Gwent Police has announced it’s secured an additional £1million in funding to bolster neighbourhood policing and increase patrols in antisocial behaviour hotspots.
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Blackwood Beach Party is back this weekend
Blackwood’s annual beach party is back this weekend, bringing sand, deckchairs, funfair rides and more to the high street.
UK minister visits Blackwood for welfare and employment talks
Labour’s Alison McGovern was invited to Blackwood Miners’ Institute for a roundtable discussion on welfare and employment support on Friday June 6.
Man arrested after bomb hoax in Blackwood
A 49-year-old Blackwood man was arrested after a bomb hoax which saw police cordon the area off and evacuate residents from their homes.
Santander bank staff to be based at community centre Libanus Lifestyle
Bank Santander is closing its Blackwood branch on June 23, but customers will still have face-to-face access to staff at community hub Libanus Lifestyle, it has been announced.
‘Reckless and thoughtless’ motorcyclist dragged police sergeant across main road
A motorcyclist who dragged a police sergeant across a main road while resisting arrest has been handed a suspended sentence and a driving ban.
Two more arrests after burglary and M4 police chase crash
Two more arrests have been made after an M4 police chase following a burglary in Fair View, near Blackwood.
Man charged with possession of sawn-off shotgun after M4 police chase crash
A 34-year-old man from London has appeared in court charge after an M4 police chase following a burglary in Fair View, near Blackwood.
Father tried to save son before both drowned, inquest hears
Robin Reed and his son Owen, from Blackwood, were at Round Hill Head beach, in Seventeen Seventy, with other family members when they were swept out to sea on Sunday April 13.
County borough marks 80th anniversary of VE Day
People across Caerphilly County Borough have been marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day with celebrations and memorial services.