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Tag: Blackwood

Annual Gwent Poppy Appeal launched in Blackwood

Thursday, October 23, 2025Thursday, October 23, 2025

The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal for Gwent has today been launched in Blackwood.

Caerphilly’s community volunteers championed once again at annual GAVO Awards

Monday, October 20, 2025Monday, October 20, 2025

The hard work and commitment of volunteers across Caerphilly County Borough has been celebrated at the 2025 Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) Awards.

Council clarifies which areas can vote in upcoming Senedd by-election

Friday, October 17, 2025Friday, October 17, 2025

Cllr Kevin Etheridge, who represents Blackwood, said some electors in his ward were “confused” and had asked him why they hadn’t received any polling cards.

Blackwood to host Gwent Poppy Appeal launch

Friday, October 10, 2025

The annual launch of the Gwent Poppy Appeal will take place in Blackwood on Thursday, October 23 at 10am.

More than 1,200 children take part in annual Primary Schools Cross Country event

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Held on the Showfield on Thursday October 2, a total of 23 schools participated in the morning session, with 21 schools taking part in the afternoon.

Dealer caught with £2k worth of drugs in car while banned from driving

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Richard Haynes, 34, was appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday September 23.

Blackwood councillor raises thousands in marathon charity walk for St David’s Hospice

Monday, September 22, 2025Monday, September 22, 2025

Cllr Farina-Childs is walking the distance of a marathon each week throughout September in memory of his sister-in-law, Annmarie Farina-Bray

Council secures six-figure grant for Blackwood Miners’ Institute improvements

Friday, September 19, 2025

The venue’s future had previously been under threat as part of council cost-cutting measures – but now a £220,000 grant will help fund a string of improvements.

Lottery grant helps hub grow community garden project

Thursday, September 18, 2025Thursday, September 18, 2025

Libanus Lifestyle has received National Lottery support for its year-long project on the grounds of the former Libanus Chapel.

Caerphilly County Borough Council public notices

Thursday, September 18, 2025Monday, September 22, 2025

Planning notice for Blackwood, Aberbargoed, and Penallta

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