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Tag: Blackwood

Teenage girl in hospital after being hit by car

Friday, May 27, 2022Friday, May 27, 2022

A 14-year-old girl was hit by a car in Blackwood at around 8.20am this morning.

Blackwood thief recalled to prison by police

Thursday, May 26, 2022Thursday, May 26, 2022

Steven Powell, 36, from Blackwood, breached the conditions of his release from prison.

School pupils take to the catwalk to highlight environmental impact of fast fashion

Monday, May 23, 2022Monday, May 23, 2022

Children at Libanus Primary in Blackwood redesigned unwanted clothes before showing them off at their school ‘Trash-ion show’.

Council should fine supermarkets to tackle abandoned trolleys, councillor demands

Monday, May 23, 2022Monday, May 23, 2022

Blackwood councillor Nigel Dix wants tougher enforcement action after finding a significant amount of trolleys dumped in the Sirhowy River.

First Minister confirms new direct bus service to Grange Hospital

Thursday, May 19, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

A new direct bus service connecting Blackwood and Newbridge to the Grange University Hospital is set to be on the road within the next few weeks.

Charity trek to raise awareness of breast cancer among young people

Friday, May 13, 2022Friday, May 13, 2022

Nick O’Connor is aiming to raise £2,250 for CoppaFeel, and will be joined by 120 fellow-trekkers as he embarks upon the 100km trek.

New “trendy” cafe could be coming to high street

Thursday, May 12, 2022Thursday, May 12, 2022

According to the application, the former tanning studio at 79 High Street has been vacant for a couple of years and could soon sell a variety of different teas and coffees.

Caerphilly County Borough Council planning notice

Monday, May 9, 2022Wednesday, July 6, 2022

– Llanbradach
– Blackwood
– Draethen

Award nomination for councillor after bowel cancer awareness work

Monday, May 9, 2022Monday, May 9, 2022

Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2019, aged 60.

Council elections 2022: Why do people think voting is important?

Thursday, May 5, 2022Thursday, May 5, 2022

Historically, Caerphilly County Borough has one of the lowest turn-outs for council elections in Wales, with a 36.3% turn-out in 2017.

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