Hannah Jarvis said the result is encouraging for the upcoming general election – which must be held by the end of January.
UK Government blamed for low election turnout by outgoing police and crime commissioner
Outgoing police and crime commissioner Jeff Cuthbert has blamed a lack of support from the UK Government for the low turnout in the elections.
Ex-Co-op manager celebrates 103rd birthday
A familiar face to many as the long-serving manager of his local Co-op, Dennis Reynolds has today celebrated his 103rd birthday at Bargoed Care Home.
Charity founder given One Show surprise
The founder of a charity which helps the homeless was surprised with a thank you by the BBC’s One Show.
Gwent’s new PCC calls on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to consider his position
Labour’s Jane Mudd said she believed the results showed the “Conservative government is on borrowed time”.
Police and crime commissioner election: A breakdown of the results
Labour topped the police and crime commissioner vote in all but one area of Gwent to secure victory for Jane Mudd.
Blackwood men recalled to prison by police
Gwent Police is appealing to for information to find Paul Williams, 51, and Yarran Watkins, 30, both from Blackwood.
Outgoing PCC says Gwent is ‘a safer place than when I found it’
Police and crime commissioners are elected to represent the public in policing matters and hold their local force and chief constable to account.
Scouts rewarded at presentation ceremony
Members of Abercarn Scouts have been presented numerous badges and rewards after years of hard work.
Why World Press Freedom Day is relevant to local journalism
You may be thinking ‘What’s that got to do with Caerphilly Observer? It’s a local news service.’ But our industry is facing a challenge.