In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses government funding, the Senedd Election, coronavirus vaccination and more.
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Early stage funding agreed for potential ‘£10m’ revamp of Bedwas Bridge roundabout
Traffic on the Bedwas Bridge roundabout, which connects the A468 with the B4600 and the Lansbury Park Link Road, already exceeds capacity during morning and evening peak times.
“We must take sustained action now” – former fire chief speaks out over recent wildfires
Penyrheol councillor Steve Skivens, a former Assistant Chief Fire Officer with South Wales Fire and Rescue, gives his opinion on what needs to be done to stop deliberate wildfires.
Mother who made £145,000 selling drugs through WhatsApp has to pay back £5,000
Shalane Hodder, 36, of Philip Street, Trinant, imported drugs from Siberia and India and sold them using messaging service WhatsApp.
Caerphilly Observer named News Website of the Year at Wales Media Awards
The 2020 ceremony was postponed because of the pandemic, and winners were revealed in a live online broadcast on Friday, April 30.
Healthcare firm wins prestigious Queen’s Award
Caerphilly-based Direct Healthcare Group has been handed a Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
Changing times as Argos officially opens at Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith
An Argos branch has opened at the Sainsbury’s store in Pontllanfraith.
Extended households to be allowed from Monday
People from two separate households will be able to form a bubble from Monday, May 3, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed.
Dispersal notices for Bargoed this weekend
Three dispersal notices will be in force in Bargoed in an attempt to tackle antisocial behaviour, Gwent Police has announced.
What is devolution?
‘Devolution’ is a word we’re hearing a lot more as the Senedd Election heats up. But what does it actually mean?