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Tag: Blackwood

Cricket clubs walk across south Wales to raise money for young cricketers

Tuesday, April 16, 2024Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Twelve cricket clubs from across the Valleys have completed four days of walking around south Wales to raise money for young cricketers.

New high street flats plan gets the thumbs-up

Friday, April 12, 2024Friday, April 12, 2024

A shop owner has secured planning permission to build new flats in Blackwood’s High Street.

Neighbours oppose cricket club’s outdoor drinking area plan

Friday, April 12, 2024Friday, April 12, 2024

Blackwood Town Cricket Club has launched a contentious bid to extend its outdoor drinking area.

Shoplifter wanted back behind bars as police launch appeal

Tuesday, April 2, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Yarran Watkins, 30, from Blackwood, broke the conditions of his release from prison, Gwent Police has said.

Cefn Fforest couple who shared a pram to celebrate 62nd anniversary

Sunday, March 31, 2024Monday, March 25, 2024

Brian and Margaret Main grew-up as neighbours on Addison Street, Cefn Fforest, before eventually marrying in in 1962.

Dance club eyeing up success in world championships

Friday, March 29, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Pupils at Studio 54 in Blackwood have danced at Disneyland Paris and Alton Towers, and are now set to perform at the O2 in London before the world championships in Blackpool.

Plans for new flats in Blackwood town centre submitted

Thursday, March 28, 2024Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The first floor of the Cordani Building on Gravel Lane could be developed into two one-bedroom flats and two studio flats. 

“Wacky Races”: Council remain silent on ‘dangerous’ primary school crossing

Friday, March 22, 2024Friday, March 22, 2024

A councillor has voiced his frustration over what he says is a lack of action addressing a “dangerous crossing” outside Blackwood Primary School.

Councillor to take on walking challenge to support stroke group

Thursday, March 21, 2024Thursday, March 21, 2024

Cllr Andrew Farina-Childs has been making regular trips around Blackwood Showfield – often being joined by members of the community for support.

Barclays to close, but staff will be based at community centre

Thursday, March 21, 2024Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Barclays Bank staff are to be based at Blackwood’s Libanus Lifestyle Centre, once the town’s branch closes.

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