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Welsh Government moving to weekly Covid reviews as Omicron concerns grow
The Welsh Government is will be holding its coronavirus reviews weekly instead of every three weeks due to the Omicron variant.
First direct train service between Crosskeys and Newport for 60 years
A direct train service between Crosskeys and Newport has been reintroduced for the first time in almost 60 years.
Council looking to increase number of Welsh-speaking teachers
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it’s committed to increasing the number of Welsh-speaking teachers over the next ten years.
Mystery over the bogus letter claiming to be from Caerphilly County Borough Council
Mystery surrounds the motive of a bogus council letter that’s been sent to residents in New Tredegar.
Empty warehouse could be turned into cricket centre and gym
An application has been submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council to convert a 740 square-metre warehouse on Chapel Farm Industrial Estate.
Council grass cutting to be kept to a minimum
Senior councillors have approved plans for keep grass cutting to a minimum to boost biodiversity.
Wales to remain in Alert Level Zero but lateral flow tests and face masks encouraged
First Minister Mark Drakeford has urged people to take lateral flow tests before going out in a bid to stop the spread of the new Omicron Covid variant.
£250k outlay as council prepares for hybrid meetings
The transition to a mixture of live streaming meetings and in-person attendance has been approved by the council’s cabinet.
Senior councillors back recovery plan to help businesses after Covid
Senior councillors have approved an action plan to help businesses following the detrimental impact of the pandemic.