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…
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“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…
February’s blood donation dates for Caerphilly, Blackwood, Ystrad Mynach and Bargoed
The Welsh Blood Service is coming soon to a venue near you.Please see listed below details of forthcoming blood donation sessions in your area.To view a comprehensive list of all our blood…
Cats poisoned with antifreeze in Blackwood, warns RSPCA
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…
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.