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Tag: Blackwood

Petition launched to save Blackwood Miners’ Institute

Wednesday, July 31, 2024Wednesday, July 31, 2024

A petition to stop the closure of Blackwood Miners’ Institute has attracted more than 1,000 signatures in its first 24 hours, as backers call for the “important asset” to be saved.

Council’s plans to close two heritage sites branded ‘cuts in the wrong places’

Tuesday, July 30, 2024Monday, August 5, 2024

Llancaiach Fawr and Blackwood Miners’ Institute could both be “mothballed” and have their funding withdrawn by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Thousands enjoy Blackwood’s annual beach party

Thursday, July 25, 2024Thursday, July 25, 2024

Thousands of visitors flocked to Blackwood town centre earlier this month to enjoy its annual beach party.

Charity group raises more than £1,000 for primary school

Monday, July 22, 2024Monday, July 22, 2024

Moose International Lodge in Blackwood has raised more than £1,000 for Greenhill Primary School in Gelligaer.

Two town centres to receive extra £1.8m for regeneration plans

Friday, July 19, 2024Friday, July 19, 2024

Caerphilly County Borough Council has approved the release of funds to further develop new placemaking plans for the towns.

Council gets £7k grant to clean up chewing gum from pavements

Wednesday, July 17, 2024Wednesday, July 17, 2024

A £7,000 grant has been awarded to Caerphilly County Borough Council to clean up chewing gum from the pavements of Blackwood.

Police appeal for second suspect after car, bank cards, and cash stolen in burglary

Friday, July 12, 2024Tuesday, July 16, 2024

A 42-year-old man from Blackwood has already been charged with burglary, attempted burglary, vehicle theft, and fraud by false representation.

Win a family ticket for outside experience Wonder Cinema

Wednesday, July 3, 2024Monday, September 30, 2024

Wonder Cinema’s unique experience is coming to Caerphilly at The Meadows Farm Park and Blackwood at Pencoed Fach Farm.

Blackwood’s annual beach party returns this month

Tuesday, July 2, 2024Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Blackwood High Street is set to be transformed into an urban beach party once again this month as the town’s annual Beach Party returns.

Wimbledon ready: Tennis courts reopen following renovation project

Tuesday, July 2, 2024Tuesday, July 2, 2024

As Wimbledon gets underway, the Blackwood Showfields tennis courts have officially reopened following a borough-wide £378,000 renovation project.

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