A 24-year-old man has been taken to hospital after falling from the Chartist Bridge, Blackwood.
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Nigel Dix named new Independent Group leader
Blackwood councillor Nigel Dix has been chosen as the new leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s independent group.
‘Thank you’: Blackwood community cheer staff as Wilko store closes for the final time
Blackwood’s Wilko store has closed its doors for the final time, as around 100 people turned up in the rain to thank staff and wish them well.
Student, 21, brings home bronze from European Skills contest
Ruben Duggan, 21, who attends Coleg y Cymoedd, won a bronze medal in the Heating and Plumbing category at Euroskills in Gdansk, Poland.
Defibrillator returned to Blackwood after being vandalised for the fourth time
A life-saving defibrillator has been returned to Blackwood High Street after the casing housing the machine was vandalised in August.
Blackwood’s Wilko store set to close in less than a week after rescue deal collapses
Blackwood’s Wilko store will now close for good after a deal to rescue the stricken retailer fell through.
Blackwood masterplan criticised as senior councillor urges positivity
The council’s deputy leader has urged positivity after the authority’s draft masterplan for Blackwood was met with some local doubts and criticism.
Blackwood Wilko store not part of nationwide closures
Blackwood’s Wilko store will remain open as the retailer announces the 52 stores across the UK which are set to close next week.
Council drawing up regeneration masterplan to help improve town
A new town square or market, a food festival, and more bars and restaurants could all help Blackwood flourish in future, according to a new masterplan.
Falklands War veteran Denzil Connick has passed away aged 66
Falklands War veteran Denzil Connick has passed away aged 66, three months after receiving the British Empire Medal.