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Tag: Blackwood

Rugby round-up: Wins for Newbridge and Blackwood as those at the top struggle

Monday, September 16, 2024Monday, September 16, 2024

There was disappointment for Caerphilly-based rugby clubs at the top of the pyramid, but more joy for those seeking promotion further down.

Community says thank you to homelessness charity HCT

Thursday, September 5, 2024Thursday, September 5, 2024

A charity which helps the homeless was given a celebratory afternoon tea for supporters to show their appreciation.

Amnesty bin at police station ahead of ban on zombie-style knives and machetes

Tuesday, September 3, 2024Tuesday, September 3, 2024

An amnesty bin for zombie-style knives and machetes is open at Blackwood Police Station, with a ban on the weapons being introduced later this month.

Councillor’s 94-mile walking challenge to support theatre group

Tuesday, September 3, 2024Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The ‘walking councillor’ Andrew Farina-Childs is back on his travels as he aims to raise £500 for Blackwood Little Theatre.

Miners’ institute supporters to organise rally against planned ‘mothballing’

Friday, August 30, 2024Friday, August 30, 2024

Town councillors who oppose a plan to mothball Blackwood Miners’ Institute are organising a rally for supporters of the venue to make their voices heard.

Green light for blocks of affordable flats dubbed ‘echoes of the 60s’

Thursday, August 22, 2024Thursday, August 22, 2024

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee narrowly voted to back the plans for 58 apartments on a car park near Market Place.

Pressure builds on council to save ‘cornerstones for community’ from the axe

Thursday, August 22, 2024Thursday, August 22, 2024

Llancaiach Fawr and Blackwood Miners’ Institute “must be saved” or should be taken out of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s hands, according to critics.

From Blackwood to Blackpool: Dance group celebrates success at world championships

Tuesday, August 20, 2024Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Studio 54, in Blackwood, is celebrating its recent success at a world championship event in Blackpool.

House could be converted into supervised children’s home

Friday, August 9, 2024Friday, August 9, 2024

Plans filed with Caerphilly County Borough Council show the home will be for children who have learning disabilities, and who would be supported on a one-to-one basis by staff.

Nordic Walking group encouraging people to get out and see more of Caerphilly

Friday, August 2, 2024Friday, August 2, 2024

A Nordic Walking instructor is encouraging more people to get involved in his sessions, which see him and his group trek across the Valleys.

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