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Minor changes to Wales’ lockdown restrictions

Friday, February 19, 2021Monday, February 22, 2021

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

Thursday, February 18, 2021Thursday, February 18, 2021

Matthew Welsh, who grew 42 cannabis plants and 51 cannabis seedlings, has been jailed for two and a half years.

New schools, new housing, and a solar farm. How Caerphilly County Borough Council plans to spend £231m

Thursday, February 18, 2021Monday, February 22, 2021

The wide-ranging spending plans look set to be approved by senior councillors at a cabinet meeting on February 24.

Council faces calls to lower proposed tax increase

Thursday, February 18, 2021Friday, February 19, 2021

The council’s cabinet has agreed on a 3.9% council tax increase, but the Plaid Cymru group has called for it to be lowered.

St Martin’s School holding a virtual Sixth Form open evening

Thursday, February 18, 2021Friday, February 19, 2021

St Martin’s would like to invite you to a live Virtual Sixth Form Open Evening event on February 25, 2021, at 6pm.During the live event there will be a presentation from the…

800,000 people have now had their first coronavirus vaccine in Wales

Thursday, February 18, 2021Thursday, February 18, 2021

In total, 807,351 people in Wales have had their first coronavirus vaccine dose, according to Public Health Wales figures.

Council tax rise of 3.9% backed by leading councillors

Wednesday, February 17, 2021Thursday, February 18, 2021

Budget plans which include a 3.9% increase in council tax – but no new cuts – have been backed for approval by senior councillors in Caerphilly County Borough.

Default 20mph speed limit for Welsh roads planned for 2023

Wednesday, February 17, 2021Friday, February 19, 2021

The introduction of a default 20mph speed limit for roads in Wales has been planned for April 2023.

Two arrests made after early morning drugs raid

Wednesday, February 17, 2021Wednesday, February 17, 2021

A drugs raid was carried out by Gwent Police at a property in Elliotstown, New Tredegar, on Tuesday morning.

Bus shelter could be removed due to antisocial behaviour

Wednesday, February 17, 2021Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Residents in Blackwood have been campaigning to remove the bus shelter on Chartist Way, with 18 people signing a petition.

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