Councillors have backed plans to tackle the issue of trolley dumping after a significant amount were found in the Sirhowy River.
Tag: Blackwood
Councillor wins award for bowel cancer awareness campaigning
In 2019, Cllr Etheridge was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 60. Since then, he has endeavoured to raise awareness of the disease.
Arrest made in connection with Blackwood Market trader murder 27 years ago
A man wanted in connection with the murder of Blackwood Market trader Jaswant Singh Sandhu has been arrested in Pakistan.
New tattoo studio could be coming to the high street
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
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
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
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
– Blackwood
– Llanbradach
– Rudry
– Mountain Road
– Machen
– Mynyddislwyn
Teenage girl in hospital after being hit by car
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
Steven Powell, 36, from Blackwood, breached the conditions of his release from prison.