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Tag: Blackwood

Pupils steal the show with creative catwalk event

Tuesday, May 26, 2026Sunday, May 31, 2026

Creative primary school pupils have staged their very own ‘trashion show’ – showcasing their hand-crafted outfits made entirely from recycled materials.

Boy, 10, recovering in hospital after zip wire fall during school trip

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tuesday, May 19, 2026

A ten-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after falling from a zip wire during a school trip to an outdoor activity centre in the Brecon Beacons.

From bedtime stories to bookshelves: Childhood memories inspire first published book

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Bob and Julie and the Musical Bugs, written by Claire Barley, was inspired by characters created by her son, William.

Knife amnesty as police join national campaign

Monday, May 18, 2026Monday, May 18, 2026

A knife amnesty bin has been reopened at Blackwood Police Station as part of a national campaign to tackle knife crime.

Caerphilly County Borough Council public notices

Thursday, May 14, 2026Thursday, May 14, 2026

Planning notice for Nelson, Caerphilly, Rhymney, Blackwood, and Cefn Hengoed

Church to celebrate 150th anniversary with special services

Monday, April 27, 2026Monday, April 27, 2026

In May, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Blackwood will celebrate its 150th anniversary.

Home Bargains eyes expansion in town’s retail park

Friday, April 24, 2026Friday, April 24, 2026

The discount retailer has requested planning permission to merge with the neighbouring premises and refurbish it to create one larger retail unit.

Drug dealer jailed after being caught by plain-clothed police

Thursday, April 23, 2026Thursday, April 23, 2026

A drug dealer caught in the act by plain-clothed police officers on Blackwood High Street has been jailed for two years and four months.

Cricket clubs takes part in 25-mile walk to raise money for youth teams

Friday, April 17, 2026Friday, April 17, 2026

Two Caerphilly County Borough cricket clubs have taken on a 25-mile walking challenge to raise money for their youth teams.

Rugby club hopes new deal for its home ground will ‘open doors’

Wednesday, April 15, 2026Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Bargoed RFC is poised to take over the running of its home ground, as one of three deals struck between community groups and Caerphilly County Borough Council.

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