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Author: Rhys Williams

Face masks still needed in health settings but business risk assessments to be scrapped

Thursday, April 14, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Face coverings will still need to be worn in health and social care settings for at least three more weeks, the Welsh Government has said following its latest three-week Covid review.

Damaged Snoopy sculptures set to return before end of Easter holidays

Wednesday, April 13, 2022Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The sculpture, which was on Crescent Road, Caerphilly, had been put up on Friday but was damaged that same morning.

Cyclists cheered on as they get gruelling 600km charity bike ride underway

Wednesday, April 13, 2022Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The cyclists set off from Cardiff Castle on Tuesday, April 12 as part of the C2Cycling challenge and are heading for Edinburgh Castle.

Wales to host first WWE event in UK in 30 years

Tuesday, April 12, 2022Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Cardiff’s Principality Stadium is set to host the first major WWE wrestling event in the UK in 30 years this autumn, it has been announced.

Around half of Wales’ population will be eligible for a free flu jab this year

Tuesday, April 12, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The flu vaccination programme will be extended to include everyone over the age of 50, as well as secondary school pupils in Years 7 to 11.

Award win for pie shop opened during midst of pandemic

Tuesday, April 12, 2022Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Hancox’s Pies opened in Gilfach in July 2020 – a time when the coronavirus pandemic had Wales gripped with uncertainty and caution.

Major blaze above takeaway put out by firefighters

Monday, April 11, 2022Tuesday, April 12, 2022

The fire broke out at the Everest takeaway on Pentwyn Road, near High Street, Blackwood, at around 9am on Monday, April 11.

£9m fund to help unpaid carers take short breaks

Monday, April 11, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The scheme, which will receive funding for the next three years, is aimed at helping unpaid carers with their mental and physical wellbeing.

Snoopy sculpture vandalised on first day of charity trail

Monday, April 11, 2022Monday, April 11, 2022

The sculpture, which was on Crescent Road, Caerphilly, had been put up on Friday, April 8, but was damaged that same morning.

Campaigners call for Ruperra Castle plans to be rejected

Friday, April 8, 2022Friday, April 8, 2022

Campaigners have warned plans to redevelop the stables near the castle and move a bat roost would have an “unacceptable impact” on the Grade II* listed site.

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