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Tag: Blackwood

Quick-thinking ‘little hero’ saves mum’s life after severe sepsis scare

Wednesday, August 20, 2025Thursday, August 21, 2025

In January last year, five-year-old Poppy’s actions helped save mum Leisha Davies’ life. Now, she is trying to help others recognise the symptoms of sepsis.

Funeral director plan rejected for ‘idle and vacant’ high street unit

Tuesday, August 12, 2025Tuesday, August 12, 2025

A proposal to redevelop an “idle and vacant” commercial unit in Blackwood has been turned down by council planners.

Caerphilly County Borough Council public notices

Thursday, August 7, 2025Monday, September 22, 2025

Planning notice for Caerphilly, Nelson, Pontllanfraith, Gelligaer.

Full list of roadwork dates revealed as £5m resurfacing begins

Monday, August 4, 2025Monday, August 4, 2025

A £5 million programme of road resurfacing works across Caerphilly County Borough has begun.

Gas pipe upgrade works set to be completed by the end of August

Thursday, July 31, 2025Thursday, July 31, 2025

Work to upgrade gas pipes in Blackwood is set to be completed by the end of August, according to Wales and West Utilities.

‘Car parks are not race tracks’: Police up patrols and sound warning

Thursday, July 31, 2025Thursday, July 31, 2025

Police are “actively patrolling” a supermarket car park in a bid to tackle antisocial driving – and have threatened to seize cars and prosecute those caught in the act.

Spar deal shows council ‘intervening with action’ against high street decline

Tuesday, July 29, 2025Tuesday, July 29, 2025

The purchase forms part of wider regeneration plans for Bargoed and Blackwood, which are both the subject of new town-centre regeneration plans.

Flats proposed for town’s former bank building

Friday, July 25, 2025

Plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council show the “prominent” premises at 85 High Street could now be converted for residential use.

Blackwood Beach Party draws more than 5,500 visitors

Friday, July 11, 2025Friday, July 11, 2025

With the sun shining, the free-to-enter event saw the high street turn into a summer paradise, with sand, deckchairs, funfair rides, live music and more.

‘Idle and vacant’ town-centre unit could become funeral director business

Wednesday, July 9, 2025Wednesday, July 9, 2025

An “idle and vacant” commercial unit in Blackwood could be converted into a new funeral director business.

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