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Blackwood welcomes Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne
British author and illustrator Anthony Browne visited the Oasis Centre in Blackwood recently to talk to local school children about his love of books.Anthony, who has nearly forty titles to his name,…
Blackwood man jailed three years for bomb making
A Blackwood man has been jailed for three years for making explosive devices at his home.Darren Tinklin, 24, of Waunllwyn Crescent, previously admitted two charges of making explosives, including black powder and…
Man, 21, charged after Cefn Fforest dog beating
A 21-year-old Blackwood man has been charged with causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and common assault after a horrifying dog beating.The attack on the terrier cross-breed, named Holly, happened on November…
40 cars stopped in Blackwood for special police operation
Forty cars were stopped by police in the Blackwood area on Friday as part of an operation to highlight the work of Special Constables.The operation was part of National Specials Weekends which…
Blackwood’s Big Balloon Festival cancelled
Blackwood’s annual Big Balloon Festival has been scrapped after poor weather ruined past events.A report to Caerphilly County Borough Council by its chief executive Stuart Rosser said that despite attracting thousands of…
Blackwood Wetherspoon pub fined £8,400 for accident
National pub chain company JD Wetherspoon has been fined more than £8,400 after an accident at its pub in Blackwood.
In March last year at The Sirhowy, in High Street, a member of staff suffered heavy bruising when pots of paint fell on him through a plasterboard ceiling.
Thirteen large pots, with varying amounts of paint in them, were being stored on the suspended ceiling when they crashed through the plasterboard and on to the staff member.
Islwyn MP backs sunbed ban for under 18s
Islwyn MP Don Touhig has pledged to back a proposed new law banning under 18s from using sunbeds.Mr Touhig has pledged to support a Private Member’s Bill, introduced by Cardiff North MP…
Teenager in hospital after Blackwood B4251 accident
A 14-year-old Blackwood boy was taken to hospital suffering head injuries after he was knocked down by a VW Transporter van.Gwent Police are appealing for witnesses following the accident which happened at…
Blackwood man admits making explosives at home
A Blackwood man has pleaded guilty to charges of making explosive devices at his home.Darren Tinklin, 24, of Waunllwyn Crescent, admitted two charges of making explosives, including black powder and a pipe…