Ex-council leader Philippa Marsden and the founder of Blackwood-based charity HCT, Hayley Thomas, are to be awarded.
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Independents say they feel “gagged” by council leadership
Councillors from both Ynysddu and Blackwood have expressed frustrations over what they say is a lack of engagement and co-operation between Labour and Independent elected members.
“Out of our hands”: Town council defends decision to cancel Blackwood Beach Party
Members of Blackwood Town Council have defended the decision to cancel the town’s beach party after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen’s funeral to be livestreamed at cinema
Maxime Cinema on Blackwood High Street will be live streaming the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday September 19, free of charge.
Blackwood Beach Party cancelled following death of Queen Elizabeth II
Blackwood Beach Party has been cancelled following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Blackwood Town Council has announced.
Blackwood Beach Party returns this month
On Saturday, September 10, Blackwood High Street will be transformed into an urban beach party with plentiful sand, deckchairs and buckets and spades to keep the whole family entertained.
Gas road works delayed after residents would have been ‘trapped’ in their street
Work by Wales and West Utilities to upgrade gas pipes in Blackwood has been delayed after residents voiced concerns they would be trapped in their street.
Baptist minister returns home after 35 years to lead church where he got married
On September 3, Andy Baker will be be inducted as the new minister at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Blackwood – 35 years after leaving his home town.
Televisions, cash and a cement mixer stolen in primary school burglary
It’s believed that Libanus Primary School was broken into twice over the weekend.
Rotary club pledges to support foodbank as cost of living crisis worsens
As the cost of living continues to rise, the Rotary Club of Blackwood has pledged to do its bit to help support Rhymney Valley Foodbank.