Rhys Williams, Author at Caerphilly Observer

Club rugby returns this weekend as WRU National League get back underway

Men’s club rugby union returns this weekend as teams across Wales get the new season underway in the WRU National Leagues.

Giving animals away as prizes on council-owned land was banned in Caerphilly in 2019. Now, 14 Welsh councils have banned the practice.

The fight will take place in Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday September 2 as the undercard for the Liam Smith v Chris Eubank Jr rematch.

The event will play host to local and headline musicians, along with numerous food and drink stalls.

The NHS bursary scheme for healthcare students will be extended to the 2024/25 academic year, Wales’ health minister has announced.

Polls have now closed in the Penmaen ward by-election, with votes set to be counted at Oakdale Community Centre.

RSPCA Cymru received more than 3,379 reports of dog cruelty in 2022 – a 10% increase on the previous year, the charity has revealed.

It will be only the third time that a Wales international rugby league side has ever been to North America.

British Transport Police has said the incident, which happened at around 4.30pm on Wednesday August 30, is not being treated as suspicious.

Caerphilly Town Bowls Club, which is based at Morgan Jones Park, has celebrated its 80th anniversary.