Everyone aged 18 and over in Wales will have been offered a coronavirus vaccine by the beginning of next week – more than six weeks ahead of schedule.
Author: Rhys Williams
Book browsing now allowed at more libraries across the borough
There are still limits on the number of people allowed into the library at any one time, with residents having to pre-book 20-minute appointments.
New respite funding for unpaid carers announced
The Welsh Government has set up a new £3m fund to provide respite and short breaks for unpaid carers in Wales.
Boxer Price qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
Price, 26, from Ystrad Mynach, earned a unanimous point victory over Ukraine’s Anastasiia Chernokolenko in Paris on Saturday, June 5 to secure qualification.
Gymnastics coach shortlisted for national award
Valleys Gymnastics Academy coach Melissa Anderson has been shortlisted for the UK Coaching Hero Awards.
Risca Male Choir to sing together in person for first time since pandemic
On Sunday, June 6, the choir will get together to practice at the grandstand at Pandy Park, home of Cross Keys Rugby Club.
Taekwondo star “honoured” after Team GB selection for Tokyo Olympics
Lauren Williams, 22, from Blackwood, is among the five Taekwondo athletes to have been chosen by the British Olympic Association to compete in Tokyo.
Dream Horse: Movie about champion racehorse finally hits cinemas
Dream Horse came out on Friday, June 4 – after being delayed by more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wales to move to lowest tier of coronavirus restrictions
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced Wales will gradually move into Alert Level 1 – the least severe set of coronavirus restrictions – from next week.
Refurbished credit union branch reopens after merger
Smart Money Cymru has reopened the former Islwyn Credit Union branch oIN Blackwood following a merger between the two credit unions last year.