A worker made redundant in the aftermath of the Crumlin Real Crisp factory fire has set-up his own gardening business.
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Police appeal after burglaries in Risca, Fleur-De-Lys and Blackwood
Police are appealing for information following three burglaries in Risca, Fleur-De-Lys and Blackwood. The first break-in happened in Gwendoline Road, Risca on January 26 at about 5.30am. Two dark blue Dell Inspiron…
Shoplifting in Blackwood falls by 11.8%
Christmas shoplifting in Blackwood fell by 11.8% compared to December 2011, according to Gwent Police.In total, 15 shoplifters were dealt with and stolen goods were returned to the stores following searches of…
Blackwood police sergeant to cycle across Kenya and Tanzania in memory of late mother
A police sergeant from Blackwood is getting on her bike next month to cycle 550km across Kenya and Tanzania in memory of her late mother.
Blackwood man fined £335 for possessing 84 tablets of Diazepam
A Blackwood man has been ordered to pay £335 by magistrates after he was caught with 84 tablets of Diazepam.Jamie Turk, 31, of Tree Tops Avenue was found with the tablets in…
Blackwood Comprehensive pupils win national competition
Three Blackwood Comprehensive pupils have won the National Trading Standards Institute’s ‘Young Consumers of the Year Project 2012’ – sponsored by Halfords.The pupils had to research issues in relation to antisocial behaviour,…
Caerphilly County Borough churches provide night shelters for rough sleepers
Churches across Caerphilly County Borough will be opening their doors to the homeless to provide shelter as part of a council-backed scheme.
Christmas shoppers flocked to Caerphilly County Borough town centres, figures reveal
The number of shoppers heading into town centres across the county borough increased in the week leading up to the big day, according to figures from Caerphilly County Borough Council.Caerphilly Council said…
Boy, 17, suffers burns in Blackwood nail bar fire
A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a fire at a Blackwood nail bar.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to a ground floor fire at Tracey and Chloe’s Nail…
Outdoor gym unveiled in Blackwood
A free to use outdoor gym has been unveiled at Blackwood Showfields.Caerphilly County Borough Council said it developed the facility after feedback from community groups and local residents.Councillor David Poole, cabinet member…