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Tag: Blackwood

Primary school crossing patrol to return after hundreds sign petition

Friday, May 10, 2024Friday, May 10, 2024

Blackwood Primary School is set to finally have a lollipop person again after a petition to bring back the service was signed by more than 450 people.

Spring events pull in the crowds and hailed a success

Wednesday, May 8, 2024Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Saturday May 4 saw Bargoed’s May Fair – the final event of the spring, before Risca hosts its beach party next month.

Planned apartments will address ‘significant need for affordable housing’

Tuesday, May 7, 2024Tuesday, May 7, 2024

GHR Developments wants to turn part of a privately-owned pay-and-display car park in Market Place into a mixture of one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Charity founder given One Show surprise

Monday, May 6, 2024Monday, May 6, 2024

The founder of a charity which helps the homeless was surprised with a thank you by the BBC’s One Show.

Blackwood men recalled to prison by police

Friday, May 3, 2024Friday, May 24, 2024

Gwent Police is appealing to for information to find Paul Williams, 51, and Yarran Watkins, 30, both from Blackwood.

Notice of application for a premises licence: Blackwood Golf Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024Thursday, May 2, 2024

Notice is given that Blackwood Golf Club have applied to Caerphilly County Borough Council for a premises licence in respect of the Blackwood Golf Club.

Air cadets treated to ride in a Chinook which landed in Blackwood

Tuesday, April 30, 2024Tuesday, April 30, 2024

It’s not everyday a Chinook helicopter lands in Blackwood – but locals were stunned to watch the military vehicle land at the Showfield last night.

Petrol station shop applies for alcohol licence

Friday, April 26, 2024Friday, April 26, 2024

Euro Garages Ltd has bid for a booze licence for the Asda Express garage at 235 High Street.

Criminal recalled to prison following release

Wednesday, April 24, 2024Wednesday, April 24, 2024

A criminal who was jailed for possessing an offensive weapon has been recalled to prison following his release.

Cricket club wins drinking area bid despite neighbours’ boundary worries

Tuesday, April 23, 2024Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Patrons at Blackwood Town Cricket Club will be allowed to drink alcohol outside, in the spring and summer, in an area to the east of the clubhouse.

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