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.
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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.
Neighbours oppose cricket club’s outdoor drinking area plan
Blackwood Town Cricket Club has launched a contentious bid to extend its outdoor drinking area.
Shoplifter wanted back behind bars as police launch appeal
Yarran Watkins, 30, from Blackwood, broke the conditions of his release from prison, Gwent Police has said.
Cefn Fforest couple who shared a pram to celebrate 62nd anniversary
Brian and Margaret Main grew-up as neighbours on Addison Street, Cefn Fforest, before eventually marrying in in 1962.
Dance club eyeing up success in world championships
Pupils at Studio 54 in Blackwood have danced at Disneyland Paris and Alton Towers, and are now set to perform at the O2 in London before the world championships in Blackpool.