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Tag: Blackwood

Call off the hunt! Unique £5 note worth £20,000 has been found

Thursday, December 15, 2016Thursday, December 15, 2016

A £5 note, estimated to be worth £20,000, which was spent in Blackwood last week has been found, Caerphilly Observer can reveal.

Residents revel in Christmas market joy

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Residents across Caerphilly County Borough have been getting into the festive spirit, with over 10,000 visiting recent Christmas markets.

St David’s Hospice Care to take Blackwood-based charity Cancercareline funding

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

St David’s Hospice Care has been given £40,000 from Blackwood-based charity Cancercareline, which is closing at the end of the year.

Public park in Cwmgelli saved after council withdraws sale plans

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Residents in Cwmgelli, near Blackwood, are celebrating after plans to sell off a park for a housing development were scrapped.

Unique £5 note “worth £20,000” in circulation in Blackwood

Monday, December 12, 2016Monday, December 12, 2016

An artist famed for his miniature masterpieces has provided a spark of Willy Wonka-esque magic to Caerphilly County Borough.

Blackwood star Lauren Williams named Wales’ Young Sportswoman of the Year

Wednesday, December 7, 2016Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Just two weeks after retaining her World Taekwondo Federation Junior World Championship title, Blackwood teenager Lauren Williams has been named as Young Sportswoman of the Year at the Wales Sport Awards.

Police seek three women in connection with Blackwood shop theft

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Police are appealing for information after several thefts from a bargain store in Blackwood.

Taekwondo: Blackwood teenage star retains title in style with fine championship display

Monday, November 28, 2016

Blackwood teenager Lauren Williams has capped off a stunning year in the sport after retaining her title at the World Taekwondo Federation’s (WTF) Junior World Championships in Canada.

Cancer patient support charity Cancercareline to close after funding axed

Thursday, November 10, 2016

A cancer patient support charity is to close because of funding cuts from Caerphilly County Borough Council and the Aneurin Bevan Health Board.

Community group wins funding to transform Blackwood chapel into care services hub

Friday, November 4, 2016

A group with community interests at its heart is planning for the future after being awarded a £25,000 fund.

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