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Tag: Blackwood

Council looking to lease former pizza café in Blackwood

Friday, January 3, 2025Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council is looking for someone to manage the award-winning Plaza Café on Market Square, Blackwood.

Residents ‘waiting weeks’ for bin collections in ‘perfect storm’ of delays

Thursday, January 2, 2025Thursday, January 2, 2025

Bad weather and recent changes to collection rounds, along with “high volumes” of Christmas waste, were among the reasons for “significant delays” to the service.

Blood donation hubs coming to Caerphilly County Borough in January

Friday, December 20, 2024

Four Blood donation hubs will be popping up in Caerphilly County Borough next month – with donors urged to come forward and donate.

Parents ‘overjoyed’ at return of school’s crossing patrol

Thursday, December 19, 2024Thursday, December 19, 2024

Hundreds of people signed a petition to bring back the service at the school over road safety concerns.

Blackwood man recalled to prison following release

Wednesday, December 18, 2024Monday, December 23, 2024

A man who was jailed for threatening and disorderly behaviour has been recalled to prison following his release.

Charity’s Christmas winter wonderland treat for families

Wednesday, December 18, 2024Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Families who use Blackwood-based HCT’s services were treated to a memorable winter wonderland Christmas trip.

Popular fish and chip shop celebrates its time so far in Cefn Fforest

Wednesday, December 11, 2024Wednesday, December 11, 2024

A fish and chip shop, named in memory of the owners’ late son, has celebrated its first nine months in Cefn Fforest.

Libanus Lifestyle’s community work praised by TV presenter Iolo Williams on visit

Tuesday, December 10, 2024Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Libanus Lifestyle’s community work praised by TV presenter Iolo Williams on visit

‘Huge relief’ as at-risk Blackwood Miners’ Institute given lifeline

Tuesday, December 3, 2024Thursday, December 5, 2024

Blackwood Miners’ Institute will remain open at least until the end of March 2026, in what has been called “a victory for common sense”.

Call for council to be ‘transparent’ over future of Blackwood Miners’ Institute

Monday, December 2, 2024Monday, December 2, 2024

The council currently subsidises the ‘Stute to £347,000 annually but claims it has to take “difficult decisions” to plug a £45 million budget gap.

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