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Tag: Blackwood

Free public Wi-Fi finally comes to Blackwood town centre

Monday, April 24, 2023Monday, April 24, 2023

The internet will be available through the FreeCCBCWifi network, with users needing to register their details before using it for the first time.

Town mayor praises “total motivation and commitment” of Wales Air Ambulance

Wednesday, April 19, 2023Wednesday, April 19, 2023

During his year-long term as town Blackwood town mayor, Cllr George Edwards has been raising money for his chosen charity, the Wales Air Ambulance.

Firefighters extinguish electrical fire in shop on Blackwood High Street

Wednesday, April 12, 2023Wednesday, April 12, 2023

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called at around 1.48pm on Wednesday April 12.

Plans to convert empty garages into MOT centre and tyre workshop rejected

Tuesday, April 4, 2023Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Plans to convert empty garages in Blackwood have been refused due to the narrow lanes surrounding them.

Second oldest agricultural show in Wales celebrates 150 years

Tuesday, March 28, 2023Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The second oldest agricultural show in Wales, the Bedwellty Show, has celebrated its 150th anniversary.

Firm exporting to more than 50 countries officially opens new Blackwood base

Tuesday, March 21, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Atlantic Service Company has officially unveiled its new site on Hawtin Park Industrial Estate, Blackwood.

First ever Blackwood Spring Fair brings more than 8,000 visitors to town

Wednesday, March 8, 2023Wednesday, March 8, 2023

More than 8,000 people descended on Blackwood as the town held its first spring fair on Saturday March 4.

The American missionary who is helping the borough’s residents

Friday, March 3, 2023Monday, March 6, 2023

Rockwell Palmer, 19, landed in the UK 18 months ago and has been helping people out with day-to-day tasks.

A warm St David’s Day welcome at Blackwood’s Libanus Lifestyle

Wednesday, March 1, 2023Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Songs, Welsh cakes, poetry, and cawl were the order of the day at a special St David’s Day event at community hub Libanus Lifestyle.

Development of National Significance: Manmoel Common Wind Farm

Friday, February 24, 2023Friday, February 24, 2023

Proposed development at Manmoel Common.

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