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.
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“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.
Council’s housing office closes in Blackwood – is it the right decision?
Caerphilly County Borough Council has permanently closed its housing office in Blackwood, moving services to the town’s library.
Decision to close cinemas from Friday slammed
Cinemas in Wales will be forced to closed due to new coronavirus restrictions announced by Welsh Government.
Sainsbury’s confirms Argos closure in Blackwood
Retailer Sainsbury’s has confirmed the permanent closure of Argos in Blackwood.
Woman, 74, killed after being hit by car
The unnamed woman was struck by a blue Toyota Yaris on Bryn Road, in Pontllanfraith, at around 8.25am on Monday (November 9).
Anger as more than 40 extra homes could be built on greenfield site
Contentious plans for a development on fields in Cwmgelli, Blackwood, were approved on appeal after initially being refused by Caerphilly County Borough Council in 2015.
Blackwood’s Maxime cinema to reopen on November 9
It is expected that the cinema will be able to sell food and drink when it reopens.
300 homes will not be built after Welsh Government reject planning appeal
A scheme to build 300 homes on green space has been rejected by the Welsh Government after a lengthy planning battle.