Dozens of firefighters are at the scene in Commercial Street tackling the blaze, which is believed to have started at around 6.25pm.
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.
Gwent Police chief warns smaller forces could be swallowed up under national reforms
Chief constables of smaller forces will be worried about a takeover by larger neighbours under the government’s proposed police reforms, Gwent’s chief has said.
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.
Tesco wins bid for longer opening hours at proposed new Express store
Tesco has won its bid for longer opening hours when its proposed new Express store opens in Newbridge.
Plan to turn former Bargoed pub into flats and new takeaway turned down
Council planners have turned down proposals for a new takeaway and seven flats at a former pub in Bargoed.
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.
Former social club set for conversion into new homes
A former social club in Phillipstown, New Tredegar, is set to be converted into new homes.
Decisions due on plans for dozens of new homes and business park
Decisions are due on dozens of new homes and the expansion of a business park across Caerphilly County Borough next week.
Five arrested after teenager killed in Abertridwr
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 17-year-old in Abertridwr.
£20m funding for northern borough communities given government approval
The council will receive money from the UK Government through its Pride in Place fund, which will be spent in Aberbargoed, Bargoed, and New Tredegar.
Opinion
‘Wales’ best interests will never be served by any Westminster government’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell calls for Wales to have powers over policing.
‘One of the most moving accounts I have personally ever heard’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle discusses recent Holocaust memorial events, A&E waiting times and more.
Did a tsunami hit the Bristol Channel four centuries ago? Revisiting the great flood of 1607
Simon Haslett looks into the causes of the great flood of 1607 in the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary.
Sport
Treowen Stars into semi-finals of league cup after victory over Llantwit Major
Treowen Stars are one win away from the final of the Welsh League Cup after a confident 2-1 win over Llantwit Major.
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.