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Strongman becomes world champion arm wrestler and declares: “It’s not just holding hands”

Tuesday, October 11, 2022Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Dean Bolt, 45, from Caerphilly, came top out of 350 arm wrestlers from around the world.

Dream Horse: Movie about champion racehorse wins two Bafta Cymru awards

Monday, October 10, 2022Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Dream Horse had been nominated in the Best Actor; Feature Television/Film, Make Up and Hair; Photography and Lighting: Fiction; and Sound categories.

Caring couple up for national award after 29 years of dedication

Monday, October 10, 2022Monday, October 10, 2022

A Blackwood couple who have dedicated their lives to caring for vulnerable adults have been nominated for a Wales Care Award.

Seven-try Bedwas hit their stride with bonus-point win over Cardiff Met

Monday, October 10, 2022Monday, October 10, 2022

Bedwas scored seven tries in their 47-23 victory over Cardiff Met at the Bridgefield in the WRU National Championship.

Bonus-point win for eight-try Bargoed

Monday, October 10, 2022Monday, October 10, 2022

Bargoed now sit third in the WRU National Championship table following the win, with four wins in their first five games.

“It’s something to look forward to each week” – OAP Society back after Covid

Monday, October 10, 2022Monday, October 10, 2022

During the pandemic, the Caerphilly Old Age Pensioners Society was forced to cancel its regular meet-ups and events. But in June this year, the society began meeting again.

Welsh Government minister presents award to primary school during visit

Friday, October 7, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wales’ Education minister Jeremy Miles has visited Fochriw Primary School, where he presented it with a Welsh language award and joined pupils on their daily walk.

Parking permit review as scheme not “adequate”

Friday, October 7, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Caerphilly county borough residents’ parking permits are to be reviewed as the current scheme does not provide “adequate parking”.

Plans for “ambitious” solar farm to be lodged

Friday, October 7, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

According to the council, it could be the biggest local authority-owned farm in Wales.

Nine prosecutions and 27 fixed penalty notices issued for fly-tipping

Friday, October 7, 2022Friday, October 7, 2022

The figures, which were recorded between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022, show Caerphilly as the third highest local authority in Wales for prosecutions in that time period.

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