Blackwood Archives

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.

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

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

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

Gwent Police is appealing for information to find Jamie Kent, from Crosskeys, who has been recalled to prison.

Chartist Bridge in Blackwood will be closed for 11 days over the next month while a scheduled structural inspection is carried out.

A police community support officer for Blackwood has won praise from the town mayor for making a “very positive impact”.

Residents and volunteers – including one dressed like a sheep – helped to celebrate the patron saint a day early, on February 29.

Aberbargoed Town Football Club are hoping to lift four trophies this season, and have already booked their spot in one cup final.

Mohammed Yamin, 53, of Adeline Street, Newport, was stopped by police in a covert operation on the A472 near Pontllanfraith in May last year.