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Tag: Blackwood

Fire service called as blaze breaks out on high street

Tuesday, February 17, 2026Tuesday, February 17, 2026

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire at a property on Blackwood High Street on Monday afternoon.

Work underway on 58 new flats in town centre

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The Lower Plas Court development, in Blackwood, will include one three-storey apartment block and one five-storey block.

Town mayor blasts ‘shambolic’ delays to him getting new role

Monday, January 19, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

The mayor of Blackwood claims he is the victim of a “totally undemocratic” decision to defer his appointment to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s standards committee.

Opera telling story of one of Wales’ worst mining disasters coming to Blackwood

Wednesday, January 14, 2026Thursday, January 15, 2026

Gresford – Up From Underground, which recounts the 1934 tragedy that killed 266 men and boys, will be staged at Blackwood Miners’ Institute next month.

Town-centre display boards approved despite brightness concerns

Friday, January 9, 2026

Plans for new digital advertising boards have been approved for prominent locations in Bargoed, Blackwood, and Risca.

Green light for new pool, darts and coffee shop proposal on town’s high street

Friday, January 9, 2026Friday, January 9, 2026

Plans to open a new sports equipment shop and cafe in central Blackwood have been given the green light.

Documentary exploring valleys’ industrial heritage to be screened

Thursday, January 8, 2026Thursday, January 8, 2026

The Coal Beneath Our Feet, The Wind Above Our Heads will be shown on Wednesday March 4 at 7pm, with the event free to attend.

Gwent Police monitoring diversion of officers after critical inspection report

Monday, December 29, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Gwent Police is monitoring when it diverts officers from neighbourhood duties to other calls following criticism in an official inspection report. 

Police upping patrols to tackle Christmas crimes

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Gwent Police is upping patrols to tackle seasonal crimes such as shop thefts, road offences and antisocial behaviour over the Christmas period.

New operating model backed for miners’ institute

Friday, December 12, 2025Friday, December 12, 2025

The ’Stute was saved from being ‘mothballed’ under council cost-cutting measures at the start of the year, and following widespread public opposition.

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