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Tag: Blackwood

Vow to change polling station after voters ‘put off’

Friday, December 20, 2019Friday, December 20, 2019

People heading to vote at Blackwood Comprehensive School were met with a locked gate at the usual back entrance to the site.

Police re-appeal for missing Blackwood man

Wednesday, December 11, 2019Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Nam Vo, who was reported missing more than a year ago, was last seen in May 2018 in Blackwood.

Cuts to bus service between Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach proposed

Tuesday, December 10, 2019Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Raillinc route 901 is the dedicated service linking Ystrad Mynach station with Blackwood, Pontllanfraith and Maesycwmmer.

Barbershop backed by council start-up grant

Tuesday, December 10, 2019Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The Modern Barber, which is located between Blackwood High Street and the market, has been opened by hair stylist Gillian Smith.

Dinner ladies crowned “Shining Stars” at awards ceremony

Thursday, November 28, 2019Saturday, November 30, 2019

Phyllis Levi of Blackwood Primary School and Joyce Hanford of Coed y Brain Primary School in Llanbradach scooped prizes at the Wales Local Authority Catering Association Awards.

Blackwood Primary School closes due to sickness bug

Friday, November 22, 2019Friday, November 22, 2019

Blackwood Primary School has closed following reports of a “gastrointestinal infection”.

Newbridge mum competes at Bodybuilding championships in New York

Thursday, November 21, 2019Thursday, November 21, 2019

Rhiannon Ahern finished sixth out of 18 competitors at the event.

Schools take part in Shakespeare festival

Thursday, November 21, 2019Thursday, November 21, 2019

The festival is run by the Shakespeare Schools Foundation, which says it is “deeply committed to reaching young people living in disadvantaged areas”.

Body found in New Tredegar identified as missing Blackwood man

Monday, November 11, 2019Monday, November 11, 2019

The body of Gareth Morris, who was reported missing on Friday, November 8, was found near New Tredegar Industrial Estate.

Family calls for more warnings after dad drowns in park pond

Friday, November 8, 2019Friday, November 8, 2019

A father-of-eight drowned when he swam in a country park pond with his best friend, an inquest has heard.

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