Around 270 young people got to experience the thrills of rugby at the Six Nations Disability Rugby event held at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach last month.Hosted by the…
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Tommy Cooper’s birthday celebrated with dinner in Ystrad Mynach
Caerphilly-born entertainer Tommy Cooper would have been 97-years old this year and his birthday was celebrated ‘just like that’.
Disability Six Nations event to take place in Ystrad Mynach
Former Wales rugby captain Ryan Jones will be helping to inspire youngsters when the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach hosts its annual Six Nations Disability Rugby event.
Ystrad Mynach housing estate maintenance boss told resident to “get a life”
The boss of a maintenance company responsible for a new-build housing estate told a resident to “get a life” when she complained about the firm’s poor service.
Paramedic from Blackwood and Paralympian from Ystrad Mynach shortlisted for St David Awards
A paramedic and a Paralympian have been named as finalists for the Welsh Government’s St David Award.
Ystrad Mynach businesses hit by disruption caused by fish shop car crash
A number of businesses in Ystrad Mynach have been badly affected after a car crashed into the Beech Tree Fish bar in Bedwlwyn Road.
Car crashes into chip shop in Ystrad Mynach
Emergency services were called to Ystrad Mynach tonight after a car crashed into a chip shop.
New Welsh Government plan to develop Wales’ childcare workforce
The Welsh Government has unveiled a new ten-year plan to grow and develop a highly-skilled childcare workforce to support its plans to deliver free childcare for three to four-year-olds in Wales.
Decking the halls: The Ystrad Mynach factory where it’s Christmas all year
At its factory in Ystrad Mynach, near to the site of the former Penallta Colliery, staff at the world’s biggest producer of crackers and wrapping paper are gearing up for anything but a quiet Christmas.
£1m investment shows manufacturing is alive and well in South Wales Valleys
A £1 million investment in new machinery from Christmas wrapping manufacturer The Design Group will see up to ten new jobs created as it continues to diversify its product offering.