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Behind the numbers: What the Caerphilly by-election poll reveals

Friday, October 17, 2025

A new opinion poll for the upcoming Caerphilly Senedd by-election, being held on October 23, suggests a two-horse race between Reform UK and Plaid Cymru.

Ukrainians’ concerns over Nation of Sanctuary ‘misinformation’

Friday, October 17, 2025

Ukrainians in Caerphilly have voiced concerns over by-election campaign “misinformation” regarding the Welsh Government’s Nation of Sanctuary scheme.

Council clarifies which areas can vote in upcoming Senedd by-election

Friday, October 17, 2025

Cllr Kevin Etheridge, who represents Blackwood, said some electors in his ward were “confused” and had asked him why they hadn’t received any polling cards.

Claim council went ‘over the top’ cancelling meetings ahead of by-election

Friday, October 17, 2025

A councillor believes the local authority went “over the top” by cancelling public meetings ahead of the Caerphilly Senedd by-election.

Watchdog ‘stretched to limit’ amid deluge of complaints

Friday, October 17, 2025

A public services watchdog received a record 3,500 formal complaints last year – a 10% increase that is stretching resources to their limit, a Senedd committee has heard.

1.5 million train journeys made using ‘tap-in, tap-out’ payment system

Friday, October 17, 2025

More than one and a half million rail journeys have been paid for using Transport for Wales’ new ‘tap-in, tap-out’ payment system.

Opinion

‘A choice between progression with Plaid Cymru or regression with Reform’

Thursday, October 9, 2025

In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about the upcoming Senedd by-election in Caerphilly.

What political bias really means for a local newspaper

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Accusations of bias often miss the point. For local papers, the real question is whether ideas and policies strengthen our communities.

Gwent PCC Jane Mudd talks youth engagement, accountability, and honouring officers’ service

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

In her latest blog, Gwent PCC Jane Mudd discusses recent engagement with young people, Police Memorial Day, and more.

Sport

Walking footballers to represent Wales on world stage

Friday, October 17, 2025

A host of Caerphilly-based players will be representing Wales at the World Cup equivalent for walking football later this month.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Nelson, Abercarn extend winning streaks

Monday, October 13, 2025

It was another round of dramatic rugby action across Caerphilly County Borough on Saturday October 11, as some teams extended their winning starts to the season, while others succumbed to their first defeats of the campaign.

Latest News

  • Behind the numbers: What the Caerphilly by-election poll revealsFriday, October 17, 2025
  • Around 100 people attended the event at Ty Penallta
    Ukrainians’ concerns over Nation of Sanctuary ‘misinformation’Friday, October 17, 2025
  • polling station sign
    Council clarifies which areas can vote in upcoming Senedd by-electionFriday, October 17, 2025
  • Claim council went ‘over the top’ cancelling meetings ahead of by-electionFriday, October 17, 2025
  • Michelle Morris, the public services ombudsman for Wales
    Watchdog ‘stretched to limit’ amid deluge of complaintsFriday, October 17, 2025
  • Commuters on the Ebbw Valley line can now pay using tap in tap out
    1.5 million train journeys made using ‘tap-in, tap-out’ payment systemFriday, October 17, 2025

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Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, October 16, 2025
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, October 2, 2025
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, September 18, 2025
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Tredegar Street, RiscaSaturday, August 16, 2025
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