The results of a tuberculosis screening programme will be announced next week, following a confirmed case linked to Blackwood Comprehensive.
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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.
Council’s out of hours phoneline goes down while street flooded
On Monday, anyone who attempted to contact Caerphilly County Borough Council on its out of hours number was met with an answerphone message.
Bus station toilets could close if vandalism and fee-dodging continues
Blackwood Bus Station toilets could be closed if vandalism and fee-dodging continues, the chair of the Caerphilly County Borough Taxi Drivers’ Association has warned.
Drug dealer who ran away from police naked jailed alongside girlfriend
Jack Cox, 27, and Alana Morgan, 32, both from Blackwood, were sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court.
Planning inquiry into 300 homes in Grove Park should be reopened, MS says
Speaking in the Senedd, Plaid Cymru member Peredur Owen Griffiths raised the issue of Persimmon’s plans to construct 300 homes on fields around Heol y Cefn, near Cefn Fforest.
Councillor Kevin Etheridge named community champion at national awards
Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge has said he is “overwhelmed” after being named Community Champion of the year at a prestigious awards ceremony.