A knife amnesty bin has been set up at Blackwood Police Station in an attempt to deter knife crime.
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Man charged after JCB driven into car and house
A man has appeared in court accused of drunkenly driving a stolen JCB into a house and then using it to damage two cars.
£51k spent on CCTV cameras to tackle town’s antisocial behaviour “epidemic”
Gwent Police has spent £51,000 on surveillance in an attempt to tackle antisocial behaviour in Blackwood town centre.
Caring couple win national award after nearly three decades of dedication
A Blackwood couple who have dedicated their lives to caring for vulnerable adults have won at the Wales Care Awards.
Calls for school crossing patrol to be brought back after three-car collision
A parent has called for the school crossing patrol in Blackwood to be re-instated following a collision during the school pick-up.
Blackwood RFC announce new shirt sponsor
Blackwood Rugby Club have announced civil engineering firm Kilkern as its new shirt sponsor.
Former high street tanning salon set to become café diner
A former tanning salon on Blackwood High Street is to be turned into a “trendy” café and a diner, after plans were approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning officers.
Wi-Fi still coming to town centres despite delay
The council has insisted town centre Wi-Fi is still coming to Caerphilly, Blackwood and Newbridge, despite delays.
Cafe named one of the best in the UK
The Plaza Cafe in Blackwood has been named one of the best in the UK, winning a Good Food Award.
Developer apologises for GP access problems
Developer Lovell is building 123 homes on the site of the former council offices and green space.