Tributes have been paid to 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr, whose death last week has “touched an entire community”.
Plans for 33 new homes and a shop get the green light
The new homes will be built in three blocks on land at Winding Wheel Lane, and will each have their own parking space.
Hopes new business park units will provide more flexibility
A business park in Nelson can be expanded to include 28 small and “flexible” units, councillors have decided.
Tell us how Caerphilly Observer can be better
We’re holding our first ever Caerphilly Observer Members’ Meeting on Saturday February 21 between 1pm and 3pm at Caerphilly Miners Centre.
‘Putting our children at unnecessary risk’: Senedd debates social media ban for under-16s
South Wales East MS Natasha Asghar led calls for a ban, saying social media has “become a breeding ground for harm, bullying, addiction and anxiety”
New food bank to open following ‘increased demand’ in area
The food bank will be running at Bethel Baptist Church, on Station Terrace, every Monday between 11am and 1pm.
Former pupil who threatened to kill college students in online video sentenced
A former pupil who threatened to “stab, cut and slice” thousands of college students in a video uploaded to YouTube has been handed a suspended prison sentence.
Troubled GP company eHarley Street to hand back three more surgeries
A Leicestershire-based GP management company, which was heavily criticised for its running of primary care services, is handing back its contract for Gelligaer Surgery.
Two due in court charged with historic child abuse offences
Two people are due in court following a police investigation into historic child abuse at a former children’s home in Abergavenny .
Police chief vows not to “step back” on neighbourhood policing after precept block
Gwent’s police chief constable has said a rejected 6.99% precept increase would have helped the force maintain ongoing improvements.
Opinion
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.
‘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.
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.