A steroid dealing bodybuilder from Risca has been handed the UK’s first lifetime sports ban.Philip Tinklin, 43, is banned for life after being charged with three anti-doping rule violations following a police…
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Major new exhibition in New Tredegar marks WW1 centenary
A major new exhibition to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War has been launched at the Winding House museum in New Tredegar.The exhibition ‘Our Duty to Bear…
Boy, 16, charged with wounding after two men stabbed in Blackwood
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of wounding after two men were stabbed in Blackwood.A man from Blackwood, aged 29, is in a critical condition at the University Hospital…
Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men stabbed in Blackwood
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were stabbed in Blackwood. The arrested teen is in police custody after an incident on Bryn Road and…
Senghenydd allotment open day a success
A community allotment in Senghenydd celebrated ten years of growing success by holding an open day for the community.The Aber Valley community allotment welcomed guests along for a tour recently.Aber Valley community…
Widow’s heartfelt thank you to community for fundraising
A widow who lost her husband of 52 years to liver cancer has thanked her community for its support.In October last year, Caerphilly Observer reported how RAF veteran Roy Bushen and wife…
Bullies bashed in Newbridge pupils’ film highlighting harm to victims
A group of Newbridge students are taking the fight to the bullies with a new film exposing the harm they cause.Pupils from Newbridge Inclusion Centre premiered Bully, Bully to an audience at…
Captiva Spa’s success at Welsh awards
A Caerphilly-based day spa and hair salon is riding high after winning the inaugural Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards.The team from Captiva Spa, picked up the Best Spa in Wales award at…
Rhymney riding school awards held
Haylemma Centre, a licensed riding school in Rhymney, held its second Annual Awards Night on Friday July 4 at Rhymney Rugby Club.The centre offers a unique mix of horses, the great outdoors,…
Welsh jobless rate declines
Unemployment in Wales fell by 6,000 in the three months to May, official figures have revealed.