TV presenter Iolo Williams has praised the conservation efforts of volunteers at community hub Libanus Lifestyle – and has urged others to follow its lead.Based at the former Libanus Chapel in Blackwood,…
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Cricket club reaping their success after years of youth engagement
“It’s all about making cricket as exciting as possible for the kids” – Blackwood Cricket Club building its success through youth and community engagement.
Councillors back motion to tackle trolley dumping
Councillors have backed plans to tackle the issue of trolley dumping after a significant amount were found in the Sirhowy River.
Councillor wins award for bowel cancer awareness campaigning
In 2019, Cllr Etheridge was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 60. Since then, he has endeavoured to raise awareness of the disease.
Arrest made in connection with Blackwood Market trader murder 27 years ago
A man wanted in connection with the murder of Blackwood Market trader Jaswant Singh Sandhu has been arrested in Pakistan.
New tattoo studio could be coming to the high street
A tattoo studio could become a permanent fixture on Blackwood High Street – at the former office of a Labour Senedd Member.
Free town centre Wi-Fi comes to Bargoed and Ystrad Mynach – with more on the way
Free public access Wi-Fi is now available in both Bargoed and Ystrad Mynach town centres, having already been installed in Rhymney and Risca.
It’s all singing and dancing for Parkinson’s
Since 2018, instructor Yvette Halfhide and vocalist Helen Woods have been helping those in and around Blackwood deal with Parkinson’s through singing and dancing classes.
Volunteers keeping buzzy with new community centre beehives
Libanus Lifestyle, in Blackwood, received more than £4,700 to install the hives on the chapel roof and invest in professional beekeeping equipment and training.
Caerphilly County Borough Council planning notice
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