The temporary coronavirus test centres in Caerphilly and Bargoed will remain open for another week.
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Pubs told to improve coronavirus safety measures
The Piccadilly pub and the Station Inn have been told to improve their coronavirus safety measures or risk closure.
Hefin David MS: “Every small choice we make will add up to make a huge impact”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly MS Hefin David discusses coronavirus and the firebreak lockdown.
Chief medical officer warns it’s still “very early days” on coronavirus vaccine
Wales’ chief medical officer, Dr Frank Atherton, has welcomed news of a potential coronavirus vaccine, but warned it’s still “very early days”.
Businesses could get up to £3k for each new apprentice hired
Businesses will be able to claim up to £3,000 for each new apprentice they hire under the age of 25, a Welsh Government minister has announced.
No exams for GCSE, A-level and AS-level students next year
Instead of end-of-year exams, students will be awarded their grades based on “teacher managed” assessments.
Council’s annual ‘Operation Santa’ launches
Operation Santa, which is run by Caerphilly County Borough Council, aims to provide Christmas gifts to children in the borough most at risk of not receiving presents.
Emergency workers had rocks thrown at them on Bonfire Night patrol
Emergency services workers were verbally abused, threatened and had rocks thrown at them while on a Bonfire Night patrol in Penyrheol.
Extra funding to support people with mental health problems announced
The £3m fund was announced by mental health and wellbeing minister Eluned Morgan.
Scare-philly: Residents get creative for Halloween
With Halloween coinciding with Wales’ 17-day firebreak lockdown this year, residents decided to get creative and decorate their own scarecrows.