More than half of the child car seats tested by safety experts failed the inspection.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards Service carried out a series of free checks recently in Blackwood and…
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Sister’s appeal for long-lost brother from Oakdale to come forward
A man last known to be living in the Oakdale area is being sought by the long-lost sister he may not know about.Susan Mountford-Reis, 63, was originally born in Cardiff before being…
Blackwood child sex offender arrested and returned to prison
A child sex offender from Blackwood released from prison on licence has been arrested by police in Cardiff.On Friday August 3, Gwent Police issued an appeal for the whereabouts of Ross Kalies,…
Child sex offender wanted for return to prison
Gwent Police is appealing for the whereabouts of a child sex offender who has been recalled to prison.
Blackwood computing graduate secures first job through Software Alliance Wales
A computing graduate from Blackwood has secured his first job through a university scheme designed to foster the next generation of programmers.Just weeks after graduating from the University of Glamorgan, 26 year-old…
Police warning in Blackwood after girls, aged 9, approached by strangers
Police have issued a warning to people in Blackwood to be on their guard after reports of strangers approaching young girls.Three nine-year-olds were approached by three men as they walked through the…
Blackwood construction site manager honoured with second award
A building site foreman from Blackwood has been named as one of the best in the business for the second time in four years.Paul Phillips, 32, has been selected for a Pride…
Blackwood couple each handed a five year ASBO
A Blackwood couple who made their neighbours’ lives a misery have each been handed a five year ASBO.Martin Ward, aged 48 and Lisa Stokes, aged 48, both of Beaumaris Way, Grove Park,…
Police promise action on antisocial behaviour in Bargoed and Blackwood
Gwent Police has said it will stamp out antisocial behaviour after increases in Bargoed and Blackwood.In Bargoed, officers have promised a “zero tolerance” stance after an increase in underage drinking in the…
July’s blood donation dates for Ystrad Mynach, Blackwood, Bedwas and Caerphilly
The Welsh Blood Service is coming soon to a venue near you.Please see listed below details of forthcoming blood donation sessions in your area.To view a comprehensive list of all our blood…