The RSPCA has warned that someone could be deliberately poisoning cats in Blackwood with antifreeze.The warning comes after two cats deaths this month. The charity has warned that if caught, those responsible…
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Improved bus service for Newbridge
Bus company Stagecoach has announced changes to its services between Newbridge and Blackwood.
From January 23, passengers from Pantside, Newbridge, will be able to travel through to Blackwood without changing buses.
Stagecoach is combining Routes 5 and N1 into a new service operating between Blackwood, Oakdale, Croespenmaen, Crumlin, Newbridge and Pantside.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 11
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Boundary Shake-up I must say I was shocked by the proposals put forward by…
Christmas footfall in town centres unchanged from 2010
The number of shoppers heading into town centres in Caerphilly County Borough for Christmas 2011 was unchanged from the previous year – defying fears of a slump.
Buses between Blackwood and Newport every 15 minutes from Monday
Travelling between Blackwood and Newport is set to get easier from Monday January 9 with buses departing every 15 minutes.Route 56, which operates between Tredegar, Markham, Blackwood, Ynysddu, Cwmfelinfach, Crosskeys, Risca and…
Blackwood Miners’ Institute revamp continues
The exterior of the Blackwood Miners’ Institute has been cleaned and re-pointed as part of a £750,000 revamp,A brand new seating unit is currently being installed in the main auditorium, and redecoration…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 28
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Library Service It’s great to see that progress is being made on developing a…
Caerphilly Council urges people to bin it not throw it
Enforcement Officers from Caerphilly County Borough Council have continued their fight to stop people littering.The council has teamed up with McDonald’s in Blackwood to encourage customers to dispose of their litter correctly.In…
New cycle bridge for Argoed
Cyclists and walkers will soon be able to enjoy better access to the countryside when a new bridge is opened at Argoed.Construction for the new bridge started in September 2011 and is…
Street Pastors start work in Risca
Risca is the latest place in Caerphilly County Borough to welcome Street Pastors, following on from Blackwood and Caerphilly town.Street Pastors is a Church-backed initiative which works alongside the police and the…