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Tag: Blackwood

Senior councillors approve £750k funding for regeneration projects across borough

Thursday, October 20, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

More than £750,000 has been approved to fund regeneration projects across Caerphilly County Borough, including the new market plans.

Former high street tanning salon could become cafe diner

Friday, October 14, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

A former tanning salon on Blackwood High Street could be turned into a “trendy” café diner, if plans are approved.

Caring couple up for national award after 29 years of dedication

Monday, October 10, 2022Monday, October 10, 2022

A Blackwood couple who have dedicated their lives to caring for vulnerable adults have been nominated for a Wales Care Award.

“For the people in my community to tell me that I deserve the award is what matters most to me”

Friday, September 30, 2022Sunday, October 2, 2022

Hayley Thomas, who founded the Blackwood-based homelessness charity HCT, has spoken of her recent Freeman of the City of London award.

“Once in a lifetime experience” – national anthem rendition as cinema livestreams Queen’s funeral

Friday, September 23, 2022Friday, September 23, 2022

“Towards the end of the ceremony, all of the staff went into the screening and stood with the public to sing the national anthem.”

Ex-council leader and charity founder among Freeman of the City of London awardees

Thursday, September 22, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Ex-council leader Philippa Marsden and the founder of Blackwood-based charity HCT, Hayley Thomas, are to be awarded.

Independents say they feel “gagged” by council leadership

Thursday, September 22, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Councillors from both Ynysddu and Blackwood have expressed frustrations over what they say is a lack of engagement and co-operation between Labour and Independent elected members.

“Out of our hands”: Town council defends decision to cancel Blackwood Beach Party

Thursday, September 15, 2022Thursday, September 15, 2022

Members of Blackwood Town Council have defended the decision to cancel the town’s beach party after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen’s funeral to be livestreamed at cinema

Thursday, September 15, 2022Thursday, September 15, 2022

Maxime Cinema on Blackwood High Street will be live streaming the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday September 19, free of charge.

Blackwood Beach Party cancelled following death of Queen Elizabeth II

Thursday, September 8, 2022Friday, September 9, 2022

Blackwood Beach Party has been cancelled following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Blackwood Town Council has announced.

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