Brian and Margaret Main grew-up as neighbours on Addison Street, Cefn Fforest, before eventually marrying in in 1962.
Tag: Blackwood
Dance club eyeing up success in world championships
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
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
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
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
Barclays Bank staff are to be based at Blackwood’s Libanus Lifestyle Centre, once the town’s branch closes.
Gwent Police searching for Crosskeys man
Gwent Police is appealing for information to find Jamie Kent, from Crosskeys, who has been recalled to prison.
Disruption to Chartist Bridge expected due to ‘structural inspection’
Chartist Bridge in Blackwood will be closed for 11 days over the next month while a scheduled structural inspection is carried out.
Town sad to lose departing PCSO who was ‘second to none’
A police community support officer for Blackwood has won praise from the town mayor for making a “very positive impact”.
St David’s Day celebrated at Blackwood’s Libanus Lifestyle
Residents and volunteers – including one dressed like a sheep – helped to celebrate the patron saint a day early, on February 29.