Police want to speak to Craig Scarfe, 42, in connection to a reported theft from the Aldi supermarket in Caerphilly.
Council seeking views on taxi maximum fare increases
A public consultation has been launched by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s licensing team to gather views on potential increases.
Caerphilly’s Castle View Shopping Centre sold for £4.5m
Castle View Shopping Centre in Caerphilly has been sold for around £4.5 million.
Positive inspection report for borough’s children’s services
Children’s social care services in Caerphilly have received positive feedback following a recent inspection by the national regulator.
Drug dealer jailed after being caught by plain-clothed police
A drug dealer caught in the act by plain-clothed police officers on Blackwood High Street has been jailed for two years and four months.
Risca’s emotional support horse the ‘mane’ event in Parliament
An emotional support horse from Risca visited Westminster this week to visit MPs in the all-party parliamentary group on ADHD.
Primary school pupils raise £1,500 for Wales Air Ambulance after life-saving care
In November, teaching assistant Ceinwen Goldsworthy had a stroke while working at Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili.
Dog owner fined and banned from keeping animals
A dog owner who failed to get treatment for his dog’s leg injury has been banned from keeping animals for 18 months.
Covid-19 booster and RSV vaccine invites being sent out
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, which covers Gwent, is sending out invitation letters to those eligible for the vaccines.
Woman and two boys taken to hospital following incident
The three were seen in a car close to Margaret Street, with Gwent Police receiving a call regarding a concern for their safety on Sunday April 19.
Opinion
Voters in Wales face Senedd election amid confusion over who holds power over what
Ahead of May’s Senedd election, many people in Wales remain unclear about who is responsible for important political decisions.
‘Council’s decision to press ahead with changes to home to school transport is truly baffling’
Caerphilly Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle criticises council changes to school transport in this piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Short-term pothole repairs ‘represent a false economy’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about potholes and Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign.
Sport
Bargoed Warriors fall to Brecon in Division 5 Cup final at Principality
Brecon Athletic claimed the Division 5 Cup following an eight-try 49-5 victory over Bargoed Warriors in the Go Compare Road to Principality 2026 series.
Bedwas smash century as Deri and Rhymney take huge strides towards promotion
Bedwas ran in a remarkable 102 points against Ynysddu while Rhymney and Deri strengthened their promotion pushes in another busy weekend of rugby for Caerphilly borough clubs. Bargoed and Newbridge also claimed important wins in the Admiral Premiership.
Gerwyn Price wins tenth career European Tour title
Markham’s Gerwyn Price powered to a tenth European Tour title of his career, beating Ross Smith 8-6 to win the European Darts Grand Prix on Sunday.
Caerphilly Athletic stumble against Goytre as league title now out of their hands
A disappointing 4-1 loss in their penultimate game of the season against Goytre means league leaders Caerphilly Athletic no longer control their own destiny in the Ardal South East title race.
Treowen shooting for the Stars ahead of cup final
Treowen Stars have reached the final of the Welsh Blood Service Cup after defeating Cymru North outfit Buckley Town on penalties.