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Author: Rhys Williams

Newbridge billionaire tycoon increases his wealth by £103m, according to Rich List

Friday, May 19, 2023Thursday, May 18, 2023

Sir Terry Matthews OBE, who grew up in Newbridge, is the fourth richest person in Wales and is worth £1.333bn.

Cowboy builder jailed for second time after conning families out of £147k

Thursday, May 18, 2023Monday, May 22, 2023

Lee Slocombe, who is originally from Abertridwr but now lives in Swansea, defrauded families out of huge sums of money.

Rapist sent to young offenders institute for five years

Thursday, May 18, 2023Thursday, May 18, 2023

Samuel Davies, 20, of St Davids Way, Caerphilly, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court.

More than 300,000 trees planted as part of Welsh Government giveaway scheme

Thursday, May 18, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The giveaway is part of a Welsh Government initiative to tackle the climate emergency and create a ‘National Forest for Wales’.

Drought group has started meeting ahead of summer

Thursday, May 18, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

A ‘drought liaison group’ has started meeting to plan ahead for the summer, Wales’ climate change minister has confirmed.

Climbing stones coming to Parc Penallta after visitor centre plans scrapped

Wednesday, May 17, 2023Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The stones can be used by climbers of different abilities, ranging from beginners to more advanced climbers and will be free to use.

Price aiming for top spot as Premier League Darts league phase draws to a close

Wednesday, May 17, 2023Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Gerwyn Price will be guaranteed top spot in the Premier League Darts table if he reaches the Night 16 final in Aberdeen on Thursday night.

First-ever Bargoed May Fair brings 16,000 visitors to town centre

Tuesday, May 16, 2023Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The first-ever Bargoed May Fair brought more than 16,000 visitors to the town centre on Saturday May 13.

Bedwas-based BTM Band to feature on ITV Wales documentary

Tuesday, May 16, 2023Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The episode, which airs at 8.30pm on Tuesday May 16, features interviews with members of the band and looks into its origins.

In pictures: Caerphilly 10k returns

Monday, May 15, 2023Monday, May 15, 2023

The 10k race was won by Swansea’s Dewi Griffiths for the second year running, with a time of 30 minutes and 23 seconds.

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