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…
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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…
Blackwood paedophile dies of cancer behind bars
A convicted child rapist has died behind bars from cancer, according to a prison service spokesperson.Roger Gardener, 66, formerly of High Street, Fleur-de-Lys, was jailed for 12 years in February 2008 after…
Cefn Fforest’s Dream Alliance wins Welsh Grand National
A horse born on a disused allotment next to Blackwood rugby club and owned by a group of 23 friends from Cefn Fforest has romped home to win the 60th Welsh Grand…
Police warning on suspicious phone calls in Blackwood
Gwent Police have warned people not to give out personal information after a spate of suspicious phone calls in the Blackwood area.
On Monday a resident in the Oakdale area reported that she received a call at 4am yesterday morning from someone purporting to be from Welsh Water.
The caller said that the water supply at the address would be turned off between 6am and 1pm that day and asked if she would be at home during this time. When the resident said she would be, the caller apologised and hung up.
Islwyn MP pays tribute to unsung Blackwood hero
Islwyn MP Don Touhig has paid tribute to Marjorie Holding for all the work she has done helping others over the years in Blackwood.
Mr Touhig presented his Unsung Hero Award to Mrs Holding for her contribution to Blackwood Methodist Church and the wider community.
She is a dedicated member of the Methodist Church and regularly holds coffee mornings to help raise funds for it.
Blackwood man remanded in custody on bomb charges
A Blackwood man has been remanded in custody charged with possessing explosive materials, an improvised gun and a terrorist document.Darren Tinklin, 24, of Waunllwyn Crescent, was arrested during a raid at his…