It’s that time of year again for us all to look to the sky and say “ooohh” and Caerphilly town, Bargoed and Blackwood all have organised firework displays.
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Blackwood woman scoops £1,000 playing Wales Air Ambulance Lottery
A Blackwood woman hit the jackpot on her 80th birthday, winning £1,000 as part of Wales Air Ambulance’s Lifesaving Lottery.Pamela Hawkins celebrated her birthday on October 10 – the same day she…
Blackwood man saves woman’s life after talking her out of Chartist Bridge jump
A Blackwood man who used the experience of his own depression and anxiety to talk a young woman out of suicide has been commended.
Appeal over car damage in Blackwood and Polntllanfraith
Police are appealing for information after two instances of criminal damage in Pontllanfraith and Blackwood.The rear window of a Toyota Yaris, parked on Elgar Close in Fairview, Blackwood, was found to be…
New Aldi and Sports Direct open in Blackwood
Two new stores have opened at Blackwood Gate Retail Park adding to the new out-of-town development.
Blackwood Alzheimer’s patient’s family raise cash for charity that helped him
The family and friends of a former detective superintendent from Blackwood have raised £1,400 for the charity that helped him deal with Alzheimer’s disease.
Bikers ride-out in Blackwood in tribute to Tunisian shooting victim Trudy Jones
Around 400 bikers descended on Blackwood town centre on Saturday August 29 in tribute to Tunisian beach shooting victim Trudy Jones.
Fire ravages building in Woodfieldside, Blackwood
Firefighters tackled a blaze at Woodfieldside, near Blackwood, where an outbuilding was “heavily involved in fire”.
Police hunt Blackwood man who breached court order
Gwent Police are re-appealing for information to find a 39-year-old from Blackwood who breached a court order.
Switched On – Christmas lights to return across Caerphilly County Borough despite funding cut
Christmas cheer will return to Caerphilly County Borough this year, despite funding cuts for town centre decorations.