A father from Blackwood who skydived for autism awareness has thanked supporters for their donations.
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Blackwood author nominated for influential Pride Power List
A Blackwood-based author has been shortlisted for inclusion on this year’s Pride Power List after releasing a book about his experiences of being bullied as a gay teenager.
Motorcycle Club members turn out in force for charity ride in memory of Blackwood’s Trudy Jones
A motorcycle club has paid tribute to Trudy Jones, from Blackwood, with a charity ride to mark a year since her death in the Tunisia terror attacks.
Council approves plans for automatic petrol station in Blackwood
An automated petrol station without cashiers is to be built in Blackwood, after councillors approved plans by supermarket Asda.
Appeal for information after Blackwood thefts
Gwent Police is appealing for information following two separate thefts in Blackwood.
Memorial service remembers Tunisian shooting victim Trudy Jones from Blackwood
Blackwood mother Trudy Jones was remembered at a special memorial service held in honour of the victims of the Tunisian terror attacks.
Police appeal for information after spate of deliberate grass fires in Blackwood area
Police are appealing for information after a spate deliberate grass fires in the Blackwood area. Over the last three weeks Gwent Police has received five reports of grass fires – three in…
Warning to Pontllanfraith residents after thieves target area
Gwent Police are warning residents to keep a closer eye on their property and report any suspicious activity after a spike in reported incidents throughout the Pontllanfraith area overnight between March 30…
Murderer of Blackwood man sentenced to life for homeless shelter stabbing
The murderer of a Blackwood man at a Newport homeless shelter has been jailed for life.Rhys Jones, 36, died from his injuries after being stabbed 13 times by Rhys Barnes in Clarence…
Blackwood dad skydiving for autism charity after son’s diagnosis
A father from Blackwood is raising awareness about autism by taking on a terrifying 10,000ft skydive.