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Tag: Blackwood

Gwent Police appeal for teen last seen almost a week ago

Thursday, August 10, 2023Thursday, August 10, 2023

Gwent Police has launched an appeal to find missing 17-year-old Kiera Jones, who was last seen on Friday August 4.

Helping Caring Team charity relaunches with new focus

Wednesday, August 9, 2023Wednesday, August 9, 2023

A charity which supports the homeless and those affected by poverty has relaunched with a new board of trustees.

“Something needs to be done”: Defibrillator vandalised for the fourth time

Tuesday, August 8, 2023Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Fortunately, the defibrillator itself, which costs around £1,300, was saved – but the plastic casing protecting it was destroyed.

Wilko has “no immediate” plans to close stores, despite calling in administrators

Thursday, August 3, 2023Thursday, August 3, 2023

Wilko, which has more than 400 stores across the UK – including one on Blackwood High Street – has said trading will continue “as usual”.

Final day for Blackwood’s HSBC branch as it closes its doors for good

Tuesday, July 25, 2023Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Blackwood High Street has now lost another bank following the closure of HSBC, which closed for good on Tuesday July 25.

Burglar arrested after being recalled to prison

Monday, July 24, 2023

Earlier this month, Gwent Police appealed for information on the whereabouts of 29-year-old Yarran Watkins.

Rail Linc bus service between Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach stops

Sunday, July 23, 2023Friday, July 21, 2023

A subsidised bus service connecting Blackwood town to Ystrad Mynach railway station has, as of Saturday July 22, stopped running.

Burglar wanted back behind bars after prison release

Monday, July 17, 2023Monday, July 17, 2023

Gwent Police has appealed for information on the whereabouts of 29-year-old Yarran Watkins.

Ladies rugby club gain promotion to top Welsh division after only two seasons

Saturday, July 15, 2023Friday, July 14, 2023

Blackwood Ladies RFC have gone from strength-to-strength since forming only two-years-ago, and are now set to play in the top tier of Welsh women’s rugby.

Charity cinema screening raises funds for Macmillan and Cancer Research

Friday, July 14, 2023Friday, July 14, 2023

Organised by Paul and Jennifer Taylor, who run The Rock bed and breakfast in Blackwood, the event was held at the town’s Maxime Cinema.

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