There have been concerns that people who need to access services haven’t been able to negotiate the system in place following the coronavirus lockdown.
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18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of threatening behaviour
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making abusive and verbal threats to a man and his granddaughter near Churchill Park in Caerphilly.
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“Am I essential or not?” Businesses concerned over lack of guidance
Businesses in Caerphilly have voiced concerns that they aren’t being issued enough guidance on whether or not their work is essential.
Council “doing everything to support residents and businesses”
Council leader Philippa Marsden has encouraged anyone with financial difficulties to get in touch to discuss what help is available.
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Rugby club offers to help amid coronavirus outbreak
Bargoed RFC’s season was brought to a premature end due to the pandemic.
A “truly fantastic human being” – tributes paid at rugby star’s funeral
The funeral of former Wales international Matthew J Watkins was held at Thornhill Crematorium in Cardiff on March 31.
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Woman assaulted and robbed while out on her daily exercise
The woman was taking a photo of three off-road bikers riding illegally, when one of the bikers assaulted her and stole her phone.
Heart defibrillators installed in Blackwood
Two potentially-life saving heart defibrillators have been installed in Blackwood thanks to community fundraising efforts.
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Church opens foodbank as part of coronavirus support project
A church in Trethomas has opened a foodbank to help deliver food parcels to those in need in the community.
Caerphilly man raises £3,600 for NHS workers
A learning and development trainer from Caerphilly has raised over £3,600 for NHS frontline workers by shaving his hair and beard.