in its factories. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: British Nylon Spinners' factory in Mamhilad

Employees of British Waterways on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in the early 1960s. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Employees of British Waterways on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in the early 1960s. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: Canal bridges, barges and boatmen in Pontypool

Florence Pearce (Auntie Floss) at the organ at one of the first weddings to be held at the Race Methodist Church in September 2000. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Florence Pearce (Auntie Floss) at the organ at one of the first weddings to be held at the Race Methodist Church in September 2000. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: Remembering 'Auntie Floss' at The Race tin church

The latest figures for Wales have been released.

The latest figures for Wales have been released.

Torfaen's case rate tops 300 as cases continue to rise

The case rate in Torfaen has shot up once again, after 186 new cases were recorded in the past seven days.

The case rate in Torfaen has shot up once again, after 186 new cases were recorded in the past seven days.

Case rate rises as 186 new cases in Torfaen in seven days

Chloe Taylor, Tegan Roberts and Ocean Rideout, and Callum Negrotti, collecting their GCSE results at Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw.

Chloe Taylor, Tegan Roberts and Ocean Rideout, and Callum Negrotti, collecting their GCSE results at Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw.

Top marks as GCSE pupils in Torfaen celebrate on their results day

The Blaenavon Jubilee Beacon, built in 1935 to celebrate 25 years of the reign of King George V. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

The Blaenavon Jubilee Beacon, built in 1935 to celebrate 25 years of the reign of King George V. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: The Blaenavon Jubilee Beacon built in 1935 for King George V

Children in Cwmbran, Pontypool and Blaenavon were given play packs as part of National Play Day. Picture: Torfaen Play Service.

Children in Cwmbran, Pontypool and Blaenavon were given play packs as part of National Play Day. Picture: Torfaen Play Service.

Play Service supplies fun activities for National Play Day

The latest figures for Torfaen, Gwent and Wales.

The latest figures for Torfaen, Gwent and Wales.

Case rate in Torfaen continues to fall as figures head in the right direction

Ella Grundy with her AS-level results at Torfaen Learning Zone. Picture: Coleg Gwent

Ella Grundy with her AS-level results at Torfaen Learning Zone. Picture: Coleg Gwent

Delight for sixth form pupils as they celebrate A-level results day

A residential property on Broad Street which had previously been a shop.

A residential property on Broad Street which had previously been a shop.

Empty shops may be converted into homes to boost town centres in covid recovery

A horse being led over the bridge at Pontymoile junction on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

A horse being led over the bridge at Pontymoile junction on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: Looking back at the beginnings of Torfaen's waterways

Dangerous driver arrested after dramatic chase through residents’ gardens

In court from Newport, Caerphilly and Pontypool

In court from Newport, Caerphilly and Pontypool

In the Dock: Covid rule-breakers and sunglasses thief punished

In court from Newport, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

In court from Newport, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

In the Dock: Look who’s been in court from across Gwent

Newport Crown Court.
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Newport Crown Court.
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Man who broke victim’s jaw in unprovoked pub assault has ‘rediscovered God’

In court from Newport, Pontypool and Chepstow

In court from Newport, Pontypool and Chepstow

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court for being drunk and disorderly

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Caerphilly

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Caerphilly

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court from across Gwent

Pastor John Funnell from Noddfa Church is awarded a TVA Community Award. Picture: Torfaen Voluntary Alliance.

Pastor John Funnell from Noddfa Church is awarded a TVA Community Award. Picture: Torfaen Voluntary Alliance.

Noddfa Church wins Torfaen Voluntary Alliance award for work during pandemic

Race Methodist Church on Blaendare Road in Pontypool. Picture: Torfaen Museum

Race Methodist Church on Blaendare Road in Pontypool. Picture: Torfaen Museum

NOSTALGIA: One of the last 'tin churches' left in Pontypool

Heather Cox and Roz Robertson with their defibrillator at the Queen Victoria Inn in Blaenavon. Picture: Heather Cox

Heather Cox and Roz Robertson with their defibrillator at the Queen Victoria Inn in Blaenavon. Picture: Heather Cox

Campaign to install defibrillators across Blaenavon

Pupils were put through their paces by Blaenavon Blues at Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School for their Euro Funday Monday.

