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Tag: Blackwood

Car park tariff hikes hitting ‘already struggling’ traders

Friday, March 6, 2026Friday, March 6, 2026

Cllr Nigel Dix said the decision to remove a 40p one-hour option last November had “a negative effect” on high street traders still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Decision day inches closer on contentious plans for 300 homes

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Plans for a large housing development on fields in Cefn Fforest could finally be decided after years of uncertainty.

Fire service called as blaze breaks out on high street

Tuesday, February 17, 2026Tuesday, February 17, 2026

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire at a property on Blackwood High Street on Monday afternoon.

Work underway on 58 new flats in town centre

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The Lower Plas Court development, in Blackwood, will include one three-storey apartment block and one five-storey block.

Town mayor blasts ‘shambolic’ delays to him getting new role

Monday, January 19, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

The mayor of Blackwood claims he is the victim of a “totally undemocratic” decision to defer his appointment to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s standards committee.

Opera telling story of one of Wales’ worst mining disasters coming to Blackwood

Wednesday, January 14, 2026Thursday, January 15, 2026

Gresford – Up From Underground, which recounts the 1934 tragedy that killed 266 men and boys, will be staged at Blackwood Miners’ Institute next month.

Town-centre display boards approved despite brightness concerns

Friday, January 9, 2026

Plans for new digital advertising boards have been approved for prominent locations in Bargoed, Blackwood, and Risca.

Green light for new pool, darts and coffee shop proposal on town’s high street

Friday, January 9, 2026Friday, January 9, 2026

Plans to open a new sports equipment shop and cafe in central Blackwood have been given the green light.

Documentary exploring valleys’ industrial heritage to be screened

Thursday, January 8, 2026Thursday, January 8, 2026

The Coal Beneath Our Feet, The Wind Above Our Heads will be shown on Wednesday March 4 at 7pm, with the event free to attend.

Gwent Police monitoring diversion of officers after critical inspection report

Monday, December 29, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Gwent Police is monitoring when it diverts officers from neighbourhood duties to other calls following criticism in an official inspection report. 

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