Blackwood-based charity Disability Can Do urgently needs volunteer drivers to help launch its new Transport Support Service.
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Family and friends pay tribute to bakery giant Colin Brace
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
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
A charity Carols and Cava evening raised £450 for Tenovus Cancer Care.
Former Blackwood Post Mistress celebrates 100th birthday
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.
Door staff of Blackwood club suspended after man thrown to the floor
Security staff of a Blackwood nightclub have been suspended after video footage of a man being thrown to the floor went viral.
Blackwood children’s home closed following staff suspensions
A children’s care home in Blackwood has been closed pending an investigation into “inappropriate” text messages sent by staff via WhatsApp.Earlier this month, seven staff members were suspended from Coed Duon House,…
Over 100 firearms handed in to Gwent Police during two week surrender
Blackwood police station had the second highest number of firearms handed in across Gwent during a recent two-week nationwide surrender.
Police appeal after men assaulted outside Blackwood pub
Two men were hospitalised after an altercation outside of a pub in Blackwood.
Football: Lee Kendall leaves England Women’s role after being cleared by FA investigation
Lee Kendall has left his role as England women’s goalkeeping coach, despite being cleared in a Football Association investigation into allegations of “unacceptable behaviour”.