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Tag: Blackwood

Former mayor and Argoed councillor receives British Empire Medal

Tuesday, August 20, 2019Wednesday, August 21, 2019

During his spell as Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough in 2015/16, Leon Gardiner helped raise around £18,000 for Ty Hafan and MacMillan.

Police recall Blackwood man to prison after breaching license conditions

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Police have appealed for information on the whereabouts of James Daniel Rowlands, who was released from prison on February 1 this year.

Volunteers collect almost 450 bags of litter

Thursday, August 1, 2019Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Blackwood Action on Litter Community Group, which was set up by Pontllanfraith residents Donna Szarun and Sali Daniels, meets up every month for regular litter picks.

Over-60s hockey team prove age is just a number

Thursday, July 18, 2019Thursday, July 18, 2019

The side competed at the Home Nations tournament in London before winning silver at the European Championships in Antwerp, Belgium.

£5,000 pledged for start-up support grants

Thursday, June 27, 2019Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Over the last year, the scheme has helped 12 new businesses to launch.

Parking charge increases set to come into action

Friday, June 21, 2019Friday, June 21, 2019

From Monday, July 1, hourly and daily rates on council-owned car parks are set to go up by 20p, while weekly parking rates will increase by £1.

Beach party coming to Blackwood

Friday, June 21, 2019Friday, June 21, 2019

Blackwood town centre is set to be transformed into a summer paradise on Saturday, June 29.

Distraction burglary in Blackwood

Thursday, June 20, 2019Thursday, June 20, 2019

The victim was at home when a man knocked on the door claiming to be from Charter Housing Association.

Man arrested after woman allegedly sexually assaulted in taxi

Monday, June 17, 2019Tuesday, June 18, 2019

The woman was travelling alone in the taxi from Cardiff city centre to Blackwood on April 24.

“Tip of the iceberg” if homes development went ahead

Friday, May 24, 2019Thursday, May 23, 2019

The developer was refused planning permission by Caerphilly County Borough Council to build on six fields north of the Grove Park estate last November.

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