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Tag: Blackwood

Playground set on fire and vandalised during school holidays

Friday, June 9, 2023Friday, June 9, 2023

Caerphilly County Borough Council has since repaired the playground on Attlee Road, Blackwood, at a cost of £2,000.

Three developments set to be decided by council planning committee

Friday, June 9, 2023Friday, June 9, 2023

These are the developments in Caerphilly County Borough which will be decided by members of the council’s planning committee next week.

Royal British Legion members pay their respects to the fallen in Belgium

Friday, May 26, 2023Friday, May 26, 2023

Members of the Blackwood and Ebbw Vale branches of the Royal British Legion have paid their respects to those who lost their lives during the First World War.

High street shoe shop could be replaced by bar

Wednesday, May 17, 2023Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Rhymney Brewery has submitted a planning application to Caerphilly County Borough Council to change the former Shoezone into a bar and shop.

Knife amnesty bins return as part of national campaign

Monday, May 15, 2023Monday, May 15, 2023

A knife amnesty bin has been set up at Blackwood Police Station this week as part of a nationwide knife crime awareness campaign.

Community hub running new welcoming space during summer months

Friday, May 5, 2023Friday, May 5, 2023

Libanus Lifestyle in Blackwood is one of a number of venues across the borough running a welcoming space over the summer.

‘Career criminal’ jailed for three years after burgling house

Friday, April 28, 2023Friday, April 28, 2023

Rhys Colyer, 31, of no fixed abode, Blackwood, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday April 25.

Award for mum who returned to college while juggling cancer treatment and caring

Wednesday, April 26, 2023Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Emma Hughes returned to college while battling cancer and caring for her disabled son – and has since been awarded for her bravery and dedication.

Free public Wi-Fi finally comes to Blackwood town centre

Monday, April 24, 2023Monday, April 24, 2023

The internet will be available through the FreeCCBCWifi network, with users needing to register their details before using it for the first time.

Town mayor praises “total motivation and commitment” of Wales Air Ambulance

Wednesday, April 19, 2023Wednesday, April 19, 2023

During his year-long term as town Blackwood town mayor, Cllr George Edwards has been raising money for his chosen charity, the Wales Air Ambulance.

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