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Tag: Blackwood

Closure order imposed on house after persistent antisocial behaviour

Monday, September 28, 2020Wednesday, September 30, 2020

A council house in Blackwood has had a closure order imposed on it by magistrates because of persistent antisocial behaviour in it.

Businesses told to improve coronavirus safety measures – or face closure

Thursday, September 17, 2020Thursday, September 17, 2020

New Red Chilli in Blackwood, the Royal Arms Hotel in Rhymney and Marmaris Barber Shop #2 in Ystrad Mynach have all been handed improvement notices by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards team.

Drug dealing, fly-tipping, and break-ins – why residents want their street lights back on

Wednesday, September 16, 2020Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Caerphilly County Borough Council has ignored concerns over crime and public safety, according to residents affected by the authority’s street light switch-off.

Plans for more outdoor dining areas underway

Thursday, September 10, 2020Thursday, September 10, 2020

Work is underway to provide more outdoor dining areas for cafes and restaurants in town centres across Caerphilly County Borough.

Neighbours raise more than £4k with lockdown bingo

Thursday, September 3, 2020Thursday, September 3, 2020

Residents on William Street, Blackwood, held socially-distanced street bingo evenings during lockdown.

Former rugby league coach and player dies aged 69

Tuesday, September 1, 2020Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Greg Ashcroft, who coached Blackwood Bulldogs and Valley Cougars, has died.

More than £30k of theft and damage at building sites

Friday, August 28, 2020Friday, August 28, 2020

The thefts took place at building sites in Aberbargoed and Blackwood.

£19,000 donation for Blackwood and District Foodbank

Monday, August 24, 2020Monday, August 24, 2020

With demand already high, and expected to get higher, Blackwood and District Foodbank has welcomed a £19,000 donation towards its work.The foodbank, which is part of the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks,…

Calls for bridle paths to be reopened and maintained

Tuesday, August 18, 2020Tuesday, August 18, 2020

A horse rider has warned the condition of the paths is deteriorating and is now in a ‘dangerous’ state due to not being maintained.

Al fresco dining coming to a high street near you

Friday, August 14, 2020Friday, August 14, 2020

Outdoor dining is set to be introduced in Blackwood and Risca high streets under plans announced by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

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