In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses lockdown and constituency work.
Category: News
Three men involved in “significant drugs operation” jailed
James Hallett, 29, William Davies, 23, and Zac Marchetti-Rees, 22, have been jailed for a combined 15 years.
Financial support for people on low incomes told to self-isolate
People on low incomes who are unable to work from home will be able to claim £500 if they are told to self-isolate.
AerFin announces redundancies at its headquarters
Bedwas-based AerFin has announced nine redundancies at its headquarters on Bedwas Bridge Industrial Estate.
More than 2,000 cannabis plants discovered after fire
A cannabis factory with more than 2,000 plants has been discovered at a disused pub in Cwmfelinfach, Gwent Police has confirmed.
Price into European Championship second round after resounding win
Gerwyn Price, from Markham, beat Belgium’s Kim Huybrechts 6-1 in the first round of the darts European Championship.
Non-essential shops will reopen after lockdown, First Minister says
The end of the 17-day firebreak lockdown in Wales will see non-essential shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes, leisure centres and gyms reopen, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said.
Equipment stolen during industrial estate burglaries
Gwent Police said it was investigating three burglaries on the Lawns Industrial Estate in Rhymney.
Historical ‘witch marks’ discovered at 17th century manor house
The marks, which were used in the past as an attempt to defend a house from evil spirits and witches, have been discovered at Llancaiach Fawr manor.
MP and MS call for street light switch-off to be reconsidered
Wayne David MP and Hefin David MS have called on Caerphilly County Borough Council to reconsider its street light switch-off.