Gwent Police have warned residents in the Blackwood area to be vigilant after a spike in thefts over the last month.
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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.
Police hunt man after Blackwood burglary
Gwent Police are trying to trace a man after a distraction burglary in Blackwood.
Woman arrested after car fails to stop for police in Markham
A 24-year-old Rhymney woman has been arrested and charged after a speeding car failed to stop for police in Markham.Officers saw a silver Vauxhall Astra speeding along the A4048 in Markham. Several…
New victim support hub opens in Blackwood
The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales has helped to officially open a new victim support service from Gwent Police.The Baroness Helen Newlove of Warrington was joined by Gwent Police and Crime…
Blackwood residents’ association raises cash for Velindre Hospital’s Patagonia trek
A residents’ association has raised £600 for Velindre Hospital with a fancy dress event.Wayne James, of Blackwood, is taking part in a Patagonia trek in November with the aim of raising £6,000…
Athletics: Rhymney Valley club celebrate anniversary with growth
Rhymney Valley Athletic Club have celebrated their first anniversary since relaunching.
The restructure in 2014 has seen the club’s junior membership grow from 22 to 138, with coaching staff rising from two to 24.
Drivers reminded of road closure in town
Gwent Police is reminding motorists that Blackwood High Street is still closed to traffic every Thursday.The original closure order for Thursdays was granted in September 2009 in a bid to stop car…