“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.
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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.
Healthcare: What are the main parties saying in their manifestos?
What healthcare policies have been proposed by the parties in their manifestos ahead of the 2026 Senedd election?
What are the major parties saying about human rights, social justice, and equality?
The Senedd election is nearly here – but where do each of the main parties do stand on social issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, disability rights, and immigration?
What are the major parties saying about education and childcare?
What education and childcare policies have been proposed by the six major parties ahead of the Senedd election?
2026 Senedd Election: What are the parties saying about taxation?
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
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
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
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg y Castell, located just a stone’s throw away from Caerphilly Castle, was visited by schools inspectorate Estyn in February.