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Dispersal order comes into force to tackle antisocial behaviour in town centre

A dispersal order has been put in place in Blackwood town centre by Gwent Police in an attempt to tackle anti-social behaviour.

The unit, which is just one metre and 37 centimetres (4.5ft) wide, and 8.5 metres (28ft) deep, is squeezed between a shoe shop and an opticians.

Blackwood independent councillor Kevin Etheridge has been shortlisted for a UK-wide award.

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Town Centre Management Group is set to have a “freshen up” in a bid to attract more businesses to town centres.

Residents living on Cwmgelli Villas were forced to take quick action to protect their homes after flooding during heavy rain.

Smart Money Cymru CEO Mark White said the service is aimed at helping people with poor credit histories who are struggling to access finance.

The death of a man who police had handcuffed on Blackwood High Street was drugs-related, an inquest has ruled.

Last Christmas, David Ellis’ children set him a challenge to walk 874 miles throughout 2021. He completed this six months ahead of schedule.

Councillors have voted unanimously to award Olympians Lauren Price and Lauren Williams the Freedom of the Borough.

Squeezed between a shoe shop and an opticians in Central Buildings on High Street, Blackwood, the premises measure just 11.5 square metres.