The wall of fame will be unveiled at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.
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Plans to enhance market square welcomed
Developers have said initial plans for an artisan market are no longer viable, but they are still planning to enhance Blackwood’s market square.
Former mineworker and musician celebrates 100th birthday
Thomas Preece worked at Oakdale Colliery and was a member of a brass band, performing at the Investiture of Prince Charles in 1969.
Plans to bring ultrafast broadband to nearly 2,000 homes
Homes in Bargoed, Blackwood, Hengoed, Machen, Nelson, Newbridge, Senghenydd and Ynysddu are set to benefit from the plans.
Olympians are ‘an inspiration,’ says council leader
Caerphilly Council leader Philippa Marsden has described Olympians Lauren Williams and Lauren Price as “an inspiration”.
Lauren Williams wins Olympic silver medal
Blackwood’s Lauren Williams, 22, has won a silver medal in Taekwondo for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics.
Taekwondo’s Williams through to Olympic final
Blackwood’s Lauren Williams is through to the women’s -67kg taekwondo Olympic final – meaning she will come away with either a gold or silver medal.
Two Laurens flying the flag for Caerphilly County Borough in Tokyo
Boxer Lauren Price, from Ystrad Mynach and Taekwondo’s Lauren Williams, from Blackwood, will be representing Team GB in Tokyo.
Blackwood entrepreneur launches Welsh strawberry gin
A serial entrepreneur from Blackwood has entered the drinks market with a new strawberry gin.
Police launch new victim care unit
The new unit, which is in Blackwood, will be made up of 19 specially-trained victim care officers, who will act as the main point of contact for victims of crime.