An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of teenager Lainie Williams in Cefn Fforest last week.
Family pay tribute to ‘brave and beautiful’ 17-year-old killed in alleged attack
An 18-year-old man from Newbridge was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in police custody.
Opposition to car park charges among petitions lodged with council
A 2,500-strong petition against higher car park charges has been lodged with Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Timescale to plan town’s Christmas lights display ‘just not suitable’
Community councils across Caerphilly should have more time to make their Christmas lights arrangements, a committee has heard.
Commissioner seeking older people’s views on social care services
Wales’ older people’s commissioner is working on a report outlining what’s working well for older people in social care and what improvements are needed.
Llancaiach Fawr takeover ‘very much on track’ amid calls for council to ‘come clean’
Plans to “breathe new life” into Llancaiach Fawr are “very much on track”, the council’s leader has insisted, amid Plaid calls for the council to ‘be honest and come clean’ over delays.
Plans to build 44 homes on farm met with hundreds of objections
Plans to build 44 affordable homes on land at Nant y Calch Farm, Caerphilly, have seen more than 620 letters of objection from residents concerned over the loss of wildlife and habitat.
Opinion
New council leader ‘will reach every corner’ of the borough to engage with residents
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s new leader, Cllr Jamie Pritchard, has written about his appointment, his plans in the role, and his desire to ‘work closely with the community’.
‘Something fundamental has happened within the political scene’
South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses Plaid Cymru’s recent win in the Caerphilly Senedd by-election.
‘This should not be happening in one of the richest countries in the world’
In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer since his by-election victory, Plaid Cymru MS Lindsay Whittle discusses poverty in Caerphilly, his first few weeks in the job, and more.
Sport
Treowen Stars storm to victory over struggling Ynyshir Albions
Treowen Stars have leapt up the Cymru South after an impressive 3-0 home win over newly promoted Ynyshir Albions.
Winners announced at Sport Caerphilly Awards 2025
The event recognised volunteers, coaches, athletes, and clubs whose dedication and commitment inspire and empower local communities.