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Tag: Blackwood

New tattoo studio could be coming to the high street

Monday, June 20, 2022Monday, June 20, 2022

A tattoo studio could become a permanent fixture on Blackwood High Street – at the former office of a Labour Senedd Member.

Free town centre Wi-Fi comes to Bargoed and Ystrad Mynach – with more on the way

Thursday, June 16, 2022Thursday, June 16, 2022

Free public access Wi-Fi is now available in both Bargoed and Ystrad Mynach town centres, having already been installed in Rhymney and Risca.

It’s all singing and dancing for Parkinson’s

Tuesday, June 14, 2022Thursday, June 16, 2022

Since 2018, instructor Yvette Halfhide and vocalist Helen Woods have been helping those in and around Blackwood deal with Parkinson’s through singing and dancing classes. 

Volunteers keeping buzzy with new community centre beehives

Wednesday, June 8, 2022Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Libanus Lifestyle, in Blackwood, received more than £4,700 to install the hives on the chapel roof and invest in professional beekeeping equipment and training.

Caerphilly County Borough Council planning notice

Wednesday, June 1, 2022Wednesday, July 6, 2022

– Blackwood
– Llanbradach
– Rudry
– Mountain Road
– Machen
– Mynyddislwyn

Teenage girl in hospital after being hit by car

Friday, May 27, 2022Friday, May 27, 2022

A 14-year-old girl was hit by a car in Blackwood at around 8.20am this morning.

Blackwood thief recalled to prison by police

Thursday, May 26, 2022Thursday, May 26, 2022

Steven Powell, 36, from Blackwood, breached the conditions of his release from prison.

School pupils take to the catwalk to highlight environmental impact of fast fashion

Monday, May 23, 2022Monday, May 23, 2022

Children at Libanus Primary in Blackwood redesigned unwanted clothes before showing them off at their school ‘Trash-ion show’.

Council should fine supermarkets to tackle abandoned trolleys, councillor demands

Monday, May 23, 2022Monday, May 23, 2022

Blackwood councillor Nigel Dix wants tougher enforcement action after finding a significant amount of trolleys dumped in the Sirhowy River.

First Minister confirms new direct bus service to Grange Hospital

Thursday, May 19, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

A new direct bus service connecting Blackwood and Newbridge to the Grange University Hospital is set to be on the road within the next few weeks.

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