The Caerphilly constituency General Election candidates came to blows in a feisty hustings organised by Caerphilly Trades Council yesterday, April 29.
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Pontlottyn opencast campaigner saved from a pauper’s funeral by Michael Sheen
An anti-opencast mine campaigner has avoided a pauper’s funeral thanks to the help of Welsh actor Michael Sheen.
Abuse victim speaks out as Llanbradach man jailed for eight years for grooming
A woman who was groomed by her uncle from the age of 12 has waived her right to anonymity to encourage other victims to report historic abuse.
Girl released on police bail after Bedwas High School knife attack
A 15-year-old girl has been released on bail after a pupil’s cheek was cut with a knife while at Bedwas High School.
Girl, 15, wounded after being attacked with knife at Bedwas High School
A 15-year-old girl has been arrested after a pupil’s cheek was cut with a knife while at Bedwas High School.Police were called to the school this morning after reports that a 15-year-old…
Two arrests in Caerphilly for firearm, drug and money laundering offences
Gwent Police arrested two people in the Caerphilly area last week for firearm, drug and money laundering offences.
£2,000 reward offered after arson attack at the Aneurin Sports Bar in Penyrheol
A £2,000 reward has been offered to catch the arsonists responsible for fire at the Aneurin Sports Bar in Heol Aneurin, Penyrheol.The former Labour Club had to be evacuated yesterday after arsonists…
Meet the candidates: Merthyr and Rhymney constituency
The General Election takes place on May 7 and Caerphilly Observer has asked all the candidates in the county borough to submit 100 words. We begin with those standing in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney.
Police investigate “unexplained death” in Llanbradach
The body of a 78-year-old man has been found at an address in Church Street, Llanbradach, police have confirmed.Gwent Police said they are currently treating the death as “unexplained”.There was a significant…
Caerphilly rock band release Megaday single for Velindre
A local rock group has written and released a charity single to raise money for Velindre Hospital.