A celebration of Welsh culture brought thousands of visitors to Blackwood as the town hosted a brand new event.
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Town mayor blasts ‘shambolic’ delays to him getting new role
The mayor of Blackwood claims he is the victim of a “totally undemocratic” decision to defer his appointment to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s standards committee.
Blackwood Beach Party draws more than 5,500 visitors
With the sun shining, the free-to-enter event saw the high street turn into a summer paradise, with sand, deckchairs, funfair rides, live music and more.
Blackwood Beach Party is back this weekend
Blackwood’s annual beach party is back this weekend, bringing sand, deckchairs, funfair rides and more to the high street.
Independent future for Blackwood Miners’ Institute after ‘mothball’ plan scrapped
Blackwood Miners’ Institute could be run independently by as early as July 2026, under new plans.
Senior police officer vows to tackle antisocial behaviour in Blackwood
A senior police officer has vowed to tackle “mindless” and “unacceptable” antisocial behaviour in Blackwood – with the town’s deputy mayor saying it “has become worse than the Bronx”.
Warm Blackwood welcome for head of Lesotho’s rugby federation
The head of Lesotho’s rugby federation was welcomed to Blackwood Rugby Club earlier this week as part of his week-long visit to Wales.
Miners’ institute supporters to organise rally against planned ‘mothballing’
Town councillors who oppose a plan to mothball Blackwood Miners’ Institute are organising a rally for supporters of the venue to make their voices heard.
Petition launched to save Blackwood Miners’ Institute
A petition to stop the closure of Blackwood Miners’ Institute has attracted more than 1,000 signatures in its first 24 hours, as backers call for the “important asset” to be saved.
Blackwood’s annual beach party returns this month
Blackwood High Street is set to be transformed into an urban beach party once again this month as the town’s annual Beach Party returns.