Residents were evacuated from their homes after a suspected artillery shell was discovered at a property in Bedwas.
Gwent Police threatened with legal action over trans policy
Gwent Police has been threatened with legal action by a women’s rights campaign group over a policy that allows transgender women to use female toilets and showers.
First Minister to recommend counsel general to the King for appointment
The counsel general designate will be recommended to King Charles III by the First Minister following a Senedd agreement.
First Minister quizzed on Welsh NHS pressures in his first-ever FMQs
Senedd Members pressed the First Minister over the state of the health service in Wales, as the Plaid Cymru leader faced his inaugural First Minister’s Questions.
Man in court after police raid cannabis farm on industrial estate
A 42-year-old man will appear at Cardiff Crown Court later this month after police raided an alleged cannabis farm on an industrial estate in Aberbargoed.
Green light for new flats at former pub site after affordable housing deal struck
Plans for new homes on the site of a “deteriorating” former pub in Pontllanfraith have been given the final green light, after a guarantee of affordable housing was agreed with the developer.
Teenager in court over alleged drug offences
Alex Idrissi, of Duffryn Terrace, New Tredegar, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs, and using criminal property.
Couple banned from keeping animals for five years after admitting cat neglect
A couple from Cefn Hengoed have been banned from keeping animals for five years after two of their cats had to be put down due to severe health problems.
Drug dealer who tried to flee from police jailed
A drug dealer who was caught with more than £50,000 worth of drugs – including heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine – has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.
Police and crime commissioners to be quizzed on changes that will see role scrapped
Gwent’s police and crime commissioner is set to be quizzed by MPs over sweeping reforms to policing in England and Wales – which include scrapping her role.
Opinion
What would Aneurin Bevan think about the organisation named in his honour?
After reading Audit Wales’ report into the health board that carries his name, Caerphilly Observer editor Richard Gurner wonders what Aneurin Bevan would make of the organisation today?
‘By and large, Wales voted for hope over hate’
Casnewydd Islwyn MS Peredur Owen Griffiths looks back at Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election victory and the party’s plans in government.
Politics is a brutal game
The new voting system in the recent Senedd election exposed how brutal politics can be.
Sport
Cricket catch-up: Mixed fortunes for borough sides
It was another week of mixed fortunes for Caerphilly County Borough’s first teams in the South East Wales Cricket League.
Price denied spectacular comeback in Premier League play-off defeat
Gerwyn Price came from 9-4 down to draw level with Luke Littler in the semi-finals, but it was the teenager who clinched the deciding leg.
Gerwyn Price ready for Premier League Darts play-offs
“It feels like any of the four of us can win it. It’s going to be tough, but I believe I can do it and I’m there to win.”
Silverstone debut ends in disappointment for Caerphilly racer
Caerphilly race driver Graham Cole endured a frustrating debut at the Silverstone Historic GP meeting after a mechanical failure ended his weekend after just four laps of qualifying.
Caerphilly RFC Under-14s crowned European champions after Frankfurt triumph
Young rugby players from Caerphilly have been crowned champions at a European tournament in Germany after two years of fundraising helped make the trip possible.