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Tag: Blackwood

Defibrillator returned to Blackwood after being vandalised for the fourth time

Tuesday, September 12, 2023Tuesday, September 12, 2023

A life-saving defibrillator has been returned to Blackwood High Street after the casing housing the machine was vandalised in August.

Blackwood’s Wilko store set to close in less than a week after rescue deal collapses

Tuesday, September 12, 2023Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Blackwood’s Wilko store will now close for good after a deal to rescue the stricken retailer fell through.

Blackwood masterplan criticised as senior councillor urges positivity

Friday, September 8, 2023Friday, September 8, 2023

The council’s deputy leader has urged positivity after the authority’s draft masterplan for Blackwood was met with some local doubts and criticism.

Blackwood Wilko store not part of nationwide closures

Wednesday, September 6, 2023Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Blackwood’s Wilko store will remain open as the retailer announces the 52 stores across the UK which are set to close next week.

Council drawing up regeneration masterplan to help improve town

Tuesday, September 5, 2023Tuesday, September 5, 2023

A new town square or market, a food festival, and more bars and restaurants could all help Blackwood flourish in future, according to a new masterplan.

Falklands War veteran Denzil Connick has passed away aged 66

Tuesday, September 5, 2023Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Falklands War veteran Denzil Connick has passed away aged 66, three months after receiving the British Empire Medal.

Long-serving councillor announces terminal cancer diagnosis

Friday, September 1, 2023Friday, September 1, 2023

Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge has announced he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, three years after a bowel cancer operation.

Dispersal order lifted in Blackwood

Friday, August 25, 2023Friday, August 25, 2023

The 48-hour dispersal order put in place in Blackwood this week in a bid to curb antisocial behaviour has now come to an end.

Dispersal order comes into force in Blackwood in bid to curb antisocial behaviour

Thursday, August 24, 2023Thursday, August 24, 2023

Gwent Police has introduced a 48-hour dispersal order in Blackwood following reports of antisocial behaviour in the town.

Night of music, comedy, and stories coming to Blackwood to encourage mental health openness

Monday, August 21, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023

A night of music, comedy and stories is coming to Blackwood Miners’ Institute next month to encourage men to be more open about their mental health.

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