In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the UK Government increased Universal Credit payments by £20 a week – but this was only a temporary measure and is set to come to an end this September.
Author: Rhys Williams
Railway station reopens after ‘crumbling’ platform fixed
The station closed suddenly on Wednesday, August 25 after a ‘defect’ was spotted on the platform during an inspection.
Police investigating after man sexually assaulted in lane
A man in his 40s was sexually assaulted at around 9.55pm on Thursday, August 26.
No major changes to Covid rules in Wales after review
In their three-week review held this week, Welsh Government ministers decided to continue with the measures already in place, despite an increase in virus cases across Wales.
Praise for “amazing” entries in scarecrow competition
Twenty-seven scarecrows were entered into a scarecrow competition at Pencoed Fach Organic Farm.
Business eviction ban extended until next year
The eviction ban was set to come to an end in September, but Wales’ Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, has announced it will now be extended until March 25.
Demolition work underway at village’s oldest building
Known locally as the ‘Pyke’, the Ty yn y Pwll pub used to be the toll house where tolls were charged for the use of the road between Caerphilly and Newport.
Footbridge to be taken down for refurbishment work
Caerphilly County Borough Council said the bridge will be reinstalled at a later date.
Vulnerable young people wouldn’t need to shield if shielding advice was reintroduced
Around 2,700 children and young people would no longer be advised to shield if coronavirus shielding advice is ever reintroduced in Wales.
It’s been 100 years since his election to Parliament, but who was Morgan Jones?
Morgan Jones is a name synonymous with Caerphilly. There’s a park named after him, as well as a council ward. But who was Morgan Jones, and why is he significant?