Pupils were put through their paces by Blaenavon Blues at Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School for their Euro Funday Monday.

Watch: Football fever grips Blaenavon school despite Wales' Euro 2020 exit

Key workers and NHS staff were invited to a thank you event at Pontypool Park.

Key workers and NHS staff were invited to a thank you event at Pontypool Park.

Watch: Community says thank you to key workers and volunteers at Pontypool Park

Martha Baker with her brother Tom Osborne at her 90th birthday. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Martha Baker with her brother Tom Osborne at her 90th birthday. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: Pontypool's oldest resident in 1957 and restaurateur Martha Ann Baker

Councillor Georgina James has been co-opted on to Blaenavon Town Council. Picture: Blaenavon Town Council.

Councillor Georgina James has been co-opted on to Blaenavon Town Council. Picture: Blaenavon Town Council.

Local government

Town's newest councillor pledges to be a voice for young people

A postcard in Torfaen Museum’s archive showing Folly Tower before its demolition. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

A postcard in Torfaen Museum’s archive showing Folly Tower before its demolition. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

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Nostalgia: How Pontypool's Folly Tower was demolished and rebuilt

Mike Conway with his wife Kerry and daughters Nerys and Ami. Picture: Family photo.

Mike Conway with his wife Kerry and daughters Nerys and Ami. Picture: Family photo.

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Tributes paid to former headteacher who was an 'inspiration' to pupils

Tom Wait and his family outside the Grade II listed Llanyrafon Mill in the 1920s. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Tom Wait and his family outside the Grade II listed Llanyrafon Mill in the 1920s. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: The Grade II listed Llanyrafon Mill

An emergency road closure on Commercial Street, Pontypool, will be over tomorrow (June 16).

An emergency road closure on Commercial Street, Pontypool, will be over tomorrow (June 16).

Pontypool road closed for emergency repair works to reopen tomorrow

An eighteenth century print of charcoal gathering in Pontypool parklands overlooking Pontypool House, Wainfelin and the iron ore mines at Pontnewynydd. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

An eighteenth century print of charcoal gathering in Pontypool parklands overlooking Pontypool House, Wainfelin and the iron ore mines at Pontnewynydd. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

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NOSTALGIA: Torfaen's history as the 'cradle of Welsh industry'

Do you know this man? Picture: Gwent Police Twitter

Do you know this man? Picture: Gwent Police Twitter

Gwent Police launch CCTV appeal in harassment investigation

Adrian Wilding discovered what is thought to be a Second World War device in the Craig-y-Felin woodlands in Cwmbran. Picture: Adrian Wilding

Adrian Wilding discovered what is thought to be a Second World War device in the Craig-y-Felin woodlands in Cwmbran. Picture: Adrian Wilding

Dog walker shares story of finding WWII 'explosive' device in a Cwmbran woodland

Damien Lewis in Blaenavon during the filming of Dream Horse. Picture: Katrina Maving

Damien Lewis in Blaenavon during the filming of Dream Horse. Picture: Katrina Maving

Your memories of Dream Horse filming in Blaenavon

The bandstand at Pontypool Park, and inset Dean Groves and his team painting over graffiti. Inset picture: Gaynor James

The bandstand at Pontypool Park, and inset Dean Groves and his team painting over graffiti. Inset picture: Gaynor James

Bandstand vandalised with graffiti just a day after renovation work completed

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Cwmbran archer will represent Great Britain in Tokyo Paralympic Games

More than 170 children have taken part in an action-packed week of activities including nature trails, team games, dance, sport and reflective circle time

More than 170 children have taken part in an action-packed week of activities including nature trails, team games, dance, sport and reflective circle time

Volunteers help provide play sessions for 170 children during half term