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Tag: Blackwood

Carols and Cava event in Blackwood raises £450 for Tenovus

Wednesday, January 24, 2018Friday, October 9, 2020

A charity Carols and Cava evening raised £450 for Tenovus Cancer Care.

Former Blackwood Post Mistress celebrates 100th birthday

Thursday, January 18, 2018Thursday, January 18, 2018

Mary-Gwen Davies, a resident of Hafod Care’s Tŷ Penrhos Care Home in Caerphilly, celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, January 3 surrounded by fellow residents and carers.

Door staff of Blackwood club suspended after man thrown to the floor

Friday, December 29, 2017Friday, December 29, 2017

Security staff of a Blackwood nightclub have been suspended after video footage of a man being thrown to the floor went viral.

Blackwood children’s home closed following staff suspensions

Friday, December 15, 2017

A children’s care home in Blackwood has been closed pending an investigation into “inappropriate” text messages sent by staff via WhatsApp.Earlier this month, seven staff members were suspended from Coed Duon House,…

Over 100 firearms handed in to Gwent Police during two week surrender

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Blackwood police station had the second highest number of firearms handed in across Gwent during a recent two-week nationwide surrender.

Police appeal after men assaulted outside Blackwood pub

Thursday, November 23, 2017Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Two men were hospitalised after an altercation outside of a pub in Blackwood.

Football: Lee Kendall leaves England Women’s role after being cleared by FA investigation

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Lee Kendall has left his role as England women’s goalkeeping coach, despite being cleared in a Football Association investigation into allegations of “unacceptable behaviour”.

Blackwood community group’s fashion show fundraiser for Tenovus Cancercare

Wednesday, November 15, 2017Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Blackwood-based Community Group Libanus Lifestyle helped raise £330 for Tenovus Cancercare by hosting a fashion show.

Blackwood Stroke Group’s appeal for volunteers

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

The Blackwood Stroke Group, which provides support to stroke survivors and their carers, is searching for volunteers.

Gwent Police appeals for “unlawful” guns during two-week surrender

Monday, November 13, 2017Monday, November 13, 2017

Police are appealing for people to hand over unwanted guns during a nationwide two-week firearm surrender.

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