Council planners have granted permission for a house in Blackwood to be converted into a children’s home.
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Class C drugs seized by police in Blackwood raids
Gwent Police carried out to drug raids in Blackwood on Tuesday morning.
Blackwood councillor presented with OBE by The Princess Royal
Kevin Etheridge was awarded the gong in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for services to local government.
New questions over future of Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Further answers are wanted over the future of Blackwood Miners’ Institute, after a decision on its mothballing was postponed at the eleventh hour.
Council in legal headache over future of historic Blackwood Miners’ Institute
A battle to save Blackwood Miners’ Institute from being “mothballed” looks set to drag on, complicated by the venue’s charitable status.
Rugby round-up: Wins for Newbridge and Blackwood as those at the top struggle
There was disappointment for Caerphilly-based rugby clubs at the top of the pyramid, but more joy for those seeking promotion further down.
Community says thank you to homelessness charity HCT
A charity which helps the homeless was given a celebratory afternoon tea for supporters to show their appreciation.
Amnesty bin at police station ahead of ban on zombie-style knives and machetes
An amnesty bin for zombie-style knives and machetes is open at Blackwood Police Station, with a ban on the weapons being introduced later this month.
Councillor’s 94-mile walking challenge to support theatre group
The ‘walking councillor’ Andrew Farina-Childs is back on his travels as he aims to raise £500 for Blackwood Little Theatre.
Miners’ institute supporters to organise rally against planned ‘mothballing’
Town councillors who oppose a plan to mothball Blackwood Miners’ Institute are organising a rally for supporters of the venue to make their voices heard.