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Polling day guide to the 2026 Senedd election

Thursday, May 7, 2026

If recent opinion polls are to be believed, the election could be one of the most consequential since the Welsh Parliament – then known as the Welsh Assembly – was established in 1999.

Green Party activists speak out over abuse during Senedd campaign

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Former council leader Sean Morgan, who left Labour last year to join the Green Party, has spoken of the abuse his new party has faced while campaigning for tomorrow’s Senedd election.

Healthcare: What are the main parties saying in their manifestos?

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

What healthcare policies have been proposed by the parties in their manifestos ahead of the 2026 Senedd election?

What are the major parties saying about human rights, social justice, and equality?

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Senedd election is nearly here – but where do each of the main parties do stand on social issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, disability rights, and immigration?

What are the major parties saying about education and childcare?

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

What education and childcare policies have been proposed by the six major parties ahead of the Senedd election?

2026 Senedd Election: What are the parties saying about taxation?

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Taxation has played a key part in this Senedd election campaign – with the main parties taking differing stances on the topic.

Heritage Party candidate wants to tackle climate and sex education policies

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Wales has been underserved by devolution and should make changes to climate and sex education policies, according to Mike Ford, the Heritage Party’s candidate for the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency.

Welsh-medium primary school praised by inspectors

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg y Castell, located just a stone’s throw away from Caerphilly Castle, was visited by schools inspectorate Estyn in February.

Charity arts and craft exhibition to be held this month

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The annual exhibition offers both established and emerging artists an opportunity to showcase their work in a friendly, community‑focused setting.

Independent candidate pledges to serve residents without party interference

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Voters deserve a Senedd Member who will represent them instead of toeing a party line, according to independent candidate Taran Clayton.

Opinion

A new Welsh electoral landscape puts Plaid Cymru within reach of power

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Anwen Elias and Elin Royles, of Aberystwyth University, look at Plaid Cymru’s hopes and ambitions ahead of next week’s Senedd election.

Voters in Wales face Senedd election amid confusion over who holds power over what

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Ahead of May’s Senedd election, many people in Wales remain unclear about who is responsible for important political decisions.

‘Council’s decision to press ahead with changes to home to school transport is truly baffling’

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Caerphilly Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle criticises council changes to school transport in this piece for Caerphilly Observer.

Sport

Cricket catch-up: Bad weather frustrates on opening day of new season

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Bad weather frustrated most of the borough’s sides on the opening weekend of the 2026 South East Wales Cricket League season.

Rugby round-up: Season’s end edges closer as teams continue to battle it out

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The season is nearly at its conclusion, with promotion and relegation already confirmed for some teams – while the battle continues for others.

Silverware for under-11s after plate final victory

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Rhymney Valley and Caerphilly Schools District Under-11s beat Mynydd Mawr and Dinefwr 50-10 to win the DC Thomas Plate Final.

Walk, don’t run: Ladies’ walking football team’s remarkable rise

Monday, April 27, 2026

The Fleur de Lis-based FDL Ladies now has 25 members, with their ages ranging from 30 to 70.

Rugby round-up: Huge wins for Bedwas, Nelson and Bargoed Athletic

Monday, April 27, 2026

As the weather heated up over the weekend, so did the promotion chases and relegation battles across the Welsh rugby pyramid.

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    Polling day guide to the 2026 Senedd electionThursday, May 7, 2026
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    Healthcare: What are the main parties saying in their manifestos?Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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    What are the major parties saying about human rights, social justice, and equality?Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • What are the major parties saying about education and childcare?Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • 2026 Senedd Election: What are the parties saying about taxation?Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Legal & Public Notices

  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Newbridge RFCWednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Notice of claim to land, TrethomasThursday, April 16, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, April 16, 2026
  • Planning notice for land south of Valley View, Cefn HengoedThursday, April 2, 2026
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