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Tag: Blackwood

Councillor receives ‘hundreds’ of letters from pupils protesting leisure centre closure

Monday, March 3, 2025Monday, March 3, 2025

Labour councillor Shane Williams, who represents Cefn Fforest, has received letters from children of nearby schools ahead of a protest outside the village leisure centre.

Cocaine dealer arrested in Rhymney jailed

Friday, February 28, 2025

A drug dealer has been jailed after police caught him after they were called following a report he was “unresponsive” in his car.

Lidl unveils plans for new Pontllanfraith store

Tuesday, February 25, 2025Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Lidl is looking to open a new supermarket on the site of the former Stagecoach bus depot – potentially creating around 40 new jobs.

Eighth man charged with violent disorder after Blackwood and Newbridge ‘brawl’

Wednesday, February 19, 2025Wednesday, February 19, 2025

A 29-year-old man from Pentwynmawr has become the eighth person charged with violent disorder after fighting in Blackwood and Newbridge last week.

Seven men appear in court charged with ‘violent disorder’ after Blackwood and Newbridge fights

Tuesday, February 18, 2025Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Seven men have appeared in court charged with violent disorder after two mass brawls in Newbridge and Blackwood.

Seven charged with violent disorder in Blackwood and Newbridge

Saturday, February 15, 2025Monday, February 17, 2025

Seven men are due in court after being charged in connection with violent mass brawls in Newbridge and Blackwood.

Popular children’s book coming to theatre in English and Welsh

Friday, February 14, 2025Friday, February 14, 2025

Much-loved children’s book ‘Tidy’ is set to come to life as English and Welsh language performances are coming to Blackwood Miners’ Institute.

Four men in hospital and eight arrested after fights in Blackwood and Newbridge

Friday, February 14, 2025Saturday, February 15, 2025

Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder after two separate fights broke out in Blackwood and Newbridge.

Eight men arrested after fights in Blackwood and Newbridge

Thursday, February 13, 2025Friday, February 14, 2025

Eight men have been arrested and two roads remain closed after two separate fights broke out in Blackwood and Newbridge.

Efforts to tackle Blackwood antisocial behaviour ‘showing early signs of success’

Thursday, February 13, 2025Thursday, February 13, 2025

In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, Jane Mudd, discusses what is being done to tackle antisocial behaviour in Blackwood.

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