Eight patients waiting for pre-arranged eye surgery were turned away from Newport’s Royal Gwent Hospital.
Lib Dem candidate says Wales has ‘drifted’ and economy must be fixed
Mike Hamilton said he wants to “bring back adult leadership” and policies based on long-term strategies.
A guide to the minor parties standing in the Senedd election
All the major parties have released their Senedd election manifestos in recent weeks and months – but if you still don’t feel you’ve found the party for you, there are more to choose from.
Senedd election 2026: Who are the independent candidates?
Who are the independent candidates standing for election in the Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni and Casnewydd Islwyn seats?
Council urged to find ‘credible plan’ to solve £8m temporary accommodation pressures
A councillor has called for a “credible plan” to deal with homelessness, after it emerged the council spent more than £8 million on temporary accommodation last year.
Landowner pleads guilty in court after investigation into illegal waste site
A landowner has pleaded guilty in court following a long-running investigation into illegal waste operations at Pen Yr Heol Las Farm, Caerphilly.
Reform candidate pledges a fresh start and ‘common-sense’ decisions for Wales
Dan Thomas, who became Reform’s Welsh leader earlier this year, said the party will cut waste, revive high streets and improve the nation’s infrastructure if it wins the election.
New council rent policy could help people saving for home deposit
Prospective homeowners who are struggling to save for a deposit may benefit from a new rental policy in Caerphilly County Borough.
Senedd’s British Sign Language bill officially becomes law
Plans to make Wales the best place in the UK for British Sign Language (BSL) users have officially become law after receiving Royal Assent.
Former police constable would have been dismissed over discriminatory remarks
A former police officer who made sexualised comments about women, and used discriminatory language against the traveller community, would have been dismissed from the force had he not already resigned.
Opinion
A new Welsh electoral landscape puts Plaid Cymru within reach of power
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
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’
Caerphilly Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle criticises council changes to school transport in this piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Sport
Walk, don’t run: Ladies’ walking football team’s remarkable rise
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
As the weather heated up over the weekend, so did the promotion chases and relegation battles across the Welsh rugby pyramid.
Caerphilly Athletic collapse against Undy as title race now out of their control
Caerphilly Athletic conceded a gut-wrenching 98th minute equalise against Undy in their final league game of the season to surrender control of the title race in a 2-2 draw.
Bargoed Warriors fall to Brecon in Division 5 Cup final at Principality
Brecon Athletic claimed the Division 5 Cup following an eight-try 49-5 victory over Bargoed Warriors in the Go Compare Road to Principality 2026 series.
Bedwas smash century as Deri and Rhymney take huge strides towards promotion
Bedwas ran in a remarkable 102 points against Ynysddu while Rhymney and Deri strengthened their promotion pushes in another busy weekend of rugby for Caerphilly borough clubs. Bargoed and Newbridge also claimed important wins in the Admiral Premiership.