Administrators for a recycling firm based in Pontllanfraith are confident they can rescue the company with a new owner.Begbies Traynor say they are confident of finding a buyer for Plastics Sorting Ltd,…
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Blackwood retailers look to God for help through the tough times
Shopkeepers are looking for some divine intervention to help them get through the tough economic times with visits from their local vicars.Retailers in Blackwood can now turn to their local vicar as…
Woman, 51, found unconscious in Blackwood still in critical condition
Police have said a 51-year-old woman found unconscious in Blackwood during the early hours of Monday is still in a critical condition.The woman, from the Blackwood area, was found by a member…
Markham Primary pupils open new walking and cycling bridge at Argoed
A new walking and cycling bridge at Argoed has been officially opened by charity Sustrans, Caerphilly County Borough Council and pupils from Markham Primary school.Pupils also revealed the name for the bridge,…
Police appeal over Balckwood burglary
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary which took place in Blackwood on January 30.The burglary happened some time between 8.30am and 6.30pm at a property on Rhos Y Dderwen.Forced…
Ty Hafan Blackwood Charity Shop to close
Ty Hafan, the family hospice for young lives has announced it is to close its shop in High Street, Blackwood in June.The decision to close was made following falling sales and the…
“Substantial interest” in Pontllanfraith plastic recycling firm, say administrators
Administrators for Pontllanfraith-based Plastic Sorting Ltd, which shed 27 jobs last week, say they have had “substantial interest” for the firm.Potential buyers of the firm had to let administrators know their interest…
27 jobs lost as Pontllanfraith plastic recycling company goes into administration
Updated: 6.50pm Twenty-seven people have been made redundant after plastic recycling company, which was handed grants of £1.3m by the Welsh Government to set up in Pontllanfraith, went into administration.Plastics Sorting Limited…
Blackwood training scheme Fast Forward to help 150 unemployed
A training and employment scheme in Blackwood, which has helped more than 1,000 people over the past 13 years, has secured a range of new contracts.Fast Forward, based at the former Blackwood…
Police warning of Blackwood burglaries
A spate of burglaries in the Blackwood area has led to police issuing a warning to residents to be vigilant.In the last two weeks, four properties have been targeted in areas in…