The council’s plans to mothball the venue hit a legal barrier last month, giving the ‘stute a stay of execution.
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Annual poppy appeal launch honour handed to Blackwood
Blackwood and District Royal British Legion is preparing to launch this year’s poppy appeal, which is usually held in Newport.
Risca runner lands top spot in 101km race across the Jurassic Coast
Kayley Price ran 101km across the Jurassic Coast over the weekend, finishing as the quickest woman and joint second overall.
Warm Blackwood welcome for head of Lesotho’s rugby federation
The head of Lesotho’s rugby federation was welcomed to Blackwood Rugby Club earlier this week as part of his week-long visit to Wales.
Community volunteers celebrated as GAVO Awards return for 2024
The efforts of volunteers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been celebrated at the annual Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) Awards.
Green light for house to be converted into children’s home
Council planners have granted permission for a house in Blackwood to be converted into a children’s home.
Class C drugs seized by police in Blackwood raids
Gwent Police carried out to drug raids in Blackwood on Tuesday morning.
Blackwood councillor presented with OBE by The Princess Royal
Kevin Etheridge was awarded the gong in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for services to local government.
New questions over future of Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Further answers are wanted over the future of Blackwood Miners’ Institute, after a decision on its mothballing was postponed at the eleventh hour.
Council in legal headache over future of historic Blackwood Miners’ Institute
A battle to save Blackwood Miners’ Institute from being “mothballed” looks set to drag on, complicated by the venue’s charitable status.