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Tag: Blackwood

Former rugby league coach and player dies aged 69

Tuesday, September 1, 2020Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Greg Ashcroft, who coached Blackwood Bulldogs and Valley Cougars, has died.

More than £30k of theft and damage at building sites

Friday, August 28, 2020Friday, August 28, 2020

The thefts took place at building sites in Aberbargoed and Blackwood.

£19,000 donation for Blackwood and District Foodbank

Monday, August 24, 2020Monday, August 24, 2020

With demand already high, and expected to get higher, Blackwood and District Foodbank has welcomed a £19,000 donation towards its work.The foodbank, which is part of the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks,…

Calls for bridle paths to be reopened and maintained

Tuesday, August 18, 2020Tuesday, August 18, 2020

A horse rider has warned the condition of the paths is deteriorating and is now in a ‘dangerous’ state due to not being maintained.

Al fresco dining coming to a high street near you

Friday, August 14, 2020Friday, August 14, 2020

Outdoor dining is set to be introduced in Blackwood and Risca high streets under plans announced by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Tributes paid to “warm, caring and respected” teacher

Friday, August 14, 2020Friday, August 14, 2020

Mrs Morgan, who was subject leader for Design Technology, had taught at Blackwood Comprehensive for 23 years.

A* pupil inspired by Covid-19 to pursue a career in medical research

Thursday, August 13, 2020Thursday, August 13, 2020

Josie Wood, from Blackwood, achieved one A* and three A grades in her A-levels.

‘Take advantage of free parking’ – councillor urges after parking complaints

Wednesday, August 12, 2020Saturday, August 15, 2020

A councillor is urging motorists to make the most of free parking in town centre car parks after complaints of parking on pavements.

Reopened Blackwood cinema welcomes more than 160 customers on first day

Tuesday, August 4, 2020Tuesday, August 4, 2020

The cinema is operating on a reduced capacity to accommodate social distancing measures.

Blackwood cinema “back in business” on August 3

Thursday, July 23, 2020Thursday, July 23, 2020

It is expected that the cinema will be able to sell food and drink when it reopens.

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