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’
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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.