Labour’s Alun Davies, who lost his bid to be re-elected as a Senedd Member for the new Blaenau Gwent, Caerffili and Rhymni constituency, said his party had lost the trust of the people.
In pictures: Caerphilly 10k returns for 2026
There were a record number of runners at this year’s Caerphilly 10k race. Can you see yourself in any of these pictures?
Council leader hoping to invite ‘constructive challenge’ of decisions at future meetings
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council said he hopes to encourage “constructive challenge” from peers during future meetings.
MP calls on Prime Minister to step aside after Labour’s Senedd election defeat
Newport West and Islwyn’s Labour MP has called on the Prime Minister to step aside following the party’s dismal performance at last week’s Senedd election.
Welsh culture festival Ffiliffest returns to town next month
Caerphilly’s annual celebration of the Welsh language and culture returns next month, with entertainment and activities for all ages.
‘His loss has left a huge hole in all of our hearts that can never truly be filled’
Andrew ‘Buzz’ Edwards, 44, died in a motorcycle collision on the A472 in Hafodyrynys on Monday May 4.
Caerphilly 10k: Entry record broken again as thousands run through town
A record number of runners paced through Caerphilly as the town’s annual 2k and 10k races returned this morning – with thousands lining the streets to cheer them on.
Senedd Election 2026: Results Roundup
Winning 43 seats, Plaid Cymru has emerged as the largest party in the Seventh Senedd and made history bringing an end to Labour’s monopoly of Welsh politics.
Senedd election results all in – who’s in and who’s out?
Every constituency in Wales has now declared its winners, and 96 Senedd Members have been elected. But who’s new, who’s returning, and who’s out?
Senedd election: What happens if no party wins a majority?
Polls are closed and the votes are being now counted – meaning we’re just hours away from finding out who the 96 new Senedd Members will be.
Opinion
Gwent PCC calls on new MSs to ‘work together to deliver for our communities’
Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, Jane Mudd, has penned this piece for Caerphilly Observer, talking about “the most divisive election in Wales in my lifetime”.
Ruth Jones MP: ‘The Prime Minister must go’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones calls on Prime Minister Keir Starmer “to set out a timetable for an orderly transition to a new leadership”.
‘We will not let you down’: Lindsay Whittle MS talks Senedd election results
Plaid Cymru MS Lindsay Whittle has said “the hard work starts now” following his party’s successes in the Senedd election.
Sport
Rugby round-up: Cross Keys and Bedwas win as season winds down
Cross Keys stormed to victory over Llangennech, while Bedwas saw off Glamorgan Wanderers in a high-scoring clash.
Cricket catch-up: Bad weather frustrates on opening day of new season
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
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
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
The Fleur de Lis-based FDL Ladies now has 25 members, with their ages ranging from 30 to 70.