Wales’ chief medical officer, Dr Frank Atherton, has welcomed news of a potential coronavirus vaccine, but warned it’s still “very early days”.
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Council to push on with plans to install new electric charging points
Caerphilly County Borough Council will progress with plans to install new electric vehicle charging points, after the cabinet agreed to fund £240,500 from earmarked reserves.
Cwmcarn Forest Drive could reopen to public by Easter
Natural Resources Wales is hoping the drive will open for a trial period in March, with a view to it being officially reopened in the Easter holidays.
Businesses could get up to £3k for each new apprentice hired
Businesses will be able to claim up to £3,000 for each new apprentice they hire under the age of 25, a Welsh Government minister has announced.
Appeal after delivery van stolen
The delivery van was stolen from South Street, Bargoed on Saturday, November 7.
Tributes paid to “witty and direct” former councillor
Tributes have been paid to former Hengoed councillor Dennis Bolter, who has passed away.
Decision to be made on multimillion pound development on business park
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet will decide whether to release £85,000 to help Welsh Government secure the necessary land for a multi-million pound development at Oakdale Business Park.
No exams for GCSE, A-level and AS-level students next year
Instead of end-of-year exams, students will be awarded their grades based on “teacher managed” assessments.
Council’s annual ‘Operation Santa’ launches
Operation Santa, which is run by Caerphilly County Borough Council, aims to provide Christmas gifts to children in the borough most at risk of not receiving presents.
Woman, 74, killed after being hit by car
The unnamed woman was struck by a blue Toyota Yaris on Bryn Road, in Pontllanfraith, at around 8.25am on Monday (November 9).