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Taxi driver caught with 2kg of cocaine worth £200,000

Monday, February 26, 2024Monday, February 26, 2024

Mohammed Yamin, 53, of Adeline Street, Newport, was stopped by police in a covert operation on the A472 near Pontllanfraith in May last year.

Darts star Gerwyn Price wins bid to open chip shop in Markham

Monday, February 26, 2024Monday, February 26, 2024

Former world champion darts player Gerwyn Price has won planning permission to open a new fish and chip shop in his home village.

Trethomas Bluebirds extend gap at top with dominant win over Treharris Athletic Western

Monday, February 26, 2024Monday, February 26, 2024

Trethomas Bluebirds extended their unbeaten league run to 17 games with a 4-1 win over Treharris Athletic Western at the Centre for Sporting Excellence.

Rugby round-up: Bruising defeats for Penallta and Oakdale

Monday, February 26, 2024Monday, February 26, 2024

Penallta and Oakdale were the only Caerphilly County Borough sides to take to the field over the weekend – with both sides suffering heavy defeats.

Health board ‘making improvements’ but misses performance targets

Monday, February 26, 2024Monday, February 26, 2024

The health board has said it is “making improvements despite increasing demands”, after figures showed it had missed several performance targets.

Football club donates to food bank following five-month collection

Monday, February 26, 2024Monday, February 26, 2024

Nelson Cavaliers AFC has donated to the Taff Bargoed Foodbank after collecting tins and other items during home games this season.

Wales Under-20s looking to bounce back with a win over defending champions Ireland

Friday, February 23, 2024Friday, February 23, 2024

Former Newbridge youth star Harri Ackerman will once again captain Wales as they travel to Ireland in the U20s Six Nations.

Long-term solution to town’s river bank erosion will cost nearly £3m

Friday, February 23, 2024Friday, February 23, 2024

Caerphilly Council will have to spend nearly £3 million on “long-term” defences to protect eroding river banks in Ystrad Mynach.

“She melted everyone’s heart” – Tributes to one of the borough’s oldest residents

Friday, February 23, 2024Friday, February 23, 2024

Lillian Rose Howitt, who was born prematurely weighing just 1.5lbs, has passed away aged 105.

Pitch renamed to honour man who dedicated 40 years to local football

Friday, February 23, 2024Friday, February 23, 2024

Glyn Davies, who passed away in late 2023, dedicated 40 years to the sport, and was involved with Fochriw AFC.

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