Tributes have been paid to 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr, whose death last week has “touched an entire community”.
Demand for temporary accommodation outstripping supply of one-bed homes
The supply of one-bedroom accommodation is far outstripped by the numbers of single people in need of homes.
New homes decision on hold amid affordable housing talks
Plans for 40 new homes in Aberbargoed are on hold temporarily while council planners iron out details of affordable housing.
Disabled couple angry at council after parking concerns ‘overlooked’
Malcolm and Cheryl Waters, from Trethomas, used to be able to park their car just a few steps away from their front door on Llanfabon Drive.
Plans for 33 new homes and a shop get the green light
The new homes will be built in three blocks on land at Winding Wheel Lane, and will each have their own parking space.
Hopes new business park units will provide more flexibility
A business park in Nelson can be expanded to include 28 small and “flexible” units, councillors have decided.
Tell us how Caerphilly Observer can be better
We’re holding our first ever Caerphilly Observer Members’ Meeting on Saturday February 21 between 1pm and 3pm at Caerphilly Miners Centre.
‘Putting our children at unnecessary risk’: Senedd debates social media ban for under-16s
South Wales East MS Natasha Asghar led calls for a ban, saying social media has “become a breeding ground for harm, bullying, addiction and anxiety”
New food bank to open following ‘increased demand’ in area
The food bank will be running at Bethel Baptist Church, on Station Terrace, every Monday between 11am and 1pm.
Former pupil who threatened to kill college students in online video sentenced
A former pupil who threatened to “stab, cut and slice” thousands of college students in a video uploaded to YouTube has been handed a suspended prison sentence.
Opinion
Peredur Owen Griffiths MS: ‘We know this is not as good as it gets’
In this article for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about the upcoming council by-election, Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign, and more.
Why has the 20mph limit become such a political issue in the Welsh election?
Aberystwyth University’s Michael Woods and Charles Musselwhite explore the 20mph policy and its role in the upcoming Senedd election.
Environment issues have never been so fiercely debated in a Welsh election campaign
Michael Woods, of Aberystwyth University, discusses the environmental issues set to play a key role in this year’s Senedd elections.
Sport
Boxer Price set for hometown return to meet fans ahead of upcoming fight
Boxer Lauren Price MBE will be meeting fans in her Ystrad Mynach as she prepares for her homecoming fight on Welsh soil this spring.
Price wins his first Premier League Darts night of the year
Gerwyn Price saw off Michael van Gerwen to clinch his first Premier League Darts night win of the campaign.