First Minister Mark Drakeford made the announcement during a press briefing on May 1.
More than £24m worth of business grants approved by council
Caerphilly County Borough Council have approved £24.5million worth of business grants during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gwent Police launch domestic abuse campaign
Gwent Police has launched a new campaign encouraging people to reach out to those who may be suffering from domestic abuse.
Tributes paid to PE teacher who died after cancer battle
Tributes have been paid to Neil Robinson, a former PE teacher at Blackwood Comprehensive.
Police want to speak to 25-year-old about burglary
Police would like to speak to him about a burglary that took place in Bedwas.
14-year-old to step the length of Wales for children’s hospital
Erin Hancock is raising money for the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity, which saved the lives of her brother and sister.
Hefin David AM: “I want to pay tribute to everybody who has been helping to support the most vulnerable”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly AM Hefin David talks about volunteers, supermarkets and business support during the coronavirus crisis.
Blood donation hub to be set up at leisure centre
The hub will be set up at Caerphilly Leisure Centre in May.
Firm working on new coronavirus test
Crumlin-based BBI Solutions has been announced as part of a consortium of the UK’s top diagnostic companies to rapidly develop and rollout a new coronavirus antibody test.
Council urged not to resume grass cutting
Residents have asked the council not to cut grass on roadsides and roundabouts after wildlife settled within it in during the coronavirus lockdown.