The Senedd Commission is often mentioned when discussing Welsh politics – but what actually is it and what does it do?
18-year-old driver dies in Caerphilly crash
The collision happened along the A468, between the Pwllypant and St Cenydd roundabouts in Caerphilly, at around 11.25pm on Thursday May 21.
Second bid lodged to convert ‘disused’ office into five-bed HMO
Plans for a HMO in Ystrad Mynach have been resubmitted after an earlier application was rejected over flooding concerns.
Thumbs up for new ‘pumptrack’ at skate park
A new track for bikes, scooters and skateboards has been approved in revamp plans for a skate park in Nelson.
Developer wants more time to plan 23 homes on former Aldi site
A developer has asked for more time to submit detailed plans for 23 new homes on the former Aldi site in Rhymney.
Fly-tipping ‘crisis’ linked to tougher rules on waste and recycling
Freedom of Information Act disclosures show the council has recorded nearly 24,000 incidents of illegal waste dumping since 2015, including a peak of 3,590 last year.
Progress on new waste depot plan aimed at driving up poor recycling rates
Plans for a new waste depot have moved a step closer, as Caerphilly County Borough Council bids to improve its ailing recycling rates.
Recesses: What are they, who decides them, and when is the Senedd at work?
With the mid-term recess approaching, the Senedd is gearing up for a break just two weeks into its seventh term.
Rhymney line passengers face bank holiday disruption
Rail passengers using the Rhymney line over the bank holiday weekend are being warned to expect disruption as engineering works take place across the Cardiff and Valleys network.
‘Shock’ over scale of payout to council’s former chief executive
A payout to the former chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council totalled more than £280,000 – according to the local authority’s statement of accounts.
Opinion
‘By and large, Wales voted for hope over hate’
Casnewydd Islwyn MS Peredur Owen Griffiths looks back at Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election victory and the party’s plans in government.
Politics is a brutal game
The new voting system in the recent Senedd election exposed how brutal politics can be.
‘We come from different political parties, but we all share the same purpose’
New Senedd Llywydd Huw Irranca-Davies pledges to lead an open, respectful and collaborative chamber focused on serving communities across Wales.
Sport
Pantside ABC crowned Wales’ top club with five champions at national finals
The gym in Newbridge had six boxers reach the Minors and Schools finals at Cardiff’s Sport Wales National Centre.
Cricket catch-up: Difficult weekend for borough teams
It was a difficult weekend for most of Caerphilly County Borough’s first teams in the South East Wales Cricket League, where some matches were played under reduced-overs rules due to the unpredictable weather.
Rugby round-up: Newbridge and Bedwas end season with wins
The club rugby season has now come to an end for clubs across Caerphilly County Borough, as the last fixtures were played on Saturday May 16.
Caerphilly Athletic lift league trophy despite cup final loss to Pure Swansea
Caerphilly Athletic were completely outplayed by Pure Swansea in the final of the Ardal Southern League Cup in a 5-2 defeat but still got to celebrate their league title.
Gerwyn Price secures Premier League Darts play-off spot
Price reached the Night 15 final in Birmingham on Thursday night, giving him enough points to secure his place at London’s O2 Arena later this month.