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Calls for teachers to be prioritised for vaccines as schools begin to reopen

Monday, February 22, 2021Monday, February 22, 2021

Pupils aged between three and seven are returning to the classroom this week, with plans for all primary school pupils to return from March 15, should coronavirus cases continue to fall.

Dawn Bowden MS: “A massive thank you to all those involved with the vaccination programme”

Friday, February 19, 2021Friday, February 19, 2021

In her most recent blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MS Dawn Bowden talks vaccination, schools, policing and more.

Eight-year-old writes book about his pet cats to keep busy during lockdown

Friday, February 19, 2021Friday, February 19, 2021

Joseph Smith, eight, from Risca, has written a book about his pet cats – The Amazing Night-Time Adventures of Chester and Jeff’

Senedd Member defends cross-border support bubble

Friday, February 19, 2021Friday, February 19, 2021

Rhianon Passmore MS has been criticised for forming a single parent support bubble with her partner, despite it being within the rules.

Delyth Jewell MS: “Life has changed for all of us during the pandemic, often in ways we never imagined”

Friday, February 19, 2021Friday, February 19, 2021

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell discusses Welsh Government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

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…

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