The Welsh Government has announced a new £2.5m funding pot to support businesses affected by Wales’ phased move into Alert Level 1 coronavirus restrictions.
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Historic rule changes make it easier for LGBT community to give blood
In the past, men who are in sexual relationships with other men have had to go three months without sexual activity before being able to donate blood in Wales.
Man released on bail after armed police incident
The man was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill, as well as assaulting emergency workers.
Drug dealers jailed for combined nine years and four months
Luke Grant Wiegold, Luke Shane Wiegold and Geraint Watters were sentenced at Newport Crown Court.
Caerphilly teenager one of five charged with murder of Ryan O’Connor
A Caerphilly teenager is due in court this morning as one of five defendants charged with the murder of a Newport man.
St Martin’s School bans pupils from wearing skirts after complaints they were “too revealing”
The headteacher of St Martin’s School in Caerphilly town has banned pupils from wearing skirts.
Sixth formers’ entrepreneurial skills recognised with national award
A group of Year 12 pupils at St Martin’s School have won the ‘Best Overall Company’ award at the Young Enterprise Welsh Finals.
“Not in public interest” to reveal how Caerphilly County Borough scored on UK Government funding criteria
The UK Government has refused to reveal how Caerphilly scored against the criteria for the Community Renewal Fund – but insists the data will be published.
Natasha Asghar MS: “constituents reporting difficulty in accessing bus service due to Covid restrictions”
In her first blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Natasha Asghar talks about bus services.
Club going through “corridor of uncertainty” after relegation imposed on them
Cascade Ladies manager Sam Daniels has said the club is facing uncertainty after they were relegated due to an FAW revamp of women’s football.