Housing developer Persimmon is seeking a Judicial Review into a Welsh Government decision to reject plans for 300 new homes on green space.
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874-mile walk to raise funds for new breast cancer unit
David Ellis, 75, from Blackwood, has taken on the challenge to raise funds for the new breast cancer unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr in Ystrad Mynach, which is set to open later this year.
Body discovery still being treated as “unexplained”
The body was found underneath Chartist Bridge, Blackwood, on December 22.
Hedgehog torturer arrested after being recalled to prison
Richard Coyle cut the hedgehog’s legs off, burned the animal and covered its head and eyes with hot candle wax in August last year.
Alcohol licence recommended for newsagent despite antisocial behaviour concerns
A Blackwood newsagent could be granted an alcohol licence, despite concerns over antisocial behaviour in the area.
Hedgehog torturer recalled to prison after release
Richard Coyle cut the hedgehog’s legs off, burned the animal and covered its head and eyes with hot candle wax in August last year.
Petition calls for road safety review “before somebody is killed”
A number of incidents have occurred on the road between Pengam and Blackwood in recent months, with a pedestrian hit and a car overturning.
Credit union has lent more than £1m since September
A Caerphilly-based credit union has said it’s broken all lending records as it helps its members deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Luxury” apartments and new shops approved for town
The former Tesco and Store Twenty One shop in Blackwood has been empty for several years, but the owner of the building has plans to bring it back into use.
Housebuilder’s legal action after 300 homes bid rejected
Legal action is being taken by housebuilder Persimmon after it was denied permission to build 300 homes on green space near Cefn Fforest.