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Tag: Blackwood

Plans to build 115 homes in Cwmgelli approved

Friday, May 13, 2016Friday, May 13, 2016

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

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

A father from Blackwood who skydived for autism awareness has thanked supporters for their donations.

Blackwood author nominated for influential Pride Power List

Wednesday, May 4, 2016Wednesday, May 4, 2016

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

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

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

Wednesday, April 20, 2016Wednesday, April 20, 2016

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

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Gwent Police is appealing for information following two separate thefts in Blackwood.

Memorial service remembers Tunisian shooting victim Trudy Jones from Blackwood

Tuesday, April 12, 2016Tuesday, April 12, 2016

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

Friday, April 8, 2016Friday, April 8, 2016

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

Friday, April 1, 2016

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

Thursday, March 24, 2016

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…

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