Blackwood’s community heroes have been honoured in the town’s annual civic awards.Organised by Blackwood Town Council, the awards aim to recognise people who have made an outstanding contribution to community and civic…
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Police warning over vehicle battery thefts across Caerphilly County Borough
Police are warning motorists to remain vigilant after a spate of battery thefts from vehicles.Battery thefts from vehicles and plant machinery have recently taken place in Blackwood, Bedwas, Caerphilly, Bargoed, Risca and…
Body of missing Blackwood man found in Pontllanfraith
The body of a missing 81-year-old Blackwood man has been found, Gwent Police has said.Derek Pontin was last seen on Bridge Street, Blackwood between 3.30pm and 4pm on November 7 by a…
Blackwood man, 82, goes missing
Police are are appealing for information to help find a missing 82-year-old man.Derek Pontin has been missing from his Blackwood home since yesterday (November 7).Mr Pontin was last seen on Bridge Street,…
Caerphilly County Borough town centre Christmas discount scheme to return
A town centre scheme offering shoppers a Christmas discount is to return for a second year.The Unique Places Christmas Discount Card was launched last year by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Town Centre…
Electric blankets fail safety checks at Blackwood event
More than 40% of electric blankets failed safety checks at a recent test held by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards Service.More than 40 residents received new free electric blankets following the…
360 cannabis plants seized from Blackwood house
Police have seized more than 360 cannabis plants from a house in the Blackwood area and arrested two people.Officers carried out a warrant at the rented property on Lewis Avenue on the…
Blackwood sunbed firm orderd to pay almost £7,000 by magistrates
A sunbed operator has been ordered to pay almost £7,000 by magistrates after failing to give proper advice and supervision to customers at its Blackwood branch.Cashino Gaming Ltd, based in Milton Keynes,…
Blackwood café owner’s new Cardiff branch
An award-winning Blackwood café has expanded with a new branch in Cardiff.Esther and George Apoussidis, the husband and wife team behind Coffee Continental, have opened its second branch in the Castle Arcade…
New food co-op launched for Caerphilly town
A new food co-operative has been launched in Caerphilly town to help people struggling with increasing food bills. The food co-op is open to everyone and offers locally-sourced fresh produce at £3 a…