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Is this the smallest shop in Blackwood?

Thursday, September 30, 2021Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Squeezed between a shoe shop and an opticians in Central Buildings on High Street, Blackwood, the premises measure just 11.5 square metres.

Family’s tribute to motorcyclist who died in Machen crash

Thursday, September 30, 2021Thursday, September 30, 2021

The wife of a motorcyclist who died in a crash in Machen earlier this month has said his death has left a “great void”.

MP calls for investigation into Welsh Water

Wednesday, September 29, 2021Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Islwyn MP Chris Evans accused Welsh Water of showing “blatant disregard for our environment while at the same time charging some of the highest prices in the country”.

Headteachers share their experiences of leading schools through pandemic

Wednesday, September 29, 2021Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Headteachers have shared what it was like leading their schools through the pandemic and the pressures they faced.

Football club sets up four new girls’ teams within its ranks

Wednesday, September 29, 2021Wednesday, September 29, 2021

As women’s football grows in Wales, Treowen Stars Football Club has set up four new girls’ teams within its ranks.

Peredur Owen Griffiths MS talks day care centre provision

Wednesday, September 29, 2021Tuesday, September 28, 2021

South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses day care centre provision in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.

Blackwood’s Stagecoach bus drivers vote for strike action over pay and conditions

Tuesday, September 28, 2021Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Stagecoach drivers based out of Blackwood have voted for strike action – prompting an angry response from the bus operator.

Tributes paid to grandmother killed in four-car crash on A472

Tuesday, September 28, 2021Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Norma Ann Morgan, 75, died following a four-car crash on the A472 in Hafodyrnys on September 23.

Climate change to influence future developments in Wales

Tuesday, September 28, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

New planning rules preventing future developments in areas at risk of flooding due to climate change are set to come into force in Wales.

Flower switches codes to union following rugby league retirement

Tuesday, September 28, 2021Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Three-time Super League winner Ben Flower, from Abertridwr, has announced he is joining Pontypool RFC following his rugby league retirement.

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