Plaid fall short of an overall majority of the 49 seats needed, but will likely form the next Welsh Government if they can get the support of other parties.
Author: Richard Gurner
Craftsman finds his focus with new carpentry business
“My brain is all over the place, but when I’m doing carpentry, it’s laser focus,” said Paul Pollard, when Caerphilly Observer met him at his Bedwas workshop.
Polling day guide to the 2026 Senedd election
If recent opinion polls are to be believed, the election could be one of the most consequential since the Welsh Parliament – then known as the Welsh Assembly – was established in 1999.
Green Party activists speak out over abuse during Senedd campaign
Former council leader Sean Morgan, who left Labour last year to join the Green Party, has spoken of the abuse his new party has faced while campaigning for tomorrow’s Senedd election.
Newbridge School wins national prize in NSPCC Number Day fundraiser
Newbridge School won a bespoke maths-themed wall art installation designed to show pupils how numbers and maths connect to everyday life.
Road to close for emergency repairs in Lansbury Park this weekend
A section of the Lansbury Park Distributor Road will be closed for the weekend while emergency repairs are carried out.
Caerphilly’s Castle View Shopping Centre sold for £4.5m
Castle View Shopping Centre in Caerphilly has been sold for around £4.5 million.
Llechwen Hall Hotel secures £2.3m funding for refurbishment and upgrades
Llechwen Hall Hotel has secured a £2.3 million commercial mortgage from Barclays Business Bank to support refurbishment works and future growth at the venue near Nelson.
Caerphilly Runners host first ‘Pony Run’ at Parc Penallta
More than 300 runners took part in the inaugural Penallta Pony Run held at Parc Penallta on Sunday.
Campaigners raise contamination concerns over Nant y Calch housing plans
Campaigners say more information is needed about potential contamination from the former Ness Tar plant before homes are built at Nant y Calch Farm in Caerphilly.