Six volunteers from across Caerphilly county borough have achieved their Olympic goal and will head to the Games as ball boys and girls.The youngsters, aged 15 to 17, will be working during…
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Assembly Committee kicks off football inquiry
A National Assembly for Wales Committee is looking for opinions and ideas from people on the future of the Welsh Premier League.The Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee has opened a public…
Plea to Cardiff City supporters to help fund Fred Keenor statue
A campaign to get a statue of Cardiff City legend Fred Keenor is appealing to supporters of the football club to donate £1 each.The Fred Keenor Statue Committee is appealing to all…
Outdoor games facility to be unveiled in Pontllanfraith
A brand new outdoor games facility will be officially unveiled in Pontllanfraith on Friday.The facility, located next to Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre, has the aim of boosting participation in outdoor games across Caerphilly…
Caerphilly football coach wins volunteer award
A football coach has won a Sport Wales award for his work with Caerphilly Castle Ladies and Girls FCStuart Robson picked up the Volunteer of the Year award from Sport Wales at…
Wales football manager Gary Speed found dead at home
Wales football boss Gary Speed has died, the Football Association of Wales has confirmed in a statement.
Millennium Stadium to host Team GB at Olympic football
The Millennium Stadium will host both the Team GB men’s and women’s Olympic football teams at next year’s London 2012 Games.The men’s team, coached by Stuart Pearce, play their final group game…
Bedwas pub celebrates European ruling on Sky TV and football rights
The Fly pub in Bedwas has welcomed the decision by the European Court of Justice which allows the screening of Premiership football games using a foreign TV decoder.The ruling, after a case…
Cardiff City FC fan from Bargoed jailed for FA Cup violence
A Cardiff City fan from Bargoed has been jailed for taking part in a brawl with rival Chelsea fans.