Towns vow to press on after missing Town of Culture shortlist

Twm Owen, Local Democracy Reporter Several Welsh towns that missed out on the UK’s first Town of Culture shortlist say they remain determined to develop their cultural ambitions. Abergavenny, Abertillery, and Blaenavon submitted bids, alongside Caerleon, Monmouth, Caerphilly, and Cwmbran, but none were shortlisted for the next stage with Pontypridd and Port Talbot the only…