Debris spilling from a HGV lorry forced a road closure in Brynawel, Wattsville this morning.
Man taken to hospital with several broken bones after underpass attack
The man, in his 40s, also had his phone stolen in the attack, with Gwent Police urging witnesses to come forward.
Northern communities’ £20m fund moves step closer with chairman named
Caerphilly Council has chosen an independent chairman to oversee how £20 million will be spent in three borough communities.
Newbridge RFC renames stand in honour of club legend
Newbridge RFC has paid tribute to one of its most influential figures, the late Derek Morgan, by naming a stand in his honour.
Plans resubmitted for ambulance hall flats after felled tree damaged first bid
Plans for new homes at a former ambulance hall in Bedwas have been resubmitted, after a chopped-down tree thwarted an earlier bid.
Last remaining house in lost mining village goes up for auction
The house is listed for sale by Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions, with a guide price of £35,000.
Cafe and flats plan approved for town’s former bank
A former bank on Blackwood’s High Street looks set for a new lease of life, after council planners approved a bid for a new cafe and flats.
Ofwat confirms £44.7m enforcement action against Welsh Water over sewage spills
Welsh Water breached its legal obligations by failing to properly operate, maintain and upgrade sewage treatment works and sewer infrastructure.
Risca Beach FEASTival postponed due to bad weather
This weekend’s Risca Beach FEASTival has been postponed due to bad weather, organisers have confirmed.
Thumbs up for padel court plans at industrial estate
Council planners in Caerphilly have given the green light to a new padel business in Cwmcarn.
Opinion
Delyth Jewell MS: ‘It truly is a momentous time for our nation’
In her first article for Caerphilly Observer since her re-election, Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni MS Delyth Jewell reflects on the election and outlines her party’s plans in government.
What would Aneurin Bevan think about the organisation named in his honour?
After reading Audit Wales’ report into the health board that carries his name, Caerphilly Observer editor Richard Gurner wonders what Aneurin Bevan would make of the organisation today?
‘By and large, Wales voted for hope over hate’
Casnewydd Islwyn MS Peredur Owen Griffiths looks back at Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election victory and the party’s plans in government.
Sport
Cricket catch-up: Mixed fortunes for borough sides
It was another week of mixed fortunes for Caerphilly County Borough’s first teams in the South East Wales Cricket League.
Price denied spectacular comeback in Premier League play-off defeat
Gerwyn Price came from 9-4 down to draw level with Luke Littler in the semi-finals, but it was the teenager who clinched the deciding leg.
Gerwyn Price ready for Premier League Darts play-offs
“It feels like any of the four of us can win it. It’s going to be tough, but I believe I can do it and I’m there to win.”
Silverstone debut ends in disappointment for Caerphilly racer
Caerphilly race driver Graham Cole endured a frustrating debut at the Silverstone Historic GP meeting after a mechanical failure ended his weekend after just four laps of qualifying.
Caerphilly RFC Under-14s crowned European champions after Frankfurt triumph
Young rugby players from Caerphilly have been crowned champions at a European tournament in Germany after two years of fundraising helped make the trip possible.