A Bedwas man who abused badgers in “deliberate and sadistic” acts has been jailed for four months and banned from keeping animals for the rest of his life.
Author: Rhys Williams
Long-serving councillor honoured at Plaid Cymru party conference
Llanbradach’s Colin Mann, who first became a councillor in 1977, was presented with a special contribution award at the Plaid Cymru party conference.
Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Nelson, Abercarn extend winning streaks
It was another round of dramatic rugby action across Caerphilly County Borough on Saturday October 11, as some teams extended their winning starts to the season, while others succumbed to their first defeats of the campaign.
Caerphilly Sport Awards 2025 finalists announced
The finalists for this year’s Caerphilly Sport Awards have been announced, celebrating exceptional contributions from players, coaches, volunteers, and clubs across the borough.
Disability centre planning pantomime trip after receiving £1,000 donation
Sense Cymru, which has a hub on Caerphilly Business Park, has received a cheque from the Caerphilly Lions Club for more than £1,000.
Service to be held to mark 112th anniversary of Senghenydd Mining Disaster
A memorial service is being held in Senghenydd next week to mark the 112th anniversary of the Universal Colliery disaster, which claimed 440 lives.
Face masks must be worn in hospitals, health board says
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board introduced the measure on Tuesday October 7 due to “an increase in winter illnesses”.
More than 1,200 children take part in annual Primary Schools Cross Country event
Held on the Showfield on Thursday October 2, a total of 23 schools participated in the morning session, with 21 schools taking part in the afternoon.
Woman, 33, arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crash
The crash, which happened on Heol y Bedw Hirion, Bedwellty, was reported to Gwent Police at around 5.15am on Tuesday October 7.
Rugby round-up: Defeats for Keys, Bargoed, and Newbridge; Bedwas remain unbeaten
After an action-packed weekend of cup fixtures, Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby clubs were back in league action on Saturday, October 4.