Christmas is fast approaching, so here’s our round-up of the best festive events happening in the county borough over the coming weeks.
Tag: Blackwood
Community events to show benefits of Christmas shopping online
A series of events are being held to get more people online in Caerphilly County Borough by explaining the benefits of the internet in the run-up to Christmas.The ‘Christmas Click’ events will…
Caerphilly Council reports footfall in town centres on the increase
Caerphilly County Borough Council has reported footfall in the town centres of Bargoed, Blackwood and Caerphilly has risen by 10,000, compared to the same period last year.In Caerphilly, visitor numbers were recorded…
Thieves steal eight iron gates in Blackwood in one week
Thieves have stolen eight wrought iron garden gates from the Woodfield and Mynyddislwyn areas of Blackwood in just one week.The thieves took the gates from homes overnight and officers are reminding residents…
Caerphilly pupils scoop prestigious film award
A group of Caerphilly county borough youngsters are celebrating, after the film they produced and directed won awards at a prestigious awards ceremony recently.The film ‘My Dead Love’ fought off tough competition…
Blackwood tattoo artist needs your help for world record attempt
A Blackwood man tattoo artist is preparing to enter the record books and raise money for Cancer Research Wales.Dave Fleet will be attempting to beat the world record for the longest tattoo…
Police promise ‘zero tolerance’ to antisocial behaviour in Cefn Fforest
Gwent Police has promised a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to antisocial behaviour at the Welfare Ground in Cefn Fforest.Officers have said they are targeting underage drinking in the area with high visibility patrols.Last…
85 ‘boy racers’ banned from Blackwood Asda
Police officers handed out 85 banning notices to car cruisers at Blackwood Asda in just one hour.The notices ban the motorists from congregating in an “antisocial manner” in the car park for…
Blackwood McDonald’s manager gains McDegree
A McDonald’s restaurant manager from Blackwood has become one of the first people in the UK to get a degree from the global fast food giant.James Clarke has earned himself a McDonald’s…
Single-use carrier bag charge introduced
Shoppers will have to remember to take their bags before they head out to the shops as Wales becomes the first UK country to introduce a charge for single use carrier bagsFrom…