Tributes have been paid to 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr, whose death last week has “touched an entire community”.
Fire crews tackle huge blaze at Pontllanfraith industrial estate
Investigations into a major fire at a building on Commercial Street, Pontllanfraith, are being carried out this morning.
Twyn Hywel wind farm secures government backing to move ahead
A planned wind farm which could generate enough electricity to power around 81,000 homes has secured government backing, clearing the way for construction to begin next year.
Fire crews tackle huge blaze at Pontllanfraith industrial estate
Investigations into a major fire at a building on Commercial Street, Pontllanfraith, are being carried out this morning.
Gwent Police chief warns smaller forces could be swallowed up under national reforms
Chief constables of smaller forces will be worried about a takeover by larger neighbours under the government’s proposed police reforms, Gwent’s chief has said.
Online hospital radio station YYFM getting ready to mark fifth anniversary
Hospital radio station YYFM is getting ready to mark its fifth anniversary of broadcasting over the internet.
Tesco wins bid for longer opening hours at proposed new Express store
Tesco has won its bid for longer opening hours when its proposed new Express store opens in Newbridge.
Plan to turn former Bargoed pub into flats and new takeaway turned down
Council planners have turned down proposals for a new takeaway and seven flats at a former pub in Bargoed.
Four remanded in custody over the murder of Tristan Kerr, 17
An angry outburst from the public gallery was directed at two of the defendants charged with the murder of Abertridwr teenager Tristan Kerr.
Former social club set for conversion into new homes
A former social club in Phillipstown, New Tredegar, is set to be converted into new homes.
Decisions due on plans for dozens of new homes and business park
Decisions are due on dozens of new homes and the expansion of a business park across Caerphilly County Borough next week.
Opinion
‘In order to attract bigger employers and events to the county borough, we need a welcoming environment’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Jamie Pritchard talks about the local authority’s plans to clean up the borough’s streets and communities.
UK Government must ‘explain how policing is to be scrutinised and overseen going forward’
Jeff Cuthbert, the former police and crime commissioner for Gwent, discusses the UK Government’s decision to abolish the role.
‘Wales’ best interests will never be served by any Westminster government’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell calls for Wales to have powers over policing.
Sport
Treowen Stars into semi-finals of league cup after victory over Llantwit Major
Treowen Stars are one win away from the final of the Welsh League Cup after a confident 2-1 win over Llantwit Major.
Three borough boys in Wales’ U20s Six Nations squad
Three players from Caerphilly County Borough have been selected in Wales squad for the upcoming Under-20s Six Nations campaign.