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Tag: Blackwood
17-year-old girl found after being reported missing
Kiera Jones, from Tredegar, was last seen in Blackwood at around 1.30pm on Tuesday November 28.
Blackwood’s winter food and craft fair draws more than 7,600 visitors
More than 7,600 visitors descended on Blackwood as the town hosted its winter food and craft fair on Saturday November 25.
Long-serving councillor awarded for service to local government
Blackwood independent councillor Kevin Etheridge has been recognised by his peers for going “above and beyond” in his public service.
Criminal, 50, recalled to prison by police
Allen Bowden, 50, from Blackwood, was released from prison on licence on November 7 – but Gwent Police want him back behind bars.
Police appeal after firework thrown at teenage girl
A teenage girl suffered minor injuries after three men threw a firework at her in Blackwood last month, sparking a Gwent Police appeal.
Notice of application for a premises licence: Libanus Road, Blackwood
Notice is given that Libanus Lifestyle
(Wales) CIC have applied to Caerphilly County Borough Council for a variation of a premises licence in respect of Libanus Lifestyle Community Centre
Knife amnesty bins return to Blackwood police station
The campaign is part of Operation Sceptre – a regular nationwide event aimed at raising awareness of and tackling knife crime.
Reliable public transport needed if town centres are to be transformed, council warned
Ambitious plans to regenerate tired town centres will fall flat without reliable public transport, Caerphilly Council has been warned.
Charity shop unveils Remembrance-themed ‘vintage and retro corner’
Sight Cymru has unveiled its new ‘vintage and retro corner’ at its Blackwood charity shop.