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Hope ahead as Wales marks two years since first Covid lockdown

On March 23, 2020, Wales, alongside the rest of the UK, went into a full lockdown – affecting nearly every aspect of our lives.

Council Deputy Leader Jamie Pritchard said the new scheme was a “planned and preventative” approach with tougher enforcement.

The Welsh Government is set to meet this week to review the current measures, amid a backdrop of rising numbers of cases.

The law means punishments against children such as smacking, hitting, slapping and shaking are now illegal in Wales.

There has already been 10,000 expressions of interest from people wanting to be a sponsor and host those fleeing from the Russia-invaded country.

The UK Government should “show compassion” and waive visas for those fleeing the war in Ukraine, councillors have said.

An extra £15m could be put towards building more council houses across Caerphilly County Borough.

Last month, the Welsh Government announced its Cost of Living Support Scheme to help people cope with rising utility bills.

People aged 75 and over, older care home residents and people who are immunosuppressed are now being invited for their vaccine.

South Wales East Senedd Member Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about day centre provision in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.