The annual event, which returns to Blackwood Rugby Club on Saturday June 8, has raised a total of £16,000 for Papyrus, a national suicide prevention charity for young people.
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More than £1,000 donated to breast unit thanks to charity fundraising
More than £1,000 has been donated to the new breast care unit in Ystrad Mynach, thanks to the fundraising efforts of Pontllanfraith Inner Wheel.
Town centre’s vacant office units set for conversion into flats
Caerphilly Council’s planning officers have approved a proposal for the first floor of the Cordani Building, in Gravel Lane.
Caerphilly County Borough Council public notices
Planning notice for Maesycwmmer and Blackwood.
Knife amnesty bin at Blackwood Police Station as part of national campaign
A knife amnesty bin has once again been set up at Blackwood Police Station as part of national efforts to deter knife crime.
Primary school crossing patrol to return after hundreds sign petition
Blackwood Primary School is set to finally have a lollipop person again after a petition to bring back the service was signed by more than 450 people.
Spring events pull in the crowds and hailed a success
Saturday May 4 saw Bargoed’s May Fair – the final event of the spring, before Risca hosts its beach party next month.
Planned apartments will address ‘significant need for affordable housing’
GHR Developments wants to turn part of a privately-owned pay-and-display car park in Market Place into a mixture of one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Charity founder given One Show surprise
The founder of a charity which helps the homeless was surprised with a thank you by the BBC’s One Show.
Blackwood men recalled to prison by police
Gwent Police is appealing to for information to find Paul Williams, 51, and Yarran Watkins, 30, both from Blackwood.