Pupils from Trinant Primary School have decorated a Christmas tree with messages of goodwill to children who have been victims of crimes such as trafficking, domestic abuse, exploitation and sexual violence.
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Vow to change polling station after voters ‘put off’
People heading to vote at Blackwood Comprehensive School were met with a locked gate at the usual back entrance to the site.
Police re-appeal for missing Blackwood man
Nam Vo, who was reported missing more than a year ago, was last seen in May 2018 in Blackwood.
Cuts to bus service between Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach proposed
Raillinc route 901 is the dedicated service linking Ystrad Mynach station with Blackwood, Pontllanfraith and Maesycwmmer.
Barbershop backed by council start-up grant
The Modern Barber, which is located between Blackwood High Street and the market, has been opened by hair stylist Gillian Smith.
Dinner ladies crowned “Shining Stars” at awards ceremony
Phyllis Levi of Blackwood Primary School and Joyce Hanford of Coed y Brain Primary School in Llanbradach scooped prizes at the Wales Local Authority Catering Association Awards.
Blackwood Primary School closes due to sickness bug
Blackwood Primary School has closed following reports of a “gastrointestinal infection”.
Newbridge mum competes at Bodybuilding championships in New York
Rhiannon Ahern finished sixth out of 18 competitors at the event.
Schools take part in Shakespeare festival
The festival is run by the Shakespeare Schools Foundation, which says it is “deeply committed to reaching young people living in disadvantaged areas”.
Body found in New Tredegar identified as missing Blackwood man
The body of Gareth Morris, who was reported missing on Friday, November 8, was found near New Tredegar Industrial Estate.