To many, it is a working-class pastime with almost a century’s worth of history in the UK, while others view it as unnecessary cruelty to animals for the sake of entertainment.
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Llancaiach Fawr closes its doors as it is ‘mothballed’
Llancaiach Fawr, the Tudor mansion described by supporters as “the jewel in the crown” of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cultural attractions, has closed its doors to visitors.
Former Caerphilly MP announced as new special adviser
Former Caerphilly Labour MP Sir Wayne David has been announced as the First Minister’s chief special adviser.
Water bills set to rise by 42% over next five years
Household water bills for Caerphilly County Borough are to rise by 42% over the next five years, industry regulator Ofwat has confirmed.
Hundreds facing Christmas in temporary homes amid warnings of ‘growing crisis’
A councillor has warned new figures show a “worsening” trend in the county borough, where one person spent more than three years in supposedly temporary housing.
Christmas dinner for all primary school pupils as part of free meals scheme
Since September, all primary school children in Wales have been eligible for free school meals – with more than 35 million meals having been dished out since.
Caerphilly Winds and Strings’ Concert for Christmas
Caerphilly Winds and Strings will be holding their Concert for Christmas at the Vanguard Centre, on Van Road, Caerphilly, on Saturday December 21.
Nigel Walker steps down from WRU role with immediate effect
Ex-Wales international Nigel Walker, 61, has left his position as the WRU’s executive director of rugby.
Electric vehicle charging could be coming to shopping centre
Plans show four charging stations could be installed, providing power to up to eight vehicles at any one time.
Council could replace sheltered housing site with 16 affordable homes
Caerphilly County Borough Council has applied for planning permission to redevelop the Castle Court sheltered housing complex, in Pontywaun.