Wintery weather forced the closure of four Caerphilly County Borough schools on Monday morning.
Author: Rhys Williams
Rugby round-up: Postponements and setbacks on first weekend of the new year
The new year began on a subdued note for Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby teams, with winning runs coming to an end and a spate of postponements.
Hospital face mask rules remain in force, health board confirms
Early in December, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) reintroduced mask wearing and tightened visiting rules across its hospital sites following “a sharp rise in winter illnesses and infection rates”.
MS calls for rethink over flats plans due to lack of car parking
Lindsay Whittle has called for a rethink over plans to build 24 flats in Ystrad Mynach without providing any car parking spaces.
Burglar wanted back in prison as police appeal launched
Aaron Boucher, 25, from Caerphilly, has breached the conditions of his release, according to Gwent Police.
Tourism weatherproofing fund increased following ‘overwhelming’ demand
This additional investment will help businesses extend their operating seasons and create better experiences for visitors, the Welsh Government said.
Chickenpox vaccination programme rollout begins
All children aged 12 to 18 months are being offered a vaccine for chickenpox – also known as Varicella – for the first time.
Police renew Kyle Vaughan appeal 13 years after his disappearance
Gwent Police is renewing its appeal for information on the murder of Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan on the 13th anniversary of his disappearance.
Welsh Government seeks public views on new ten-year dementia strategy
A new ten-year Dementia Strategy was published earlier this month, following on from Wales’ first Dementia Action Plan, which sought to improve services and remove stigma around the condition.
Community groups receive share of £12k funding
The money comes fro the Co-Op’s Local Community Fund, which has funded nearly 40,000 projects across the UK since it began in 2016.