Talks are ongoing between the council and partners to provide more transport links to the county’s mass vaccination centre..
Free PPE packs for taxi drivers announced
The packs will contain medical grade reusable face masks and hand sanitiser, as well as cloths, wipes, gloves and all-purpose sanitiser to ensure taxis are properly cleaned between passengers.
Police and school work together to launch additional learning needs initiative
Trinity Fields School, which is based in Ystrad Mynach and caters for ALN pupils, has worked closely with Gwent Police as part of ‘The Trinity Protocol’.
Scheme to gather opinions on walking and cycling routes launched
The Welsh Government scheme is being launched in each local authority area in Wales, as part of efforts to encourage more people to walk or cycle.
IT equipment donated to school to help pupils learning remotely
Graham Johnson, owner of Bedwas-based PC2 Computers, has been collecting the donations and repairing them free of charge, before giving them to Bedwas High School.
Care homes confused over vaccination progress claims
The Welsh Government’s claim that it has offered vaccinations to all adult care home residents and staff in Wales is wrong, according to a care home manager in Caerphilly.
Story book to help children deal with grief published
Mother-of-two Jess Childs, from Caerphilly, has published ‘Ivy and the Rock’ after dealing with the loss of her parents.
Teenagers raise more than £3k for Ty Hafan with January run
Three friends from Machen have raised more than £3,000 for Ty Hafan after they ran more than 62 miles throughout January.
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What support is available for business in Wales at the moment?
Businesses classed as non-essential retail, and those in the hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors can apply for help.