Caerphilly-born author Thomas Morris has been presented with a British literary prize for his short story We Don’t Know What We’re Doing.
Gwent PCC Jeff Cuthbert outlines initial police plans for next four years
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Jeff Cuthbert, pictured left, has set out preliminary plans for his vision of policing and crime prevention in the community.
Facebook profile which sent explicit material to local schoolchildren is removed
Facebook site moderators have removed an account believed to have sent explicit material to local schoolchildren after conducting an investigation.
“Wales still a great place to do business post-referendum” says Ken Skates
Economy Secretary Ken Skates has pledged that post-referendum, Wales will remain a great place to do business.
Police seek two men after pug is stolen from Pengam garden
Police are appealing for information after a dog was stolen from a garden in Pengam on Monday, June 11.
Blackwood man attacked in Ibiza remains in hospital
A Blackwood man left in a critical condition when he was attacked on holiday in Ibiza is still in hospital abroad, according to the Foreign Office.
South Wales East AM Steffan Lewis’s blog: July 12, 2016
In a new blog for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru South Wales East AM, Steffan Lewis, gives his take on the recent achievements of the Welsh football team in France, and the inspiration younger generations can take from their success.
Drink driver from Maesycwmmer jailed after killing friend in car crash
A 22-year-old drink driver from Maesycwmmer has been jailed for three years after killing his friend in a car crash.
Police appeal after motorbike is stolen from Blackwood
Police are appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen from a home in Blackwood.
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s controversial draft Local Development Plan set to be scrapped
A controversial draft planning blueprint which would have paved the way for thousands of new homes to be built in Caerphilly County Borough is set to be scrapped, the leader of the council has confirmed.