PCs James Heley and Simon Lewis would have been dismissed were they still serving following an investigatoin by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Angling club clears 24 bags full of rubbish from castle moat
Twenty-four bags of rubbish have been collected from Caerphilly Castle moat thanks to the efforts of the town’s angling club.
PCC lowers police budget demands by 0.04% after opposition
Jane Mudd’s original proposals for local police funding were vetoed by an independent panel in January.
New shipping container changing rooms for sports centre
The changing rooms will be fashioned from shipping containers and placed alongside the centre’s football pitch for use by players and match officials.
Plaid Cymru and Labour unveil their visions as Senedd election looms closer
There are just two months to go until the Senedd election, and campaigning is heating up.
Transport for Wales rail fare prices to be frozen for the next year
All Transport for Wales rail fares will be frozen for a year, First Minister Eluned Morgan has announced.
New bone cement cleared for use as patients to be contacted over cancelled operations
Last week, Gwent’s health board said it was working with the Welsh Government and other health boards amid the shortage in the material.
Weekend of St David’s Day celebrations at Newbridge Memo
Newbridge Memo has launched its St David’s Day weekend celebration, bringing together community spirit, Welsh culture and creativity across three days.
Council joins landmark hydrogen refuse vehicle trial
New hydrogen and electric refuse collection vehicles are being trialled in Wales in a “groundbreaking” new scheme.
Community volunteers invited to 10 Downing Street St David’s Day celebration
The reception at Downing Street, held on Monday February 23, brought together guests from across Wales to celebrate Welsh culture, contribution and community impact.
Opinion
Peredur Owen Griffiths MS: ‘We know this is not as good as it gets’
In this article for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about the upcoming council by-election, Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign, and more.
Why has the 20mph limit become such a political issue in the Welsh election?
Aberystwyth University’s Michael Woods and Charles Musselwhite explore the 20mph policy and its role in the upcoming Senedd election.
Environment issues have never been so fiercely debated in a Welsh election campaign
Michael Woods, of Aberystwyth University, discusses the environmental issues set to play a key role in this year’s Senedd elections.
Sport
Cardiff Canucks ‘can go all the way’ this season
Canucks head coach Trevor Hendrikx, a former NHL pro living in Caerphilly, has reflected on his side’s excellent season.
Rugby round-up: Derby delight for Bedwas, Blackwood, Fleur de Lys, and more
While the Six Nations paused for the weekend, the action continued for club sides across Caerphilly County Borough.