A plumber and keen footballer, 34-year-old husband and father-of-one, Owain James, has been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.
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Ten-try Bargoed cruise into next round of cup with 68-0 victory
Bargoed scored ten tries in a 68-0 dismantling of Tata Steel in the WRU Championship Cup to advance to the second round.
Bedwas overturn 15-point deficit to reach cup second round
Bedwas are into the second round of the WRU Championship Cup after overturning a 15-point deficit to beat Maesteg Harlequins away.
Former high street tanning salon could become cafe diner
A former tanning salon on Blackwood High Street could be turned into a “trendy” café diner, if plans are approved.
Dates confirmed for Christmas markets and light switch-ons
Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly and Ystrad Mynach will all play host to a variety of Christmas activities in the coming months.
Comedy nights for Velindre as ‘Wales Stands Up’ heads to the borough
Bedwas Workmen’s Hall and Caerphilly’s The Green Lady pub are hosting comedy nights in support of Velindre Cancer Centre this weekend.
Fly-tipper urged to claim benefits by sympathetic magistrates
A father-of-two has been urged to claim benefits by magistrates after he was convicted of fly-tipping
Controversial waste plant granted environmental permit change
The plant, on Nine Mile Point Industrial Estate, in Cwmfelinfach, has faced fierce opposition after Caerphilly County Borough Council approved it in 2015.
Funding for local authorities to provide ‘Warm Hubs’ this winter
Last month, the Welsh Government announced £1m of funding to support ‘Warm Hubs’ across Wales.
Caerphilly Players performing comedy murder thriller at workmen’s hall
Caerphilly Players amateur dramatics society are performing the comedy thriller ‘Murdered to Death’ at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall.