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.
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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.
School pupils take to the catwalk to highlight environmental impact of fast fashion
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
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
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.
Charity trek to raise awareness of breast cancer among young people
Nick O’Connor is aiming to raise £2,250 for CoppaFeel, and will be joined by 120 fellow-trekkers as he embarks upon the 100km trek.
New “trendy” cafe could be coming to high street
According to the application, the former tanning studio at 79 High Street has been vacant for a couple of years and could soon sell a variety of different teas and coffees.