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Tag: Blackwood

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.

Parking restrictions in place on Caerphilly Mountain for fireworks display

Friday, November 1, 2019

Fireworks season is upon us once again, and residents can choose from several displays being held across Caerphilly County Borough.

Police looking for Pontllanfraith man and warn public not to approach him

Friday, November 1, 2019

Police say they would like to speak to Gary Cargill about an alleged theft committed in Blackwood on Thursday, October 17.

Thomas Cook stores to reopen after Hays deal

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Independently-owned company Hays Travel bought 555 stores from stricken Thomas Cook – including its stores in Caerphilly town and Blackwood.

Modern day slavery talk held in Blackwood

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

There was a denial that modern day slavery was an issue in Wales, according to the country’s anti-slavery co-ordinator.

Plans for new fish and chip shop in Blackwood approved

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

The site, which was previously used as a dance studio, has been vacant since June.

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