First Minister Mark Drakeford has said it would ensure a “more level playing field”, with non-essential shops forced to close.
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Athletics coach nominated for top UK award
Ryan Jones, from Caerphilly, is up for the High Performance Coach of the Year award.
More than 180 donors give blood at donation hub
The Welsh Blood Service has said the amount of blood donated is enough to save 543 lives, or 1,086 newborn babies.
Chip shop owner retires after 27 years
Vaughn Williams, 62, has run the Square Chippy in Abertridwr for 27 years, but has sold the business to a new owner so that he can enjoy retirement with wife Alison.
Welsh Government to nationalise rail franchise
Transport minister Ken Skates said the decision will help secure the future of the rail service and protect jobs.
300 homes will not be built after Welsh Government reject planning appeal
A scheme to build 300 homes on green space has been rejected by the Welsh Government after a lengthy planning battle.
Social services overspend of nearly £1m projected
The social services department at Caerphilly County Borough Council is projecting an overspend of £934,000 for 2020/2021, which is slightly offset by a £74,000 underspend in the transport budget.
Weightlifter with Commonwealth dream preparing for virtual competition
Weightlifter Michael Farmer, 21, will be competing in the Welsh Open through video link.
Woman found dead named by police
Adell Cowan was found dead at a property on Dol yr Eos, Mornington Meadows, at around 12.10am on Sunday, October 18.
More than 600 staff members at Peter’s Pies being tested for coronavirus
It comes after 19 staff members tested positive for coronavirus in recent days.