Welsh Government has said it will ease lockdown restrictions in line with the other UK nations “when it is appropriate and makes sense for Wales”.
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Life after the contaminated blood scandal – victim speaks up
Kirk Ellis, 39, received contaminated blood in 1983, when he was just 18 months old. He contracted Hepatitis-C.
Week of activities to raise awareness of votes for 16 and 17-year-olds
Sixteen and 17-year-olds in Wales will be able to vote in May’s Senedd Elections – and a week of events is underway to raise awareness.
Calls for teachers to be prioritised for vaccines as schools begin to reopen
Pupils aged between three and seven are returning to the classroom this week, with plans for all primary school pupils to return from March 15, should coronavirus cases continue to fall.
Dawn Bowden MS: “A massive thank you to all those involved with the vaccination programme”
In her most recent blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MS Dawn Bowden talks vaccination, schools, policing and more.
Eight-year-old writes book about his pet cats to keep busy during lockdown
Joseph Smith, eight, from Risca, has written a book about his pet cats – The Amazing Night-Time Adventures of Chester and Jeff’
Senedd Member defends cross-border support bubble
Rhianon Passmore MS has been criticised for forming a single parent support bubble with her partner, despite it being within the rules.
Delyth Jewell MS: “Life has changed for all of us during the pandemic, often in ways we never imagined”
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell discusses Welsh Government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Minor changes to Wales’ lockdown restrictions
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced minor changes to Wales’ lockdown restrictions, but confirmed stay-at-home restrictions will remain in place in Wales for a further three weeks.
Man jailed for growing cannabis at home
Matthew Welsh, who grew 42 cannabis plants and 51 cannabis seedlings, has been jailed for two and a half years.