A 39-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released with no further action from police.
Tag: Blackwood
New nursery opens thanks to government grant
After nine successful years in Rogerstone, Greenfields Day Nursery has opened a brand-new childcare centre in Blackwood.
Council apologises after leaving football pitches unplayable
A football club were forced to postpone their match over the weekend after the council tore-up their home pitches during “planned maintenance work”.
Trainee film scheme helping young actors hailed a success in its second year
The Great Caerphilly Cheese Heist featuring local actor John Weldon is set to premiere in Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema next week.
Senior police officer vows to tackle antisocial behaviour in Blackwood
A senior police officer has vowed to tackle “mindless” and “unacceptable” antisocial behaviour in Blackwood – with the town’s deputy mayor saying it “has become worse than the Bronx”.
Night shelter opening date announced for rough-sleepers following delays
Following weeks of delays, Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced an opening date for its first night shelter, aimed at helping rough-sleepers.
Defibrillator installed in memory of a much-loved mum
In June 2021, Sarah Williams faced every person’s worst nightmare when her mum had a major heart attack in front of her.
‘Blackwood’s heritage saved’ as council abandons Miners’ Institute mothball plan
The future of the cultural venue had been under threat as part of council cost-cutting measures.
Council looking to lease former pizza café in Blackwood
Caerphilly County Borough Council is looking for someone to manage the award-winning Plaza Café on Market Square, Blackwood.
Residents ‘waiting weeks’ for bin collections in ‘perfect storm’ of delays
Bad weather and recent changes to collection rounds, along with “high volumes” of Christmas waste, were among the reasons for “significant delays” to the service.