Remembrance services across the borough were cancelled due to the firebreak lockdown, but respects were still paid.
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Former captain of Bargoed RFC is new WRU chairman
Former Bargoed RFC captain Rob Butcher has been named the new chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union.
Plans for 125 new homes will be decided by council, not Welsh Government
Campaigners fighting plans for up to 125 new homes in Pontllanfraith have been dealt a blow after it was decided the application will not be decided by Welsh ministers.
Javelin thrower to star in ‘I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here’
Paralympic gold medalist Hollie Arnold was born in Grimsby, but moved to Ystrad Mynach as a teenager.
Wales win the World Cup of Darts
Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton beat England 3-0 in the World Cup of Darts final, which was held in Salzburg, Austria.
Firebreak lockdown in Wales ends
Wales’ 17-day firebreak lockdown has ended – with a raft of new national measures introduced.
Emergency workers had rocks thrown at them on Bonfire Night patrol
Emergency services workers were verbally abused, threatened and had rocks thrown at them while on a Bonfire Night patrol in Penyrheol.
18-year-old jailed after cocaine and £6k cash found in his bedroom
Adam O’Reilly, 18, has been jailed for three years after police found cocaine and cash in his bedroom.
Blood donation hub returns to borough this month
A blood donation hub will be set up at the Bryn Meadows Hotel, near Maesycwmmer.
Man, 81, and woman, 72, remain in hospital after crash
They were taken to hospital with “serious injuries”, but police have said their condition is not believed to be life-threatening.