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Tag: Blackwood

Appeal to find missing man

Friday, February 26, 2021Friday, February 26, 2021

An appeal to find missing Blackwood man Stephen James, 49, has been launched by Gwent Police.

Plans to build 164 homes on greenfield site backed

Wednesday, February 24, 2021Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The plans have been recommended for approval, despite more than 200 people signing a petition against it.

Bus shelter could be removed due to antisocial behaviour

Wednesday, February 17, 2021Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Residents in Blackwood have been campaigning to remove the bus shelter on Chartist Way, with 18 people signing a petition.

Public toilets could close if vandalism and fee dodging continues

Tuesday, February 9, 2021Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Caerphilly Taxi Drivers’ Association has warned the public toilets at Blackwood Bus Station could close if vandalism, anti-social behaviour and fee dodging continues.

Persimmon seeking Judicial Review into decision not to build 300 homes

Monday, February 8, 2021Monday, February 8, 2021

Housing developer Persimmon is seeking a Judicial Review into a Welsh Government decision to reject plans for 300 new homes on green space.

874-mile walk to raise funds for new breast cancer unit

Friday, January 29, 2021Friday, January 29, 2021

David Ellis, 75, from Blackwood, has taken on the challenge to raise funds for the new breast cancer unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr in Ystrad Mynach, which is set to open later this year.

Body discovery still being treated as “unexplained”

Wednesday, January 20, 2021Wednesday, January 20, 2021

The body was found underneath Chartist Bridge, Blackwood, on December 22.

Hedgehog torturer arrested after being recalled to prison

Tuesday, January 12, 2021Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Richard Coyle cut the hedgehog’s legs off, burned the animal and covered its head and eyes with hot candle wax in August last year.

Alcohol licence recommended for newsagent despite antisocial behaviour concerns

Monday, January 11, 2021Monday, January 11, 2021

A Blackwood newsagent could be granted an alcohol licence, despite concerns over antisocial behaviour in the area.

Hedgehog torturer recalled to prison after release

Tuesday, January 5, 2021Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Richard Coyle cut the hedgehog’s legs off, burned the animal and covered its head and eyes with hot candle wax in August last year.

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