A 63-year-old man from Blackwood accused of illegally felling around 200 ancient trees failed to appear at a court hearing today, Friday, August 4.
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Warning after man posing as council worker attempts to enter Blackwood homes
A man dressed in hi-vis clothing tried to scam his way into people’s homes at a council-run sheltered housing complex in Blackwood.
Job centres in Bargoed and Blackwood to move to new premises
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that job centres in Bargoed and Blackwood towns will relocate to new premises.
Fire which broke out at Blackwood children’s home was “accidental”
An investigation into a fire at a children’s home in Blackwood over the weekend has found that the blaze was accidental.
More support needed for mobile cancer care units, claims Islwyn MP
Islwyn Member of Parliament Chris Evans has called on the local health board to give more support for a cancer charity’s mobile care units.
Blackwood youth worker jailed for 11 years after watching rape of boy, 6, via the internet
A former youth worker who watched a live stream over the internet of a six-year-old boy being raped has been jailed for 11 years, following an investigation by the National Crime Agency.
Blackwood community group brings Tenovus Cancer Care mobile unit to town
A Blackwood group with community interests at its heart has teamed up with a national cancer charity to offer residents a free health check today in the town.
Taekwondo: Lauren Williams vows to learn from late loss
Teenage taekwondo sensation Lauren Williams vowed to learn a valuable lesson after suffering late defeat in her World Championship quarter-final.
8,000 visitors enjoy Blackwood Beach Party
More than 8,000 visitors took part in a weekend of sizzling summer fun throughout Blackwood town centre.
Family of Tunisia beach shooting victim Trudy Jones await judge’s report into legal action against tour operator TUI
The family of a care worker, killed during a terrorist shooting in Tunisia, are waiting for a judge to publish his report as part of legal proceedings against holiday operator TUI.