“If we do not act now, it will continue to accelerate and there is a very real risk that our NHS will be overwhelmed,” Mr Drakeford warned. “I’m looking forward to when we can welcome people through... Secretary of state for Wales, Simon Hart said: “The UK Government continues to support the coronavirus testing network in Wales with this ac... Support your local traders and bring the future in to Pontypool. Health Minister Vaughan Gething indicated that further restrictions could be introduced after the weekend, following the announcement of new lockdowns in Cardiff, Swansea and Llanelli at today’s coronovirus press … A DIRECTOR from Pontypool has seen his first short film get picked up by Amazon Prime. TORFAEN is the latest council area in Gwent to enter a local lockdown, the Welsh Government has confirmed. Neath Port Talbot, Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan will be covered by the restrictions, which mean people will not be able to enter or leave the areas without a reasonable excuse. We know now that we will not see the benefit within the two weeks of the fire breaker period,” he told a press conference. Mark Drakeford announces circuit break lockdown for Wales, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}, PM faces having to impose tier 3 restrictions on Greater Manchester. Coronavirus shop signs. Officers attended a property in Maesglas Cre... Watkins and Gunn Solicitors, of Pontypool, is looking for people who may have a claim against or an interest in the estate of June Irene Hil... , 28, of Garth Close, Trevethin, Pontypool, was ordered to pay £635 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after he pleaded guilty to being in cha... A thief broke an order banning him from entering a Welsh city centre for two years just nine days after it was imposed. Mr Drakeford said the number of people in hospital was “growing every day”, with “critical care units already full”. The Welsh-medium school - in Trevethin, Pontypool - currently caters for pupils aged 11 to 18-years-old. Mr Drakeford insisted the lockdown will end on 9 November, even though the benefits it would bring would not show up in the figures by that date. In some places, such as Caerphilly and Newport, we have seen really positive falls in response and we hope they can begin to be relaxed if they continue. Local restrictions are being imposed across the whole of Torfaen from 6pm tomorrow (Monday), the Welsh Government announced earlier today amid "rising rates" of coronavirus in the area. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. The Welsh Government’s Minister for Education has announced that schools will be reopening to children in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and 2 after half term from the week commencing the 22nd of February. In Gwent, the weather warning covers Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly county borough, as well as Pontypool and more northern parts of Torfaen. Gwent Police … “That is not the test to set. In a letter to Torfaen County Borough Council's public service board, seen by the , Ms Patel said she had "personally reviewed" the case af.. Housing Drop In Surgeries. The LTS in the Old Mill car park replaces the use of a temporary mobile testing unit on the same site. A child with undiagnosed diabetes died because of delays seeking medical help during the pandemic. Welsh Water has announced it i... , 30, of Michael Way, Pontypool, was ordered to pay £344 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for driving while using a hand-held mobile telepho.. Housing Support during Lockdown. As in the first lockdown, everyone will be “required to stay at home”. All but essential retail will shut from Friday – tougher measures than in Scotland or tier 3 areas of England, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. It is one of three local authority areas in Wales to be made subject to local coronavirus restrictions, and will enter lockdown at 6pm tomorrow "following a worrying rise in cases", first minister Mark Drakeford said today. He said "Thank you Gwent Police Rural Crime for your support and pat.. A GWENT road has been closed due to flooding. Health & Families. In one tribute, from the Charlotte May Academy in Pontypoo... A PARKING attendant at McDonald's in Pontypool has been brightening customers' days with his dance moves. Wales lockdown: New ‘fire-break’ restrictions imposed for 17 days. Videos. Today's newly confirmed cases in Gwent, are: Caerphilly, 13; Newport, 11; Blaenau Gwent, two; Monmouthshire, two; Torfaen, two. People are advised to book .. A MAN from the Pontypool area has been arrested after a van fire in Griffithstown in the early hours of Monday. A total social lockdown for London and parts of the North is 'inevitable' and the government has only stopped short of acting so far because they fear the public backlash, it was claimed today. Anna-Marie Yhnell, from Garndiffait... new Pontypool director's debut film A Dead Canary on Amazon Prime. Photo by Nation.Cymru. Cardiff, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan are the latest places to go into a local lockdown Credit: AFP or licensors Is Wales in lockdown? Wales will enter a new lockdown for 17 days later this week, after existing tough restrictions failed to curb a surge in coronavirus infections. A WOMAN from Torfaen has been helping her neighbours by supplying them with fresh eggs through lockdown. Drivers who visited McDonald's off... Justine Jianikos, from Pontypool, visited her GP in March last year as she noticed she was showing symptoms of breast cancer. Risca. That warning says heavy rain will continue for much of Saturday, with up to almost three inches of rain (70mm) expected widely within the ar... " While the situation in Wales is improving, lockdown restrictions must continue for another three weeks to allow the NHS to recover. Some youth services in England hope to open their doors in the next few weeks. The Western Mail is about to increase its daily coverage of Newport. When can we really expect coronavirus to end. In Torfaen from the 12th - 18th of February we had 56 positive cases which gives a rate per 100,000 of 59.6 (lowest since 12/10/2020). As of today, all activity based sessions will cease to operate and all drop in services will be providing a telephone service only so please don’t direct service users to the usual locations.