A direct bus service between Blackwood and the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran is set to be launched this weekend.
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Blackwood Beach Party returns this weekend
On Saturday July 8 from 9am to 5pm there will sand, deckchairs and buckets and spades to keep the whole family entertained.
Budding young entrepreneurs earn success at Wales-wide business competition
Budding entrepreneurs from Blackwood Comprehensive School have earned success at a Wales-wide business skills competition.
Investigation underway after 7km sewage spill in Sirhowy River
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed a sewage spill occurred in the Sirhowy River and suspect it was down to a “misconnection”.
Rotary club commemorates King’s Coronation and pays tribute to “dedicated” former chairman
Blackwood Rotary Club has unveiled a new park bench at Blackwood Bowls Club to commemorate the King’s Coronation and celebrate the life of former bowls club chairman Allen Witchell.
Man jailed for second time after again torturing a hedgehog
A convicted killer jailed for torturing a defenceless hedgehog has been imprisoned for a second time after admitting doing it again.
Council attacked over £200k office space spend
Cllr Nigel Dix has criticised the council for spending almost £200,000 on an office space, whilst staff continue to work from home.
Falklands War veteran awarded British Empire Medal for voluntary work
Falklands War veteran Denzil Connick, from Blackwood, was awarded a British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours.
New bar set to open at high street shoe shop after council approval
Shoezone on Blackwood high street is to be changed into a Rhymney Brewery shop and bar.
Blackwood Beach Party returns this summer
This comes after last year’s event was cancelled and replaced with the Blackwood Spring Fair following the death of the late Queen.