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‘Loved by all’: Outpouring of tributes for ‘larger than life personality’

Tuesday, April 2, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024

After suddenly passing away on his 40th birthday, the people of Caerphilly have come out in force to share their memories and pay their respects to local legend, Andrew Gomer.

Plan for holiday flats above village pub

Tuesday, April 2, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Plans submitted to Caerphilly Council show proposals for two one-bedroom units and three two-bedroom flats.

Bargoed RFC Youth miss out in plate final despite “massive” performance

Tuesday, April 2, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Bargoed’s youth side were beaten by Carmarthen Athletic at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium despite a “massive” performance.

Shoplifter wanted back behind bars as police launch appeal

Tuesday, April 2, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Yarran Watkins, 30, from Blackwood, broke the conditions of his release from prison, Gwent Police has said.

Phillipstown’s post office could reopen in new location

Tuesday, April 2, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The Post Office proposes opening a new branch on Jones Street in the coming months.

Rugby round-up: Promotion and relegation battles heat up over Easter weekend

Tuesday, April 2, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024

As the rugby season nears its climax, teams battling for promotion and survival faced key matches over the Easter weekend.

Price reaches German Darts Grand Prix semi-finals

Tuesday, April 2, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Gerwyn Price reached the semi-finals of the German Darts Grand Prix over the Easter weekend, but was knocked out by reigning world champion Luke Humphries.

Newbridge School receives positive inspection report from Estyn

Monday, April 1, 2024Monday, April 1, 2024

School inspectors from Estyn have praised Newbridge School for its “caring and supportive community” where “most pupils feel safe and free from bullying or harassment”.

New bus timetable and price increases introduced

Monday, April 1, 2024Monday, April 1, 2024

Fares across the Stagecoach bus network in south Wales have risen by an average of 7% from today, April 1.

Cefn Fforest couple who shared a pram to celebrate 62nd anniversary

Sunday, March 31, 2024Monday, March 25, 2024

Brian and Margaret Main grew-up as neighbours on Addison Street, Cefn Fforest, before eventually marrying in in 1962.

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