On the last weekend before Christmas, rugby clubs from across Caerphilly County Borough were looking for some early festive cheer as teams battled it out on a cold, windy afternoon.
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Gatland to stay on as Wales head coach for Six Nations
Head coach Warren Gatland will remain in charge of the Wales team for the 2025 Six Nations campaign, with the WRU’s top boss admitting his job is “on the line”.
£63k funding for Toy Box Project to support those in need this Christmas
A Caerphilly-based scheme rehousing used and unwanted toys for disadvantaged children has received £63,300 National Lottery funding.
Wales claim gold at French Open wallball tournament
The Welsh Wallball Association, who are based in Nelson, have secured two gold medals at a recent open event in Toulouse, France.
Football round-up: Most matches cancelled due to bad weather
Despite some bad weather, there were still a couple of Caerphilly-based sides who managed to play one final match before Christmas Day.
Griffin set for second round showdown with Rock
Llanbradach’s Rhys Griffin, 27, stormed into the second round after a 3-0 victory over Karel Sedlacek over the weekend.
On-duty ambulance workers to be served dinner on Christmas Day
A number of pubs, hotels, and restaurants across Wales have offered to prepare meals for more than 700 members of Welsh Ambulance Service staff this Christmas Day.
Welsh Government pushes back decision on greyhound racing ban
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.
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.