Councillor Andrew Farina-Childs has raised more than £1,400 for the Blackwood Men’s Sheds project after walking five marathons in a month.
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Charity rock concert to support Ukraine humanitarian efforts
A charity rock concert in support of Ukraine will be held at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall on Saturday, April 16.
Calls for school lollipop patrol review rejected
Cllr Kevin Etheridge called for a review into lollipop patrols after finding out the patrol at Blackwood Primary School was being removed.
Asda delivery driver praised by bosses for spotting collapsed customer
An Asda delivery driver has been praised by bosses for his quick-thinking actions when he noticed one of his regular customers had collapsed.
New Look staff raise almost £4,000 for St David’s hospice in memory of colleague
Karen Britton, who died aged 54 from cancer, was said to have amazed her colleagues with her vitality in the final months of her life as she fought the illness.
Questions asked over new playground built next to busy road
The playground has been built in Pontllanfraith to replace a park lost to a new 123-home development.
Caerphilly County Borough Council planning notice
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– Caerphilly
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“Small number” of tuberculosis cases after school screenings
A “small number” of tuberculosis cases have been reported after testing at Blackwood Comprehensive School.
School crossing patrol motion rejected, but Blackwood School patrol to be reviewed
Councillors have rejected a motion to review the council’s school crossing patrol service – but the decision not to replace the patrol at Blackwood Primary School will be reassessed.
Tuberculosis screening results to be announced next week
The results of a tuberculosis screening programme will be announced next week, following a confirmed case linked to Blackwood Comprehensive.