Ystrad Mynach Archives

Risca United bounce back with comfortable win over Brecon Corries

Risca United bounce back after an opening day loss with a comfortable 4-0 win over Brecon Corries in Ystrad Mynach.

Trethomas Bluebirds manager Mark Dunford has insisted his highly-fancied side are “fully focused on promotion” as the new season gets underway.

A contentious planning application to extend Wales’ only greyhound stadium has finally been approved after several attempts.

A subsidised bus service connecting Blackwood town to Ystrad Mynach railway station has, as of Saturday July 22, stopped running.

Ystrad Mynach-based Vantastec has become employee-owned, with its 38 employees now holding a 51% stake in the business.

Pupils at Trinity Fields School have been awarded for their contribution as police cadets.

Javelin thrower Hollie Arnold MBE has won gold at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in Paris.

Wheelbarrows filled with plants and crafts can be seen lined up on High Street – all planted by primary schools.

The council has confirmed it is pulling its £120,000 funding for a bus service connecting Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach railway station.

Llanbradach AFC have celebrated 25 years of being twinned with French football side AS Servel, as the teams played their annual football match.