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Tag: Blackwood

Islwyn MP pays tribute to unsung Blackwood hero

Monday, November 30, 2009Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Islwyn MP Don Touhig has paid tribute to Marjorie Holding for all the work she has done helping others over the years in Blackwood.

Mr Touhig presented his Unsung Hero Award to Mrs Holding for her contribution to Blackwood Methodist Church and the wider community.

She is a dedicated member of the Methodist Church and regularly holds coffee mornings to help raise funds for it.

Blackwood man remanded in custody on bomb charges

Sunday, November 15, 2009Friday, January 15, 2010

A Blackwood man has been remanded in custody charged with possessing explosive materials, an improvised gun and a terrorist document.Darren Tinklin, 24, of Waunllwyn Crescent, was arrested during a raid at his…

Blackwood man in court after Terrorism Act arrest

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

A Blackwood man arrested under the Terrorism Act has been remanded in custody after being charged with explosive, gun and terror offences.Darren Tinklin, 24, faced six charges at City of Westminster Magistrates’…

Blackwood men questioned under Terrorism Act

Saturday, October 24, 2009Sunday, October 25, 2009

Three men are being questioned under the Terrorism Act after they were arrested at a Blackwood address.Gwent Police arrested the three in Blackwood on suspicion of drugs offences on Wednesday.After further inquiries,…

Street Pastors hit the streets of Blackwood

Sunday, October 18, 2009Monday, October 19, 2009

Blackwood town centre has welcomed its first volunteer Street Pastors to help tackle antisocial behaviour.The team of Street Pastors hit the streets of Blackwood for the first time on Friday and will…

Speedboat stolen in Blackwood

Sunday, October 18, 2009Sunday, October 18, 2009

Blackwood may be a good 20 miles away from the coast but that did not stop thieves from stealing a speedboat.

The red and white speed boat and trailer were stolen from Vancouver Drive, Blackwood, on the morning of Wednesday, September 23.

Two men driving a black estate vehicle were seen taking the boat and trailer from the driveway of the owner’s home.

Free swimming lessons on offer for families

Friday, October 2, 2009

Families are being offered free swimming and fitness lessons to take part in a new parenting skill scheme.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s leisure centres have teamed up with charity Drugaid to offer the…

Police appeal on stolen power tools

Thursday, October 1, 2009Thursday, October 1, 2009

Gwent Police is appealing for help in tracking down the owners of these stolen power tools.The items were recovered from a vehicle in the Newbridge area and a property in the Blackwood…

Suspicious car warning to Caerphilly teens

Wednesday, September 23, 2009Sunday, September 27, 2009

Updated September 26th, 2009 Teenagers have been warned to be on their guard after reports of a man driving around Caerphilly County Borough trying to entice young girls into his car.Calls have…

Blackwood car cruising event a success

Sunday, September 20, 2009Sunday, September 20, 2009

Around 200 car cruisers turned up to have one last drive through Blackwood High Street on Thursday.

The Safer Caerphilly Partnership held a special car cruising event last week to publicise the High Street being closed on Thursday nights.

Gwent police led and organised a “last cruise” through the High Street before leading the boy racers to the council’s Pontllanfraith House.

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