A minibus was destroyed by a deliberate fire on Fochriw mountain at 3.55am on Wednesday November 13.
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Argoed Cannibal Murder: Was it preventable?
Questions have been raised into how a man known to have a violent past was able to kill a woman in an act of cannibalism just weeks after he was released from prison.
Treatment denied to cancer victim now available on NHS
A life-prolonging cancer treatment that was denied to an RAF veteran has now been made available on the NHS – ten months after his death.In October last year, Caerphilly Observer reported how…
Jake Sweeney killer, Jason Grovell, will not have his ‘lenient’ sentence increased
The killer of Jake Sweeney, who died after being punched from behind while breaking up a fight, will not serve more than four years in prison, the Attorney General’s Office has confirmed.
Police appeal after attempted robbery in Bargoed
Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in the Bargoed area.A 34-year-old man was walking along Bristol Terrace when he was approached from behind by approximately three boys. They attempted…
Argoed cannibal killer’s mother says son should have been ‘sectioned’
A review will take place into how a man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, released from prison less than two weeks ago, was allowed to kill a woman in an act of cannibalism in Argoed.
Diabetes help on offer for parents and schools
Diabetes UK has launched a new helpline, available to families in Caerphilly, to make sure that children with Type 1 diabetes get the support they need to make the most of their…
A468 Caerphilly bypass reopens after roadworks
Major roadworks on the A468 Caerphilly northern bypass between Trecenydd and Pwll-y-Pant roundabouts have finished ahead of schedule.The surfacing works meant the road was closed in both directions, which had caused major…
Fallen soldiers remembered at Tir-y-Berth memorial
The names of ten fallen soldiers from the Tir-y-Berth area who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars are now proudly displayed on a plaque at the village’s war…
Community grants on offer from Peter’s Pies
Bedwas-based Peter’s Pies is offering community groups the chance to apply for funding.The firm has pledged to make donations up to the value of £1,000 to groups, sports teams and schools across…