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Caerphilly RFC U13s round off season with silverware after Dragon Cup victory

Friday, June 10, 2022Friday, June 10, 2022

Caerphilly RFC U13s rounded off the season with silverware, becoming the first Caerphilly RFC team to win the Dragon Cup. 

Bowls club “overwhelmed” with support after fire destroys pavilion – but cause of blaze will remain unknown

Friday, June 10, 2022Friday, June 10, 2022

Emergency services were called to Gilfach Bowling Club, which is on Maes y Graig, at around 6.50am on Wednesday, June 1.

Hefin David MS talks Jubilee celebrations, local events and rail strikes

Thursday, June 9, 2022Thursday, June 9, 2022

In his latest blog, Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David talks Jubilee, local events and rail strikes.

Rhymney and Ebbw line services to be hit by rail strikes

Thursday, June 9, 2022Friday, June 10, 2022

Train services along the Rhymney line and Ebbw Valley line will be cancelled on three separate days later this month due to railway strikes across the UK.

Caerphilly Castle revamp plans approved, despite “Disneyland” concerns

Thursday, June 9, 2022Thursday, June 9, 2022

As part of a £5 million revamp, the Great Hall will be given a makeover and a new visitor centre will be built.

Teenager’s efforts see 40 tonnes of waste cleared from Gelligaer Common

Thursday, June 9, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Tthanks to the efforts of 17-year-old Daniel Lewis, more than 40 tonnes of waste has been removed from Gelligaer Common.

Welsh Government to pause Ukraine ‘super sponsor’ scheme

Wednesday, June 8, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

So far, the scheme has seen 2,000 visas issues to people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Planning decision on milk vending machine set to be made

Wednesday, June 8, 2022Friday, June 10, 2022

A “state of the art” vending machine that dispenses fresh milk is set to stay in Caerphilly, if planning permission is granted by the council.

Risca Beach Party attracts nearly 5,000 visitors

Wednesday, June 8, 2022Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Around 130 tonnes of sand was used to transform Tredegar Park into a summer paradise on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29.

Volunteers keeping buzzy with new community centre beehives

Wednesday, June 8, 2022Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Libanus Lifestyle, in Blackwood, received more than £4,700 to install the hives on the chapel roof and invest in professional beekeeping equipment and training.

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