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2026 Senedd Election: What are the parties saying about taxation?

Wednesday, May 6, 2026Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Taxation has played a key part in this Senedd election campaign – with the main parties taking differing stances on the topic.

Meet the candidates for the Rogerstone North by-election

Wednesday, May 6, 2026Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Six candidates will compete in the Rogerstone North by-election for Newport City Council on Thursday May 7.

Heritage Party candidate wants to tackle climate and sex education policies

Tuesday, May 5, 2026Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Wales has been underserved by devolution and should make changes to climate and sex education policies, according to Mike Ford, the Heritage Party’s candidate for the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency.

Welsh-medium primary school praised by inspectors

Tuesday, May 5, 2026Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg y Castell, located just a stone’s throw away from Caerphilly Castle, was visited by schools inspectorate Estyn in February.

Charity arts and craft exhibition to be held this month

Tuesday, May 5, 2026Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The annual exhibition offers both established and emerging artists an opportunity to showcase their work in a friendly, community‑focused setting.

Independent candidate pledges to serve residents without party interference

Tuesday, May 5, 2026Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Voters deserve a Senedd Member who will represent them instead of toeing a party line, according to independent candidate Taran Clayton.

Police appeal after motorcyclist, 44, dies in crash

Tuesday, May 5, 2026Tuesday, May 5, 2026

A 44-year-old man died following a motorbike crash on the A472 in Hafodyrynys on Monday.

Resurfacing work underway on pothole-plagued road

Tuesday, May 5, 2026Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Resurfacing work is underway on Caerphilly’s Crescent Road ahead of this weekend’s 10k and 2k races.

Senedd election manifesto deep dive: Welsh Liberal Democrats

Monday, May 4, 2026Friday, May 1, 2026

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

Monday, May 4, 2026Friday, May 1, 2026

Welsh Labour’s manifesto draws on both what it deems previous successes and new promises for the seventh Senedd term.

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