Blackwood High Street will be closed to boy racers at night after Caerphilly County Borough Council granted an 18 month closure order.From September 1 police will be able to close the road–…
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Blackwood man’s charity trek around the world
A Blackwood man is embarking on an 800 day walk around the world in aid of a children’s charity.Dale Taylor, 25, from Mynyddislwyn was invited to visit the parlour of Caerphilly County…
Blackwood to get street pastors in bid to curb street crime
A scheme started to beat violent crime on the streets of Jamaica and which was rolled out in London’s Brixton is to be introduced in Blackwood. The town centre is to have…
Countdown to Blackwood Big Balloon Festival
The countdown has begun to this year’s Big Balloon weekend in Blackwood.The annual extravaganza is expected to once again attract the crowds.The Big Balloon Festival will begin at noon on Sunday with…
Man crushed to death at Pontllanfraith factory named
A 60-year-old man crushed to death by a forklift truck at his work has been named. Gareth Young, from Ebbw Vale, was killed at the Moulded Paper Company on Newbridge Road Industrial…
Building award for Blackwood foreman
A Blackwood construction worker has been named as one of the top site managers in the country.Paul Phillips, 29, has been selected for a Pride in the Job Quality Award by the…
Supermarket plan for Blackwood rejected
Plans for another supermarket in Blackwood have been thrown out by the Planning Inspectorate for Wales. Developer Develica wanted a supermarket at its Blackwood Gate Retail Park and applied for planning permission…
McDonald’s in Blackwood to open from 6am
A fast food restaurant in Blackwood wants permission to start serving breakfast at 6am. McDonald’s, in Cliff Road, will be able to serve food between 6am and 11pm if planning permission is…