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
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
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
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.
Senedd election manifesto deep dive: Reform UK
What’s in the Reform UK manifesto as voters prepare to cast their ballots in the 2026 Senedd election?
Senedd election manifesto deep dive: Plaid Cymru
Voters head to the polls this week to choose who will represent them in the Senedd. Here’s what Plaid Cymru is proposing in its manifesto.
Green Party candidate pledges change for voters ‘sick to back teeth’ of excuses
The Greens hope their progressive policies will drive them towards a successful election result this month and return their first-ever Senedd Members.
Senedd Members set for £3k pay rise after election
Senedd Members will see a pay rise of more than £3,000 following the 2026 Senedd election, with salaries up more than £12,000 since 2021.
Devolved versus reserved powers: What does the Senedd actually control?
Senedd Cymru, or the Welsh Parliament, is the devolved, democratically-elected, law-making body for Wales responsible for large swathes of public life.
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.
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.