UPDATE: Missing Blackwood man, 40, found deadGwent Police is appealing for information to find a missing Blackwood man.Lewis Powell, aged 40, was reported as missing from his home address on the evening…
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15-year-old Blackwood boy handed ASBO
A 15-year-old boy from Blackwood who caused havoc on the streets has been handed a two-year Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO).Zackary Williams, of Bryn Rhedyn, Blackwood, was given the ASBO by Caerphilly Magistrates…
Bogus charity warning in Caerphilly County Borough
Trading Standards are warning people not to hand over donations of clothing and unwanted household goods to bogus charity firms.The warning comes after Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards team reported an…
Residents reminded to secure homes after burglaries
Residents in Bargoed and Blackwood are being reminded to close and lock their doors and windows following a number of burglaries in the area.Over the last week, eight houses have been targeted…
Caerphilly RFC relegated after Blackwood hammering
UWIC are all-but-confirmed as champions of Division One East – despite not taking to the field last weekend.With the students out-of-action, second-placed Llanharan had the chance to close the gap at the…
Plastic bottle recycling plant opened in Blackwood
Wales’ largest plastic bottle recycling plant has been officially opened in Blackwood by Welsh Environment Minister Jane Davidson.The plant, which is the first to be developed by start-up company Plastics Sorting Limited…
110 motorists caught speeding in Caerphilly police crackdown
A police crackdown in Caerphilly County Borough saw 110 motorists prosecuted for speeding.Officers on patrol in Risca, Ystrad Mynach, Blackwood and Rhymney arrested two wanted people and an illegal immigrant as well…
Woman attacked in attempted robbery in Cwmfelinfach
Police are appealing for information after a 35-year-old woman was pushed to the ground in an attempt to rob her.The attack happened in Cwmfelinfach, near Blackwood, on Tuesday April 20 at about…
Caerphilly Community Dance Showcase 2010
Applications are being sought for dance groups throughout Caerphilly County Borough to perform in the Annual Dance Showcase, which takes place at Blackwood Miners’ Institute on Monday July 5 and Tuesday July…
Popular Blackwood Independent councillor resigns
Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge has resigned citing “personal reasons”.Popular and well-known in the community for his work, Independent councillor Mr Etheridge was first elected in 1999.After his resignation last week, he told…