Islwyn Member of Parliament Chris Evans has called for reform of the criminal justice system after an ex-prisoner brutally killed a young woman in a drug-fuelled attack just 14 days after being released.
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Young poet pens booklet to raise money for Syrian refugees
A budding poet has published a booklet of poetry to raise awareness of the Syrian refugee crisis and donate money to Save the Children.
Live Blog: Finals Day 2017 – Caerphilly face Amman United before Penallta take on Ystalyfera
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Driver in hospital with life-threatening injuries after crash on A472 between Tredomen and Nelson
Police are appealing for information following a collision on the A472 between Tredomen and Nelson, which involved two cars.The collision happened just after midnight – at around 00.10am this morning, Saturday, April…
Easter comes to Caerphilly Castle
Families can enjoy a range of Easter activities across the bank holiday weekend this year, with plenty on offer for all ages.
Charity provides families with specialist disability equipment
Two Caerphilly County Borough families have had their children helped by a charity providing them with specialist equipment.
Machen mother breaks leg in marathon effort to raise cash for school
Running a marathon for the first time can be an experience of mixed emotions – exhaustion, regret, exhilaration, enjoyment, and even a sense of achievement – but for one extraordinary woman, there was one overriding feeling.
Chief Constable of Gwent Police Jeff Farrar set to retire this summer
The Chief Constable of Gwent Police, Jeff Farrar, will retire this summer after 35 years of policing service, it has been announced.
Finals Day 2017 Preview: Penallta’s agonising defeat in 2016 “drove us to come out fighting, and we want our prize”
As part of our special preview to Finals Day 2017, Caerphilly Observer spoke to Penallta RFC ahead of a big day out in the capital…
Local Labour AMs and MPs hold City Deal consultation for businesses
A group of Labour AMs and MPs recently held a consultation event with local businesses and workers on the benefits they want to see from the £1.2 billion Cardiff Capital Region City Deal.