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Author: Richard Gurner

Gareth Hughes: The Green Party candidate for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Gareth Hughes says he wants to bring a “credible, independent voice” to the Senedd and one that puts the community, social justice and the environment at the heart of decision-making.

Steve Aicheler: The Liberal Democrat candidate for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election

Tuesday, October 21, 2025Tuesday, October 21, 2025

A resident of Machen for 20 years with his family, Cllr Aicheler explains why Wales needs “serious solutions to serious problems”.

Behind the numbers: What the Caerphilly by-election poll reveals

Friday, October 17, 2025Friday, October 17, 2025

A new opinion poll for the upcoming Caerphilly Senedd by-election, being held on October 23, suggests a two-horse race between Reform UK and Plaid Cymru.

Walking footballers to represent Wales on world stage

Friday, October 17, 2025Friday, October 17, 2025

A host of Caerphilly-based players will be representing Wales at the World Cup equivalent for walking football later this month.

Farage promises to break-up ‘status quo’ on Caerphilly visit

Friday, October 17, 2025Friday, October 17, 2025

There was plenty of interest from people when Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visited Caerphilly and went on a walkabout through the town centre visiting several businesses.

Reopened Cefn Fforest Miners’ Institute to host panto

Friday, October 17, 2025Friday, October 17, 2025

The newly refurbished Cefn Fforest Miners’ Institute will welcome audiences for its first public show later this month – a community pantomime of Cinderella performed by Cefn Fforest Pantomime.

Larger turbine blades for wind farm a “minor change,” says developer

Tuesday, October 14, 2025Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Plans to increase the blade size of turbines for an approved wind farm near Senghenydd are a “minor change,” according to the developer behind the project.

Young Saints honour Senghenydd’s mining legacy with new memorial rugby cup

Monday, October 13, 2025Monday, October 13, 2025

Senghenydd RFC’s Under-16s have launched the Universal Colliery Cup — a new annual memorial match honouring the 440 men and boys who died in the Senghenydd Mining Disaster of 1913.

Caerphilly farm among three illegal waste sites as Bridgend man ordered to repay £322,500

Monday, October 13, 2025Monday, October 13, 2025

A Bridgend man who dumped nearly 2,600 tonnes of contaminated waste at sites in Caerphilly, Cowbridge and Dolgellau has been ordered to repay £322,500 under the Proceeds of Crime Act following his conviction last year.

Blackwood to host Gwent Poppy Appeal launch

Friday, October 10, 2025

The annual launch of the Gwent Poppy Appeal will take place in Blackwood on Thursday, October 23 at 10am.

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