Tributes have been paid to 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr, whose death last week has “touched an entire community”.
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.
Council CCTV staff facing reduced hours in cost-cutting plan
A cost-cutting plan for Caerphilly Council’s CCTV service focuses on reducing staff hours, the local authority has confirmed.
Backing for £2m project to make borough ‘cleaner and greener’
The council is proposing a 50% increase in the project’s budget over the next two years, as part of the new budget proposals.
Reckless driver recalled to prison following release
Casey Jackson, 31, from Rhymney was released from prison on licence, but has since breached the conditions of his release.
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.
Opinion
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.
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.
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.