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Tag: Blackwood

School crossing patrol will not return despite backlash

Tuesday, January 3, 2023Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Despite calls from residents and local councillors, a school crossing patrol in Blackwood will not be reinstated.

Police appeal after man, 79, attacked in Blackwood High Street

Friday, December 30, 2022Friday, December 30, 2022

Police are investigating after a 79-year-old man was attacked in Blackwood High Street.

Christmas tree could be taken down if vandals keep attacking it

Tuesday, December 13, 2022Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Councillors have warned Blackwood Market’s Christmas tree could be taken down if vandals continue to attack it.

Teen arrested in connection with Blackwood knifepoint robbery

Monday, December 5, 2022Monday, December 5, 2022

The robbery happened in Cefn Road, Blackwood, at around 6.45pm on Thursday, November 24.

Woman robbed at knifepoint in Blackwood

Friday, December 2, 2022Friday, December 2, 2022

The robbery happened in Cefn Road, Blackwood, at around 6.45pm on Thursday, November 24.

Former pub could be converted into five-bedroom home

Wednesday, November 30, 2022Wednesday, November 30, 2022

A closed-down pub in Blackwood could be turned into a home, if plans are approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

HSBC announces its Blackwood bank branch will close next year

Wednesday, November 30, 2022Monday, December 5, 2022

The Blackwood High Street branch will close next July and is one of more than 100 set to close across the UK next year.

Police relaunch knife amnesty bins as part of nationwide campaign

Tuesday, November 15, 2022Tuesday, November 15, 2022

A knife amnesty bin has been set up at Blackwood Police Station in an attempt to deter knife crime.

Man charged after JCB driven into car and house

Tuesday, November 15, 2022Tuesday, November 15, 2022

A man has appeared in court accused of drunkenly driving a stolen JCB into a house and then using it to damage two cars.

£51k spent on CCTV cameras to tackle town’s antisocial behaviour “epidemic”

Tuesday, November 15, 2022Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Gwent Police has spent £51,000 on surveillance in an attempt to tackle antisocial behaviour in Blackwood town centre.

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