The community of Blackwood came together earlier today to mark the national minute’s silence in tribute to the 38 victims of the Tunisian beach shooting.Among the 30 UK nationals shot dead by…
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Blackwood victim’s body set to return from Tunisia after beach shooting
The body of Trudy Jones, the Blackwood victim of the Tunisian beach shooting, is due to arrive in the UK today.
Flags at half-mast on Caerphilly Castle in tribute to victims of Tunisian beach shooting
Flags were flown at half-mast on Caerphilly Castle yesterday in tribute to the 38 victims of the Tunisian beach shooting.Among the victims was 51-year-old mother of four Trudy Jones from Blackwood.Ms Jones…
Learners awarded by UHOVI at ceremony
A New Tredegar mother, a Blackwood man and a Crosskeys teenager were among the winners at the annual Learner of the Year Awards held by the UHOVI (University Heads of the Valleys Institute) at the University of South Wales.
Velothon Wales should not come to Caerphilly again, says MP Wayne David
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has said the Velothon Wales cycling event should not come to Caerphilly again.Yesterday around 15,000 cyclists from across Europe rode through South East Wales.Part of the 140km route…
Feztival atmosphere as Tommy Cooper returns to Caerphilly for defibrillator announcement
Tommy Cooper returned to Caerphilly today, June 11, as plans were announced to install defibrillators at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall and Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Gwent Police warn of house break-ins in Blackwood area
Gwent Police have warned residents in the Blackwood area to be vigilant after a spike in thefts over the last month.
Free events for carers across Caerphilly County Borough as Carers Week celebrated
There will be a series of free events for carers this week as Caerphilly County Borough Council celebrates Carer’s Week.
Consultation to be held into solar farm planned for Argoed
A solar power farm the size of up to 15 football pitches could be developed near Argoed.
Blackwood’s Manic Street Preachers prepare for Cardiff Castle homecoming
The Manic Street Preachers are preparing for a homecoming show at Cardiff Castle tomorrow, June 5, with 10,000 fans expected to give them a warm welcome.