Five members of the same family ran a “cash for crash” insurance scam worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, a court has heard.
The Yandell family, who run their own car repair business in Blackwood, claimed they were involved in 15 different road accidents in under two years.
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Youngsters asked to vote on issues as Caerphilly Youth Forum conference vows action
Young people from across Caerphilly County Borough made their voices heard at the annual Caerphilly Youth Forum conference in Blackwood.
Appeal for witnesses after fatal car crash in Wyllie, near Blackwood
Gwent Police is appealing for witnesses after a fatal car crash on the B4251 in Wyllie, near Blackwood.
Blackwood charity worker jailed after attacking neighbour with scaffolding pole in parking row
A driver has been jailed for three years after breaking his neighbour’s arm with a scaffolding pole in a row over a parking spot.Charity worker Andrew Chamberlain, 50, of Blackwood, battered Daniel…
Boy, 16, appears in court charged with murder of Blackwood man
A 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of a Blackwood man has appeared in court.The teenager is charged with the murder of 29-year-old Michael Lee Emmett, who died on Tuesday, September 2.The…
Plaid Cymru AM takes up the case of Blackwood worker jailed in Indonesia
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has called for the release of Blackwood computer worker Mathew Davies who has been jailed in Indonesia.The South Wales East AM, whose regional seat covers Blackwood, has…
Disabled Trinant pensioner’s £200 McDonald’s parking fine rescinded
A disabled pensioner from Trinant has had the £200 parking fine he received after falling asleep in a McDonald’s car park rescinded.
Family’s plea to release Blackwood man imprisoned in Indonesia
The family of a Blackwood man who is being held in an Indonesian prison have made an emotional plea for help to bring him home to Wales.
Disabled Trinant pensioner ordered to pay £200 after falling asleep in McDonald’s car park
A disabled pensioner who suffers from diabetes has been ordered to pay £200 after falling asleep in a McDonald’s car park in Blackwood.
Blackwood retail access to be improved
Steps linking Blackwood town with Blackwood Gate retail park are to be fixed.