Karen Britton, who died aged 54 from cancer, was said to have amazed her colleagues with her vitality in the final months of her life as she fought the illness.
Tag: Blackwood
Questions asked over new playground built next to busy road
The playground has been built in Pontllanfraith to replace a park lost to a new 123-home development.
Caerphilly County Borough Council planning notice
– Oakdale
– Caerphilly
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– Blackwood
“Small number” of tuberculosis cases after school screenings
A “small number” of tuberculosis cases have been reported after testing at Blackwood Comprehensive School.
School crossing patrol motion rejected, but Blackwood School patrol to be reviewed
Councillors have rejected a motion to review the council’s school crossing patrol service – but the decision not to replace the patrol at Blackwood Primary School will be reassessed.
Tuberculosis screening results to be announced next week
The results of a tuberculosis screening programme will be announced next week, following a confirmed case linked to Blackwood Comprehensive.
Investigation after Tuberculosis case discovered at school
According to PHW, there is “nothing to suggest” the case was contracted at the school.
19-year-old beauty student “challenging stereotypes” by launching roofing firm
“I don’t think many people expect a 19-year-old woman who is studying beauty therapy in college to launch her own roofing company.”
Rotary club members fill their trollies for £500 foodbank donation
Around £500 worth of food was donated to a foodbank in the run-up to Christmas, thanks to the efforts of Blackwood Rotary Club.
School lollipop patrol axe “totally unacceptable”
Blackwood Primary School’s former lollipop lady is not being replaced, despite the school having had a crossing patrol since it opened in 2001.