Caerphilly Observer

Deri RFC player to represent Wales and the deaf community at Rugby 7s World Cup

A Deri RFC player is going to represent Wales in the World Deaf Rugby 7s World Cup in Argentina this April.

Currently there are 1,314 empty private sector homes across the county borough that have been empty for more than six months.

Spring fairs will be popping up across Caerphilly County Borough – including new fairs in Bargoed and Blackwood.

Caerphilly Miners’ Centre has been gifted a tree on behalf of the late Queen Elizabeth II through the Queen’s Green Canopy scheme.

Previously, rail fares in Wales have increased each year in line with inflation. However, this will not be the case this year.

Council leader Sean Morgan said this was the “most difficult budget” the local authority has ever faced.

‘Broadway Lights’ is a new show billed as a “glittering journey through the musicals” and will take place at Deri Community Centre on May 14.

Pontllanfraith Rotary Club will be holding its annual St David’s Day concert in Oakdale on March 1.

Ystrad Mynach boxer Lauren Price MBE will take on Germany’s Naomi Mannes in Paris next month.

Cwm Glas Primary School and Coed y Brain Primary School have both been given £250 from the proceeds of an annual community calendar.