An employment tribunal has told Gwent Police to pay £43,000 to an officer it discriminated against after he was placed on restricted duties following an HIV diagnosis.
Author: Richard Gurner
Heroes who rescued baby from burning car recognised as ‘Community Stars’
Two men who stopped on the A465 between Rhymney and Merthyr Tydfil to rescue a nine-month-old baby from a burning car have been recognised as ‘Community Stars’ for their actions.
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.
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.
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.
Online hospital radio station YYFM getting ready to mark fifth anniversary
Hospital radio station YYFM is getting ready to mark its fifth anniversary of broadcasting over the internet.
Four remanded in custody over the murder of Tristan Kerr, 17
An angry outburst from the public gallery was directed at two of the defendants charged with the murder of Abertridwr teenager Tristan Kerr.
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.
Sculptor’s exhibition exploring the human cost of war to go on display
The exhibition will be shown at Caerphilly Miners Centre, and will be officially opened by Anthony Slaughter, leader of the Wales Green Party.