Plans to stop antisocial behaviour in Blackwood by ‘gating off’ a lane have moved forward.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet has agreed to support the proposed ‘gating order’ for the lane at the…
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Cancer fundraisers thanked at Blackwood’s Maes Manor hotel
Fundraisers who took part in the Valleys ‘Relay for Life’ event last year have been honoured at a presentation evening.Held recently at Blackwood’s Maes Manor hotel, the evening was organised by local…
Caerphilly Council tribute to Dame Margaret Price
The Deputy Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has paid tribute to leading soprano Dame Margaret Price, who died recently at the age of 69.Cllr Allan Pritchard said: “With one of the…
Blackwood midwife named Wales’ best
A Blackwood-based midwife has been awarded Welsh Midwife of the Year by The Royal College of Midwives.Geraldine Goodchild was nominated by grateful mum, Paula Harris, for being “a positive influence” and providing…
Cash office closing plan by Caerphilly Council to be reconsidered
Plans to close council Customer First and cash offices are to be reconsidered after opposition from residents.Ruling Plaid Cymru councillors had wanted to close six of seven council cash offices to save…
Homecoming Blackwood gig for Manic Street Preachers
Tonight the Manic Street Preachers are coming home with a special BBC Radio 2 gig at the Blackwood Miners’ Institute.This is the first time in over 25 years that the Manics have…
Coleg Gwent student wins £300 award from lecturer’s trust fund
A former A-Level student has been rewarded for his achievements with a £300 prize from trust dedicated to a late lecturer.When Coleg Gwent lecturer and manager Peter Kay died suddenly on holiday…
Bargoed ex-soldier honoured with MBE in New Year’s list
An ex-soldier from Bargoed has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s honours for services to wheelchair rugby.Phil Davies, 50, started playing rugby at Bargoed RFC as a junior and joined…
Public artwork unveiled in Blackwood
Two new pieces of public artwork have been unveiled in Blackwood town centre.The first sculpture ‘Workhorses’ by local artist Rubin Eynon has been unveiled on the approach to Blackwood bus station.The eye-catching…
Islwyn MP pays tribute to Remploy workers
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has paid tribute to the workforce at Remploy after joining them at their plant in Croespenmaen to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.After cutting a celebratory…