Police are appealing for information after a spate deliberate grass fires in the Blackwood area. Over the last three weeks Gwent Police has received five reports of grass fires – three in…
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Warning to Pontllanfraith residents after thieves target area
Gwent Police are warning residents to keep a closer eye on their property and report any suspicious activity after a spike in reported incidents throughout the Pontllanfraith area overnight between March 30…
Murderer of Blackwood man sentenced to life for homeless shelter stabbing
The murderer of a Blackwood man at a Newport homeless shelter has been jailed for life.Rhys Jones, 36, died from his injuries after being stabbed 13 times by Rhys Barnes in Clarence…
Blackwood dad skydiving for autism charity after son’s diagnosis
A father from Blackwood is raising awareness about autism by taking on a terrifying 10,000ft skydive.
Illegally parked motorists in Blackwood targeted by Gwent Police
Gwent Police is cracking down on illegal parking in Blackwood after officers issued over 40 Traffic Offence Reports in one day.
Newbridge man jailed after he threatened people with a BB gun in Blackwood pub
A Newbridge man has been jailed for 15 months after he smuggled a BB gun into a Blackwood pub and then threatened drinkers with the weapon.At around 10pm on Friday, October 23,…
Police crackdown on Illegal parking in Blackwood town centre
Police officers targeted illegal parking in Blackwood town centre over the weekend, February 6 and 7.Thirty-two traffic offence reports were issued to motorists after complaints from residents.Traffic offence reports are issued by…
Reservist from Blackwood recognised for service in first Armed Forces in Wales Awards
An Army reservist from Blackwood has been recognised at the inaugural Armed Forces in Wales Awards for his committed service in uniform.
Appeal after Blackwood man glassed
Police are appealing for information after a 66-year-old man was assaulted on Woodbine Road, Blackwood.The man was walking along the road in the direction of High Street at approximately 11am on Tuesday,…
Police name 58-year-old victim of fatal A467 Newbridge crash
The 58-year-old victim of a fatal car crash which happened in Newbridge has been named by police.Paul Derek Daley, from Cefn Fforest, was killed when the Citroen C3 he was a passenger…