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Tag: Blackwood

Blackwood murder arrest man released with no further action

Wednesday, February 12, 2025Friday, February 14, 2025

A 39-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released with no further action from police.

New nursery opens thanks to government grant

Wednesday, February 12, 2025Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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

Wednesday, February 12, 2025Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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

Thursday, January 30, 2025Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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

Friday, January 24, 2025Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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

Friday, January 24, 2025Friday, January 24, 2025

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

Friday, January 24, 2025Friday, January 24, 2025

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

Thursday, January 9, 2025

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

Friday, January 3, 2025Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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

Thursday, January 2, 2025Thursday, January 2, 2025

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.

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