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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.

Police appeal after motorcyclist, 44, dies in crash

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

A 44-year-old man died following a motorbike crash on the A472 in Hafodyrynys on Monday.

Resurfacing work underway on pothole-plagued road

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Resurfacing work is underway on Caerphilly’s Crescent Road ahead of this weekend’s 10k and 2k races.

Senedd election manifesto deep dive: Welsh Liberal Democrats

Monday, May 4, 2026

For the last five years, Jane Dodds has been the sole Lib Dem representative in the Senedd. At this election, she wants company in Cardiff Bay.

Senedd election manifesto deep dive: Welsh Labour

Monday, May 4, 2026

Welsh Labour’s manifesto draws on both what it deems previous successes and new promises for the seventh Senedd term.

Senedd election manifesto deep dive: Welsh Conservatives

Monday, May 4, 2026

A look at the Welsh Conservatives’ manifesto, titled ‘Fix Wales, Our Plan To Get Wales Working’, ahead of the Senedd election.

Senedd election manifesto deep dive: Wales Green Party

Monday, May 4, 2026

Since Zack Polanski became leader of the Green Party in September, it has surged in the UK polls. Its Welsh leader, Anthony Slaughter, will be hoping this translates into Senedd seats.

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.

Latest News

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    Cricket catch-up: Bad weather frustrates on opening day of new seasonWednesday, May 6, 2026
  • Rugby round-up: Season’s end edges closer as teams continue to battle it outWednesday, May 6, 2026
  • Rhymney Valley and Caerphilly Schools District Under-11s celebrating their victory at Rodney Parade
    Silverware for under-11s after plate final victoryWednesday, May 6, 2026
  • polling station sign
    Heritage Party candidate wants to tackle climate and sex education policiesTuesday, May 5, 2026
  • Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg y Castell has been praised by Estyn inspectors
    Welsh-medium primary school praised by inspectorsTuesday, May 5, 2026
  • Organiser Diane Moverley
    Charity arts and craft exhibition to be held this monthTuesday, May 5, 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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