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Tag: Blackwood

Risca runner lands top spot in 101km race across the Jurassic Coast

Tuesday, October 22, 2024Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Kayley Price ran 101km across the Jurassic Coast over the weekend, finishing as the quickest woman and joint second overall.

Warm Blackwood welcome for head of Lesotho’s rugby federation

Friday, October 18, 2024Friday, October 18, 2024

The head of Lesotho’s rugby federation was welcomed to Blackwood Rugby Club earlier this week as part of his week-long visit to Wales.

Community volunteers celebrated as GAVO Awards return for 2024

Thursday, October 10, 2024Monday, October 14, 2024

The efforts of volunteers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been celebrated at the annual Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) Awards.

Green light for house to be converted into children’s home

Tuesday, October 8, 2024Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Council planners have granted permission for a house in Blackwood to be converted into a children’s home.

Class C drugs seized by police in Blackwood raids

Tuesday, October 1, 2024Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Gwent Police carried out to drug raids in Blackwood on Tuesday morning.

Blackwood councillor presented with OBE by The Princess Royal

Thursday, September 26, 2024Thursday, September 26, 2024

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

Tuesday, September 24, 2024Tuesday, September 24, 2024

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

Thursday, September 19, 2024Thursday, September 19, 2024

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

Monday, September 16, 2024Monday, September 16, 2024

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

Thursday, September 5, 2024Thursday, September 5, 2024

A charity which helps the homeless was given a celebratory afternoon tea for supporters to show their appreciation.

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