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Tag: Blackwood

Blackwood man recalled to prison following release

Wednesday, December 18, 2024Monday, December 23, 2024

A man who was jailed for threatening and disorderly behaviour has been recalled to prison following his release.

Charity’s Christmas winter wonderland treat for families

Wednesday, December 18, 2024Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Families who use Blackwood-based HCT’s services were treated to a memorable winter wonderland Christmas trip.

Popular fish and chip shop celebrates its time so far in Cefn Fforest

Wednesday, December 11, 2024Wednesday, December 11, 2024

A fish and chip shop, named in memory of the owners’ late son, has celebrated its first nine months in Cefn Fforest.

Libanus Lifestyle’s community work praised by TV presenter Iolo Williams on visit

Tuesday, December 10, 2024Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Libanus Lifestyle’s community work praised by TV presenter Iolo Williams on visit

‘Huge relief’ as at-risk Blackwood Miners’ Institute given lifeline

Tuesday, December 3, 2024Thursday, December 5, 2024

Blackwood Miners’ Institute will remain open at least until the end of March 2026, in what has been called “a victory for common sense”.

Call for council to be ‘transparent’ over future of Blackwood Miners’ Institute

Monday, December 2, 2024Monday, December 2, 2024

The council currently subsidises the ‘Stute to £347,000 annually but claims it has to take “difficult decisions” to plug a £45 million budget gap.

Blackwood Winter Fair cancelled due to weather warning

Friday, November 22, 2024Wednesday, June 18, 2025

This weekend’s Blackwood Winter Fair has been called off following a Met Office weather warning.

Volunteers needed for community clean-up in Blackwood

Thursday, November 21, 2024Thursday, November 21, 2024

Groundwork Wales is calling on volunteers to help with its community clean-up in Blackwood next week.

Police targeting antisocial behaviour ‘hotspots’

Monday, November 18, 2024Monday, November 18, 2024

The operation has been running since April as part of a Home Office scheme, with Gwent Police targeting 18 ‘hotspot’ areas across Gwent – including two in Caerphilly County Borough.

Robber recalled to prison after breaching licence conditions

Thursday, November 7, 2024Thursday, November 7, 2024

Police are searching for Shaun Davies, 31, who has been recalled to prison after breaching the conditions of his release.

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