A councillor and a charity boss have said homelessness in Blackwood is reaching an all-time high, as the council insists it’s “proactively tackling a complex issue”.
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Concerns over destruction of hedgerow at housing development
Planning officials are investigating concerns over the destruction of hedgerow at a Taylor Wimpey housing development in Blackwood.
Support for new work to tackle ‘blight’ of empty high-street units
A last-minute deal for a £4.5 million loan will help revitalise Bargoed and Blackwood’s high streets, Caerphilly County Borough Council believes.
Charity trek sees thousands raised for young cricketers
Blackwood Town and Machen Cricket Club were two of a dozen clubs who have completed a 38-mile sponsored walk across the valleys.
Former supermarket building sold at auction
A former supermarket building which was once earmarked for a major redevelopment has been sold at auction for £125,000.
Independent future for Blackwood Miners’ Institute after ‘mothball’ plan scrapped
Blackwood Miners’ Institute could be run independently by as early as July 2026, under new plans.
Blackwood Spring Fair draws 6,000 visitors to town
A range of entertainment was on offer, including food and craft fairs and funfair rides, as well as animal displays, crazy golf and more.
Charity wins £30k ‘Stute contract as decisions loom over venue’s future
A charity which runs several arts venues has been awarded a contract worth almost £30,000 to look at how Blackwood Miners’ Institute could be run in the future.
Eight men deny violent disorder after Blackwood and Newbridge ‘brawl’
Eight men have appeared at Cardiff Crown Court charged with violent disorder after two mass brawls in Blackwood and Newbridge last month.
£1,000 donation to heart charity set up in 15-year-old’s memory
Jack’s Appeal was set up in 2013, a year after the passing of young athlete Jack Thomas, from Oakdale, at the age of just 15.