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Tag: Blackwood

Call to tackle antisocial behaviour in Blackwood after windows smashed at bus station and bins set alight in Cliff Road

Friday, March 16, 2018Friday, March 16, 2018

A Blackwood councillor has called for Gwent Police and Caerphilly County Borough Council to put more money into tackling antisocial behaviour in his ward.

Dog breeders from Caerphilly County Borough enjoy success at Crufts 2018

Friday, March 16, 2018Friday, March 16, 2018

Five proud dog owners officially have top pooches after their dogs came out as winners in their categories at the prestigious Crufts’ dog show held at the NEC, Birmingham, between March 8 and 11.

Paramedic from Blackwood and Paralympian from Ystrad Mynach shortlisted for St David Awards

Thursday, March 8, 2018Tuesday, March 20, 2018

A paramedic and a Paralympian have been named as finalists for the Welsh Government’s St David Award.

Stagecoach bus drivers in Blackwood raise £1,800 by shaving their heads in memory of late colleague

Wednesday, March 7, 2018Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Stagecoach bus drivers from the company’s Blackwood depot have raised £1,800 in memory of a former colleague who recently died from cancer.

Burst water main affecting residents in Blackwood and surrounding areas

Wednesday, March 7, 2018Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Residents in Pontllanfriath, Pennaen, Blackwood, Wyllie, Oakdale, and Ynysddu, have all been affected by a burst water main, Welsh Water has said.

Pontllanfraith charity Disability Can Do appeals for volunteer drivers needed

Tuesday, March 6, 2018Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Blackwood-based charity Disability Can Do urgently needs volunteer drivers to help launch its new Transport Support Service.

Family and friends pay tribute to bakery giant Colin Brace

Monday, February 19, 2018Friday, February 23, 2018

The head of Brace’s Bakery, 96-year-old Colin Brace, died on February 12 after a short illness.

Blackwood opticians raise almost £3,000 for eye charity

Friday, January 26, 2018

Two opticians from Blackwood have raised almost £3,000 for a charity that helps treat people without access to eyecare services.

Carols and Cava event in Blackwood raises £450 for Tenovus

Wednesday, January 24, 2018Friday, October 9, 2020

A charity Carols and Cava evening raised £450 for Tenovus Cancer Care.

Former Blackwood Post Mistress celebrates 100th birthday

Thursday, January 18, 2018Thursday, January 18, 2018

Mary-Gwen Davies, a resident of Hafod Care’s Tŷ Penrhos Care Home in Caerphilly, celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, January 3 surrounded by fellow residents and carers.

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