UPDATE: Man, 27, found dead in Oakdale a possible hit and run victimPolice investigating the mystery of a 27-year-old man found dead in the road near Blackwood during the early hours of…
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Family tribute to man found dead in road near Blackwood
UPDATE:Police issue CCTV images in road death mystery caseThe family of 27-year-old Ian Hamilton, who was mysteriously found dead in a road near Blackwood has paid tribute to their son.In a statement…
Rain fails to stop Blackwood Summer Festival
The rain failed to dampen the spirits of the thousands of families who flocked to Blackwood town centre on the weekend to enjoy the special two-day Summer Festival.Children were thrilled to get…
Police re-appeal over mystery of man, 27, found dead in road near Blackwood
UPDATE: Family tribute to man found dead in road near BlackwoodGwent Police is re-appealing for information after a 27-year-old man was found dead at the side of Penmaen Road, between Oakdale and…
Man, 27, found dead on roadside near Blackwood
UPDATE: Police re-appeal over mystery of man, 27, found dead in road near Blackwood A 27-year-old man was found dead on the roadside during the early hours of Sunday morning.Gwent Police is investigating…
Mod fashion arrives in Blackwood
Blackwood High Street has welcomed a new shop in the form of Mod fashion retailer Carnaby Street. The shop sells clothing and accessories inspired by the Mod movement and adds an authentic ‘retro’…
Nuisance 999 caller from Blackwood gets ASBO
A woman who repeatedly called the emergency services has been given an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO).Ceri Anwen Jones, aged 48, from Clos Gwendraeth, Upper Trelyn, Blackwood, was given an indefinite ASBO by…
Blackwood Miners’ Institute set for £750,000 revamp
Blackwood Miners’ Institute is being lined up for a £750,000 revamp.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet will consider a report on Tuesday June 28 outlining the improvements.Council leader Allan Pritchard said: “If agreed,…
New retail partnership formed to promote Blackwood
Businesses in Blackwood have established a new retail partnership to promote the town centre.The first meeting of the Blackwood Retail Partnership took place at the town’s Wilkinson store recently. The new group…
Blackwood paedophile jailed for abuse
A paedophile who targeted girls in the Blackwood area has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.