The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Blackwood area will be held over the next couple of weeks.
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Police urge residents in Blackwood area to secure homes after burglaries
Police in the Blackwood area are reminding residents to secure their homes following a recent spate of burglaries.In the last six weeks, 14 properties in Blackwood have been targeted in areas including…
Police warning after rural premises in Risca, Bedwas and Blackwood targeted
Police are urging farmers and people living in isolated rural areas in Caerphilly County Borough to be on their guard after a spate of burglaries over the last six weeks.In total 15…
Eight arrested in connection with car insurance fraud
Eight people from Caerphilly County Borough have been arrested on suspicion of motor insurance fraud as part of an operation by Gwent Police, South Wales and the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB).Those arrested…
Supermarket Morrisons interested in Blackwood store
Supermarket firm Morrisons has confirmed its interest in opening a store in Blackwood – which could create up to 300 new jobs.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee will discuss an application on…
Sunny St David’s Day celebrations across Caerphilly
The sun came out and was shining on St David’s Day across Caerphilly County Borough yesterday as hundreds of people and school pupils gathered for four lunchtime concerts.The concerts were held in…
March’s blood donation dates for Blackwood, Ystrad Mynach, Llanbradach and Bedwas
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…
Show your pride this St David’s Day with free concerts
Residents across Caerphilly County Borough are being encouraged to show their Welsh pride this St David’s Day by coming along to a series of special lunchtime concert celebration events.Local schools and choirs…
Bargoed, Blackwood and Caerphilly Peacocks saved after sale
Cardiff-based fashion retailer Peacocks has been sold in a deal with Edinburgh Woollen Mill, saving 36 jobs in Caerphilly County Borough.Administers KPMG have confirmed the three stores will remain open after it…
Blackwood man prosecuted for selling fruit and veg
A Blackwood man has been prosecuted for selling fruit, veg and flowers without the correct council licence.Michael Kakia, of Gordon Close, Blackwood, was taken to court by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading…