Rhun ap Iorwerth will lead a minority government after securing 43 out of 96 seats available at last week’s Senedd election.
Council sells off major solar farm project for undisclosed sum
The Cwm Ifor Solar Farm site, above Penyrheol, could generate enough energy to power 6,000 homes when it goes online.
New ‘premium’ flats plan could revive listed pub vacant for 20 years
The Pioneer Hotel has attracted antisocial behaviour since it closed, including vandalism and an illegal cannabis-growing operation busted by police in 2020.
Rhun ap Iorwerth appointed First Minister of Wales
The Senedd met on Tuesday May 12 – the first time since last week’s election – to appoint the new First Minister, as well as a new presiding officer, or Llywydd.
Advisers to inspect more household bins in drive to push up poor recycling rates
Recycling advisers will be checking bins across Caerphilly County Borough in the coming weeks, as part of the council’s work to improve local recycling rates and avoid multimillion-pound fines.
Closure of Caerphilly restaurant leaves local support group in limbo
Whitbread, which owns Brewer’s Fayre, confirmed the Crossways site will close as part of plans to make £250m in savings.
Man arrested after police raid cannabis farm
A 44-year-old man has been arrested after a cannabis farm was discovered by police in Glan y Nant, near Pengam.
Ex-Senedd Member Alun Davies: ‘Labour has lost the trust of the people’
Labour’s Alun Davies, who lost his bid to be re-elected as a Senedd Member for the new Blaenau Gwent, Caerffili and Rhymni constituency, said his party had lost the trust of the people.
In pictures: Caerphilly 10k returns for 2026
There were a record number of runners at this year’s Caerphilly 10k race. Can you see yourself in any of these pictures?
Council leader hoping to invite ‘constructive challenge’ of decisions at future meetings
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council said he hopes to encourage “constructive challenge” from peers during future meetings.
Opinion
The Welsh Conservatives survived the Senedd election – now they must decide what they stand for
Lewis Norton, of Aberystwyth University, analyses the Welsh Conservatives’ performance in last week’s Senedd election.
Gwent PCC calls on new MSs to ‘work together to deliver for our communities’
Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, Jane Mudd, has penned this piece for Caerphilly Observer, talking about “the most divisive election in Wales in my lifetime”.
Ruth Jones MP: ‘The Prime Minister must go’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones calls on Prime Minister Keir Starmer “to set out a timetable for an orderly transition to a new leadership”.
Sport
Caerphilly Athletic aim for the double ahead of league cup final
As Caerphilly Athletic celebrate winning the Ardal South East and gaining promotion to the Cymru South, they have a chance to land the league-cup double against Pure Swansea.
Cricket catch-up: First wins of the season for Newbridge and Abercarn
In Division Two, Newbridge firsts bowled out visitors Rogerstone Welfare firsts for 146 before romping home in 33 overs with two wickets to spare.
Newly-promoted Caerphilly Athletic defy the odds to win league title
Caerphilly Athletic are Ardal South East champions in their first season at this level, and will now play in the second tier of Welsh football.
Rugby round-up: Cross Keys and Bedwas win as season winds down
Cross Keys stormed to victory over Llangennech, while Bedwas saw off Glamorgan Wanderers in a high-scoring clash.
Cricket catch-up: Bad weather frustrates on opening day of new season
Bad weather frustrated most of the borough’s sides on the opening weekend of the 2026 South East Wales Cricket League season.