It’s not everyday a Chinook helicopter lands in Blackwood – but locals were stunned to watch the military vehicle land at the Showfield last night.
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Petrol station shop applies for alcohol licence
Euro Garages Ltd has bid for a booze licence for the Asda Express garage at 235 High Street.
Criminal recalled to prison following release
A criminal who was jailed for possessing an offensive weapon has been recalled to prison following his release.
Cricket club wins drinking area bid despite neighbours’ boundary worries
Patrons at Blackwood Town Cricket Club will be allowed to drink alcohol outside, in the spring and summer, in an area to the east of the clubhouse.
Rate relief cuts combined with new recycling law creating ‘perfect storm’ according to councillor
Wales’ new recycling laws and a reduction in business rate relief is leading to a “perfect storm” for the high street, a councillor has warned.
Council lays out ambitions to make town ‘attractive and prosperous’
A new masterplan for Blackwood will show traders and investors the area is “a great place to do business”, according to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s deputy leader.
Libanus Lifestyle Centre holding wedding showcase event
Blackwood’s Libanus Lifestyle, which used to be a chapel, is inviting people to see what it has to offer on Sunday April 21, between 11am and 2pm.
Spring fair attracts thousands to Blackwood town centre
Around 7,000 people visited Blackwood town centre on Saturday April 13 to see Caerphilly’s second spring fair of the year.
Cricket clubs walk across south Wales to raise money for young cricketers
Twelve cricket clubs from across the Valleys have completed four days of walking around south Wales to raise money for young cricketers.
New high street flats plan gets the thumbs-up
A shop owner has secured planning permission to build new flats in Blackwood’s High Street.