Welsh Government has reiterated it is in charge of how and when the coronavirus lockdown is lifted in Wales, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson expected to announce the easing of certain lockdown measures in England on Sunday (May 10).
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HMRC invites self-employed to get ready to make claims
HMRC will start contacting around three and a half million customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme to explain the application process.
Flags flying and parties planned for VE Day
VE Day, which will be held on Friday, May 8, marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
Poundstretcher store could become a gym
A planning and access statement says that measures would be taken to limit the noise impact.
Jail for man who pointed rifle at wife’s head during argument
In his interview with police officers he said he had wanted his wife to “stop nagging me” and had held the rifle to her head to “shut her up”.
Rotary club donates 900kg of food to food bank
Members of the Rotary Club of Blackwood bought the food in Asda to donate to the Rhymney Valley Food Bank.
Welsh Government announces new prescription delivery scheme
The Welsh Government has announced a new scheme to deliver prescriptions to people who aren’t able to collect them themselves during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Welsh Assembly officially becomes Welsh Parliament
The National Assembly for Wales has officially been renamed Welsh Parliament, or Senedd Cymru in Welsh.
Coronavirus death toll in Wales exceeds 1,000
Public Health Wales has confirmed that 1,023 people in Wales have died with coronavirus.
Testing expanded in Welsh care homes despite concerns it doesn’t go far enough
The Welsh Government has expanded testing in care homes following concerns that the care sector has been ignored during the coronavirus outbreak.