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Tag: Blackwood

Workshops to address digital skills shortage held across Caerphilly County Borough

Friday, August 30, 2019Thursday, January 23, 2020

They are open to anyone aged 16 and older and are designed to teach people the skills that will help them feel more comfortable in a digital world, upskilling and improving opportunities for work.

Brexit Party MEP opens office in Blackwood

Friday, August 30, 2019

James Wells MEP, who was elected to the European Parliament in May, opened the new office on Wednesday, August 28.

Blackwood Rotary Club donate half a tonne to food bank

Friday, August 23, 2019

The food was bought at the Sainsbury’s store in Pontllanfraith.

New use for arson-hit former Poundstretcher site

Friday, August 23, 2019Monday, August 26, 2019

A gap has been left along Blackwood’s high street since May 2013, when the shop was demolished having been deliberately set on fire.

Blackwood run to raise money for heart defibrillator

Thursday, August 22, 2019

The event is being organised by sisters Rhian Price, 38 and Bethan Morgan-Hoskins, 35, in memory of their father, Paul Morgan.

Former mayor and Argoed councillor receives British Empire Medal

Tuesday, August 20, 2019Wednesday, August 21, 2019

During his spell as Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough in 2015/16, Leon Gardiner helped raise around £18,000 for Ty Hafan and MacMillan.

Police recall Blackwood man to prison after breaching license conditions

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Police have appealed for information on the whereabouts of James Daniel Rowlands, who was released from prison on February 1 this year.

Volunteers collect almost 450 bags of litter

Thursday, August 1, 2019Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Blackwood Action on Litter Community Group, which was set up by Pontllanfraith residents Donna Szarun and Sali Daniels, meets up every month for regular litter picks.

Over-60s hockey team prove age is just a number

Thursday, July 18, 2019Thursday, July 18, 2019

The side competed at the Home Nations tournament in London before winning silver at the European Championships in Antwerp, Belgium.

£5,000 pledged for start-up support grants

Thursday, June 27, 2019Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Over the last year, the scheme has helped 12 new businesses to launch.

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