Former Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council, Cllr John Bevan, has donated £8,427.30 to his chosen charities using funds raised during his time as mayor last year.
KFC ordered by court to pay almost £42,000 after selling undercooked chicken from Blackwood restaurant
Fast food company KFC has been ordered to pay almost £42,000 by magistrates after selling undercooked chicken to an unsuspecting customer in Blackwood.
Bargoed bookmaker refuses to pay out on winning World Cup bet
A branch of Ladbrokes has refused to pay out on a winning World Cup final bet after admitting that a member of staff should never have accepted the wager.
Police refuse to rule out production of butane hash oil as possible cause of house explosion in Llanbradach
Police have refused to rule out the possibility that production of butane hash oil – a super strength form of cannabis – was the cause of a house explosion in Llanbradach last month.
CEO of Bedwas-based firm awarded Honorary Fellowship
The CEO of an aviation firm based in Bedwas has received an Honorary Fellowship from the University of South Wales (USW).
Caerphilly cancer survivor wins Volunteer of the Year award
A cancer survivor, who has since turned her efforts to fundraising, has been named Tenovus Cancer Care’s Volunteer of the Year 2018 at the charity’s annual awards evening.
Bargoed teen wins Welsh Karting Championship
A teenager from Bargoed has won the Welsh indoor karting championship, raising thousands of pounds for charity in the process.
Crowds flock to 77th Machen Agricultural Show
Thousands of people visited the village of Machen on Saturday, 7 July, as Mill Farm hosted the 77th Machen Agricultural Show.
Rudry Music Festival returns ‘Off the Beaten Track’
Nestled deep in the heart of South Wales, Rudry village once again hosts its own grassroots gathering with the return of Rudry Music Festival, being held on Friday July 13, and Saturday July 14.
Caerphilly Castle gearing up for another weekend of live music
Caerphilly Castle will once again welcome thousands of music lovers this weekend when The Selector and The Beat featuring Ranking Roger; and rock band Thunder headline at two separate concerts.