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Title hopefuls Bargoed RFC defeated in season opener

Monday, September 5, 2022Monday, September 5, 2022

Title contenders Bargoed began their campaign in the WRU National Championship with a defeat at Neath.

Season underway as Bedwas open with a “classic game of two halves”

Monday, September 5, 2022Monday, September 5, 2022

The Welsh Rugby Union Admiral Championship kicked off this weekend with Bedwas RFC hosting Glamorgan Wanderers at the Bridgefield.

River pollution “ceased” but investigation still ongoing

Friday, September 2, 2022Friday, September 2, 2022

Natural Resources Wales has confirmed the river pollution in the Nant yr Aber has “ceased” but investigations continue.

Housing waits “frankly not good enough” but cabinet member insists situation “is not unique to Caerphilly”

Friday, September 2, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

A Plaid Cymru councillor has said the number of people on the council’s housing waiting list is “not good enough” – but the cabinet member responsible says the situation “is not unique to Caerphilly”.

Ladies bowls club set to represent Wales on international stage after underdog run

Friday, September 2, 2022Friday, September 2, 2022

“We were total underdogs. For little old Ynysddu to win this competing against international players was amazing.”

Council running advice and support sessions to help residents with cost of living crisis

Friday, September 2, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Residents are being offered advice and support sessions as bills continue to rise and the cost of living crisis deepens.

Police and Crime Commissioner: “Caerphilly remains an extremely safe place to live and visit”

Friday, September 2, 2022Friday, September 2, 2022

Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert discusses the fatal shooting of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool, community safety sessions and more.

Blackwood Beach Party returns this month

Thursday, September 1, 2022Thursday, September 1, 2022

On Saturday, September 10, Blackwood High Street will be transformed into an urban beach party with plentiful sand, deckchairs and buckets and spades to keep the whole family entertained.

Gas road works delayed after residents would have been ‘trapped’ in their street

Thursday, September 1, 2022Thursday, September 1, 2022

Work by Wales and West Utilities to upgrade gas pipes in Blackwood has been delayed after residents voiced concerns they would be trapped in their street.

Worker taken to hospital after ‘fireball’ engulfs him at Bryn Group near Gelligaer

Thursday, September 1, 2022Tuesday, September 6, 2022

The incident happened at Bryn Group’s Gelliargwellt Uchaf Farm near Gelligaer, just before 4pm on Wednesday, August 31.

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