A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after an 18-year-old woman was reportedly attacked in Blackwood in the early hours of Sunday morning.Gwent Police said it was investigating the alleged…
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Christmas markets set to go ahead this year
Christmas markets will be returning to Caerphilly County Borough in the coming weeks.
Council looking to increase business engagement with new trial
A 12-month trial of the new group was approved by the council’s cabinet in a meeting on Wednesday, November 10.
Dispersal order comes into force to tackle antisocial behaviour in town centre
A dispersal order has been put in place in Blackwood town centre by Gwent Police in an attempt to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Shop measuring just 11.5 square metres sells at auction
The unit, which is just one metre and 37 centimetres (4.5ft) wide, and 8.5 metres (28ft) deep, is squeezed between a shoe shop and an opticians.
Councillor nominated for community champion award
Blackwood independent councillor Kevin Etheridge has been shortlisted for a UK-wide award.
Town centre management group to get ‘freshen up’
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Town Centre Management Group is set to have a “freshen up” in a bid to attract more businesses to town centres.
Residents’ flooding fears realised after heavy rainfall
Residents living on Cwmgelli Villas were forced to take quick action to protect their homes after flooding during heavy rain.
Credit union becomes first in Wales to launch online shopping service
Smart Money Cymru CEO Mark White said the service is aimed at helping people with poor credit histories who are struggling to access finance.
Man’s death on Blackwood High Street was drugs-related
The death of a man who police had handcuffed on Blackwood High Street was drugs-related, an inquest has ruled.