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Likely patients caught Covid-19 in Welsh hospitals, says First Minister

Friday, June 12, 2020Friday, June 12, 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford has said it is likely patients contracted Covid-19 while in Welsh hospitals.

Nominations open for coronavirus heroes

Friday, June 12, 2020Friday, June 12, 2020

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List has been delayed until the autumn in order to include a new coronavirus category.

Anger over industrial-scale fly-tipping

Friday, June 12, 2020Friday, June 12, 2020

The council has said it is investigating the incident near Mynydd y Grug.

Teachers and unions voice concerns over reopening of schools

Friday, June 12, 2020Friday, June 12, 2020

Schools in Wales are set to reopen on June 29 – three months after they were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Consultation underway for new crematorium

Friday, June 12, 2020Friday, June 12, 2020

Residents can have their say on whether a permit should be granted for a new crematorium in Pontllanfraith.

Schools reopening Q&A: How different will schools be?

Thursday, June 11, 2020Thursday, August 6, 2020

Welsh Government has published guidance to prepare schools for the reopening, as well as guidance for further education settings, such as colleges.

Plans for 125-home development backed for approval

Thursday, June 11, 2020Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Plans to build on the site of the former council offices have been backed.

17,900 jobs furloughed in Caerphilly County Borough

Thursday, June 11, 2020Thursday, June 11, 2020

Almost a quarter of employees across Caerphilly County Borough have been placed on furlough leave, according to UK Government statistics.

Reopened fast food chains agree to tackle litter

Thursday, June 11, 2020Thursday, June 11, 2020

The Caerphilly branches of McDonald’s and KFC have both agreed to increase their efforts in tackling litter.

Unlicensed security boss ordered to pay £5,500 or face jail

Thursday, June 11, 2020Thursday, June 11, 2020

Nicholas Seabrook, 30, of Hodges Crescent, Pengam, near Blackwood, was ordered to pay the money at a court hearing last month.

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