In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney AM Dawn Bowden talks about the coronavirus outbreak
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Police seize off-road vehicles in Machen
Police have seized several off-road vehicles on Machen Mountain following an operation targeting illegal use in the area.
Police and charities urge domestic abuse victims not to suffer in silence
Police and organisations are calling on people experiencing domestic abuse not to suffer in silence during the coronavirus lockdown.
“Support us or the NHS may fail” – carers call for greater financial security
Carers and organisation have called on the UK Government to provide greater financial support to carers on the frontline of the Coronavirus outbreak, or they risk the sector failing and the NHS being unable to cope.
No changes to childcare and free school meals over Easter holiday
There will be no change to the provision of childcare and free school meals in Caerphilly County Borough over the Easter holiday.
Council boss hits back over grant payment criticism
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s chief executive has hit back at criticism from business owners over claims the authority has been slow to pay out emergency grants.
“Stop putting lives at risk” say firecrews after weekend of wildfires
Gwent Police and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have urged the public to not put lives at risk by lighting fires outdoors.
Childcare support announced for critical workers
The Welsh Government has announced a new Coronavirus Childcare Assistance Scheme to support workers deemed as critical in Wales.
School donates science goggles to NHS
The science department at St Martin’s Comprehensive School in Caerphilly have donated their lab goggles to NHS workers on the frontline in the battle against coronavirus.
Rainbows spreading joy across the borough
Children and adults alike across Caerphilly County Borough have been raising spirits during the coronavirus pandemic by decorating their windows with rainbows.