Caerphilly Town Council is to hold a by-election on Thursday March 17 for its Parc-y-Felin ward.
Bargoed RFC player suspended for two years after failing drugs test
UK Anti-Doping have banned Bargoed RFC player Adam Buttifant from all sport for two years after he tested positive for an anabolic steroid.
Rugby League: South Wales Scorpions suffer one-sided 60-4 defeat in league opener
South Wales Scorpions faced the toughest possible start to the season at their new Caerphilly home on Sunday March 6, taking on Keighley Cougars, the side who were denied promotion in last year’s play-off final.
Supermarket scheme helps local schools
Shoppers at Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith store are being urged to collect vouchers for local schools to get sports and cooking equipment.
Police search for information after damage to multiple cars in Aberbargoed
Gwent Police are appealing for information following several cars sustaining damaged in the Aberbargoed area.
Attendances up as visitors flock to see Caerphilly Castle dragon
The dragon at Caerphilly Castle has “captured imaginations” since its arrival according to Ken Skates, as attendances soared by almost 200%.
Love me Tandoor: Restaurant raises £1,000 for St David’s Hospice
Elvis was “back in the building” at Caerphilly Indian restaurant Castle Gate recently for a fundraising event for St David’s Hospice.
Appeals for information about New Tredegar fires
Gwent Police are appealing for information after responding to two reports of fires in the New Tredegar area.
Beer brewed in honour of boxing hero Don
A Caerphilly town boxing legend who received a British Empire Medal in The Queen’s Birthday Honours last year has had a special ale brewed in his honour by Brains.
Fochriw man charged over railway cable thefts
A Fochriw man has been charged with conspiracy to steal, after he was arrested last year in connection with the theft of railway cable.Paul Ross Jones, aged 37, of Ael-Y-Bryn, Fochriw, was…