Bedwas RFC’s hopes of promotion back to the WRU Community Premiership took a severe jolt as Beddau snatched a bonus point win giving Bedwas a mountain to climb to achieve top spot.
Rugby round-up: Blackwood clinch league title, Bedwas beaten in top-of-the-table battle
There were contrasting fortunes on Saturday April 26, as Blackwood RFC clinched their league title in their final game – but in the tier above, Bedwas were knocked off top spot after defeat in a crunch title-decider.
Treowen Stars celebrate title win after victory over Croesyceiliog
Despite winning the league last weekend with a 2-0 victory over Abercarn United, the Stars waited until Saturday to lift the Ardal South East trophy at Bush Park.
EURO 2025: Projects set to receive share of £1m funding announced
With Wales heading to a first-ever major women’s football tournament this summer, a £1 million fund was launched to build on their success.
Prison recall for man, 42, after breaching conditions of his release
Gwent Police is appealing for information to find a Caerphilly man wanted back behind bars.
Council considering fines for residents who don’t sort waste properly
Putting recyclable waste in your bins could land you with a £70 fine, in the latest Caerphilly County Borough Council plans to increase its low recycling rates.
Rugby preview: Blackwood look to clinch title as Bedwas in crunch top-of-the-table clash
The club rugby season is drawing to an exciting conclusion, as title races and promotion battles go down to the wire – while others are left playing for pride.
Community pulls together in bid to save village pub
Five years after last orders were called, a group of 100 or so people in and around Draethen are looking to buy the Hollybush, and reopen it as a community-owned pub.
Greggs sets out plans for new store in Ystrad Mynach
The bakery giant has applied for planning permission to convert the former Lloyds bank branch on Bedwlwyn Road.
Nuaire switches to low carbon-emissions steel in effort to become more sustainable
The switch has cut carbon emissions from Nuaire products by 64% within the first year alone.