A teenager from Blackwood who won gold at an international taekwondo competition has said she is “overwhelmed” by her feat.
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Hair today, gone tomorrow: Newbridge woman donates luscious locks to cancer charity
A woman from Newbridge has made a double donation to charity, by raising over £500 and donating ten inches of her hair.
Blackwood printing company Pensord Press receives £3.2 million investment
Blackwood-based Pensord Press, one of the UK’s leading magazine printing companies, has secured a £3.2 million funding package from HSBC.
Two men arrested after car hits pedestrian in Crosskeys
Gwent Police is appealing for information after two men were arrested for failing to stop after their car collided with a pedestrian in Crosskeys.
Video: Dad knocked unconscious after bodged stunt at Blackwood circus
A father from Cefn Fforest was knocked out cold at a Blackwood circus when a stunt went horribly wrong.
Plans to build 115 homes in Cwmgelli approved
A planning application to develop up to 115 homes on farmland near Cwmgelli, Blackwood, has been given the green light after going to appeal.
Blackwood dad’s charity skydive for autism raises over £2,000
A father from Blackwood who skydived for autism awareness has thanked supporters for their donations.
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.