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Author: Rhys Williams

Ex-Penallta youth player Dai Flanagan named new Dragons head coach

Tuesday, June 21, 2022Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Cefn Hengoed’s Dai Flanagan has been named as the new head coach of the Dragons rugby region.

Rail strikes now underway – disruption on Rhymney and Ebbw Valley lines

Tuesday, June 21, 2022Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Strike action from the RMT union is now underway, causing cancellations along the Rhymney and Ebbw Valley lines.

School pupil’s design to be used on 50mph road signs across Wales

Monday, June 20, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Pupils were tasked with designing a sign warning motorists of the new speed limit – with the winning design created by Miley Fletcher of Bedwas High.

Wales miss out on World Cup glory after final defeat to Australia

Monday, June 20, 2022Monday, June 20, 2022

Wales missed out on a second World Cup of Darts title in three years after suffering final heartbreak against Australia on Sunday.

Caerphilly Flower Festival returns for first time since Covid

Friday, June 17, 2022Friday, June 17, 2022

Caerphilly Flower Festival returns this weekend for the first time since the Covid pandemic.

Dominant Wales brush aside Philippines in World Cup of Darts opener

Friday, June 17, 2022Friday, June 17, 2022

Wales have kicked off their World Cup of Darts campaign with a dominant 5-2 win over Philippines on Thursday evening.

Construction of six one-bedroom flats on site of former club completed

Thursday, June 16, 2022Thursday, June 16, 2022

Construction work on a new apartment block on the site of the former 49 Club in Trecenydd has been completed.

Church celebrates 100th anniversary of first service

Thursday, June 16, 2022Thursday, June 16, 2022

One hundred years ago, the first service was held at a makeshift wooden chapel on Gelligaer Road, Cefn Hengoed, where Bethel Baptist Church now stands.

Free town centre Wi-Fi comes to Bargoed and Ystrad Mynach – with more on the way

Thursday, June 16, 2022Thursday, June 16, 2022

Free public access Wi-Fi is now available in both Bargoed and Ystrad Mynach town centres, having already been installed in Rhymney and Risca.

TfW urges commuters to only travel by train if “essential” as strikes set to hit services

Thursday, June 16, 2022Thursday, June 16, 2022

Strike action from the RMT union will affect rail services across south Wales next week.

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