A 13-year-old boxer who is the great-nephew of Caerphilly boxing legend Don Braithwaite is set to represent Wales, despite only taking up the sport a year ago.
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Elliot Dee in Wales squad for Japan summer tour
Dragons hooker Elliot Dee, formerly of Newbridge, Penallta, Bedwas and Cross Keys, will be in the Wales squad for the summer tour of Japan.
Newbridge tycoon worth £1.3 billion, according to Rich List
Computer tycoon Sir Terry Matthews OBE made his fortune as a serial high-tech entrepreneur and became Wales’ first billionaire.
Drama group bringing The Great British Bake Off to the stage
The recently-formed Coda Wales, which is based at Newbridge Memo, will be performing their stage adaption of the hit cooking show this September.
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.
Dementia group welcomes mayor to French-themed activity morning
A French-themed morning of activities designed to stimulate those living with dementia has been held at Newbridge Memo.
New esports game to be trialled at Newbridge Leisure Centre
Caerphilly residents have a chance at trying Hado in Newbridge Leisure Centre this April, with the council encouraging those with no experience to have a go.
New ebook hoping to empower disabled children
Author Gavin Clifton, from Pentwynmawr, took inspiration from his parents, who battled to get him into mainstream school.
Eight men deny violent disorder after Blackwood and Newbridge ‘brawl’
Eight men have appeared at Cardiff Crown Court charged with violent disorder after two mass brawls in Blackwood and Newbridge last month.
Wales name unchanged side for Scotland in Six Nations
Wales’ interim head coach Matt Sherratt has named an unchanged side to face Scotland in the penultimate game of the Six Nations.