On Saturday, September 10, Blackwood High Street will be transformed into an urban beach party with plentiful sand, deckchairs and buckets and spades to keep the whole family entertained.
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Gas road works delayed after residents would have been ‘trapped’ in their street
Work by Wales and West Utilities to upgrade gas pipes in Blackwood has been delayed after residents voiced concerns they would be trapped in their street.
Baptist minister returns home after 35 years to lead church where he got married
On September 3, Andy Baker will be be inducted as the new minister at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Blackwood – 35 years after leaving his home town.
Televisions, cash and a cement mixer stolen in primary school burglary
It’s believed that Libanus Primary School was broken into twice over the weekend.
Rotary club pledges to support foodbank as cost of living crisis worsens
As the cost of living continues to rise, the Rotary Club of Blackwood has pledged to do its bit to help support Rhymney Valley Foodbank.
Thousands to be spent addressing Blackwood’s antisocial behaviour problem
Gwent Police has been given around three quarters of a million pounds from the Home Office – with a portion of that set to be spent tackling antisocial behaviour in Blackwood.
Officers meet child they helped deliver at police station nine years ago
Nine years ago, Sara Jones gave birth to baby Imogen at Blackwood Police Station with help from two police officers.
Antisocial behaviour an “epidemic” in town centre
A Blackwood councillor has described antisocial behaviour in the town centre as an “epidemic” and is calling for tougher action to be taken.
TV presenter Iolo Williams praises conservation effort at community hub
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,…
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.