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Police action against those who “knowingly” flout firebreak lockdown rules

Friday, October 23, 2020Friday, October 23, 2020

There will also be additional patrols carried out over the Halloween and Bonfire Night periods, police confirmed.

Dawn Bowden MS: Firebreak lockdown “a tough decision, but the right one”

Friday, October 23, 2020Wednesday, October 28, 2020

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MS Dawn Bowden discusses the firebreak lockdown, hospital investment, rail services and more.

Supermarkets banned from selling ‘non-essential’ goods during firebreak lockdown

Friday, October 23, 2020Friday, October 23, 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford has said it would ensure a “more level playing field”, with non-essential shops forced to close.

Athletics coach nominated for top UK award

Thursday, October 22, 2020Friday, October 23, 2020

Ryan Jones, from Caerphilly, is up for the High Performance Coach of the Year award.

More than 180 donors give blood at donation hub

Thursday, October 22, 2020Thursday, October 22, 2020

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

Thursday, October 22, 2020Thursday, October 22, 2020

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

Thursday, October 22, 2020Thursday, October 22, 2020

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

Wednesday, October 21, 2020Wednesday, October 21, 2020

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

Wednesday, October 21, 2020Wednesday, October 21, 2020

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

Wednesday, October 21, 2020Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Weightlifter Michael Farmer, 21, will be competing in the Welsh Open through video link.

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