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Tag: Blackwood

Blackwood’s winter food and craft fair draws more than 7,600 visitors

Monday, December 4, 2023Monday, December 4, 2023

More than 7,600 visitors descended on Blackwood as the town hosted its winter food and craft fair on Saturday November 25.

Long-serving councillor awarded for service to local government

Wednesday, November 29, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Blackwood independent councillor Kevin Etheridge has been recognised by his peers for going “above and beyond” in his public service.

Criminal, 50, recalled to prison by police

Friday, November 24, 2023Friday, November 24, 2023

Allen Bowden, 50, from Blackwood, was released from prison on licence on November 7 – but Gwent Police want him back behind bars.

Police appeal after firework thrown at teenage girl

Wednesday, November 22, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023

A teenage girl suffered minor injuries after three men threw a firework at her in Blackwood last month, sparking a Gwent Police appeal.

Notice of application for a premises licence: Libanus Road, Blackwood

Friday, November 17, 2023Friday, November 17, 2023

Notice is given that Libanus Lifestyle
(Wales) CIC have applied to Caerphilly County Borough Council for a variation of a premises licence in respect of Libanus Lifestyle Community Centre

Knife amnesty bins return to Blackwood police station

Tuesday, November 14, 2023Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The campaign is part of Operation Sceptre – a regular nationwide event aimed at raising awareness of and tackling knife crime.

Reliable public transport needed if town centres are to be transformed, council warned

Tuesday, November 14, 2023Friday, November 17, 2023

Ambitious plans to regenerate tired town centres will fall flat without reliable public transport, Caerphilly Council has been warned.

Charity shop unveils Remembrance-themed ‘vintage and retro corner’

Monday, November 6, 2023Monday, November 6, 2023

Sight Cymru has unveiled its new ‘vintage and retro corner’ at its Blackwood charity shop.

Notice of application for a premises licence: Owain Glyndwr Playing Fields, Caerphilly

Monday, November 6, 2023Monday, November 6, 2023

Notice is given that I Emma Cole have applied to Caerphilly County Borough Council for a premises licence in respect of Owain Glyndwr Playing Fields, Caerphilly.

Police appeal after three bins set on fire in Blackwood

Friday, November 3, 2023

Gwent Police is appealing after three bins were set on fire in Blackwood between October 22 and October 23.

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