The Royal Welsh Regiment is to be honoured this weekend with the Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough.Residents are being urged to turn out and show their support for the troops at two…
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Builder awarded bravery medal for saving Blackwood man’s life
A Blackwood man almost drowned after he became trapped under raft taking part in a charity river race.Andrew Ryan, 44, from Blackwood, was taking part in the race on the River Wye…
Islwyn MP inspired by Blackwood charity fundraiser
MPs have been in the headlines recently for pocketing payments left right and centre, but Islwyn MP Chris Evans was so moved by the story of one Blackwood fundraiser that he decided…
£5,500 worth of mobile phones stolen from Blackwood shop
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary where £5,500 worth of mobile phones were stolen from a shop in Blackwood.The break-in happened at ‘Get Connected’ on Blackwood High Street at…
Blackwood branch celebrates Principality’s 150th birthday with community
Blackwood residents are invited to share in a slice of Principality’s 150th birthday cake at an exclusive party hosted at Principality Building Society in High Street on Wednesday August 18.Principality Building Society…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 11
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Newbridge Memo fundingWhat fantastic news it was for the people of Newbridge that £2.9m from…
Countdown to Bedwellty Show and Kite Nite 2010
International Kite fliers will descend on Blackwood Showfield on Friday August 20 at 6pm to show off their spectacular skills with kite displays, fights and races.The first ever Kite Nite will climax…
Caerphilly Council to spend £900,000 on road repairs
Roads across Caerphilly County Borough are to be resurfaced after the council agreed to almost £1 million of highway improvements.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet recently agreed to spend £900,000 repairing roads and…
Pengam man and Blackwood woman in final for Welsh Learner of the Year
A former engineer from Pengam and a former IT worker from Blackwood are both in the running for Welsh Learner of the Year at the National Eisteddfod.Pengam-born Dai Williams gave up learning…
Inspection success for Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni
A Welsh language secondary school in Caerphilly County Borough has received a glowing report from Estyn Inspectors.Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, in Fleur de Lys near Blackwood, has been awarded top grades in…