A 23-year-old woman was the target of a would-be robber, who tried to steal her handbag as she walked down the street alone.The victim was walking along Fair View, near to the…
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Penallta man sentenced after he was caught selling fake tobacco and cigarettes
A Penallta man has been handed a suspended sentence after he admitted selling fake cigarettes and tobacco in pubs.Michael Khakias, 70, of Buzzard Close, Penallta, appeared before Newport Crown Court on November…
Family pay emotional tribute to Tunisian shooting victim Trudy Jones
Tributes have been paid to a Blackwood carer, who died in the Tunisian beach attack this year, at the Wales Care Awards.
Youngsters caught flouting TV licence across Caerphilly County Borough
Ninety-eight people between the ages of 18 and 25 were caught without a TV licence in the past year, according to new figures released by industry body TV Licensing.
Man ‘threatened’ with air pistol in VIP area of Blackwood club
A Newbridge man has been arrested after a man was reportedly threatened with an imitation firearm at a Blackwood club.
Firework displays ready to light up Caerphilly County Borough skies
It’s that time of year again for us all to look to the sky and say “ooohh” and Caerphilly town, Bargoed and Blackwood all have organised firework displays.
Blackwood woman scoops £1,000 playing Wales Air Ambulance Lottery
A Blackwood woman hit the jackpot on her 80th birthday, winning £1,000 as part of Wales Air Ambulance’s Lifesaving Lottery.Pamela Hawkins celebrated her birthday on October 10 – the same day she…
Blackwood man saves woman’s life after talking her out of Chartist Bridge jump
A Blackwood man who used the experience of his own depression and anxiety to talk a young woman out of suicide has been commended.
Appeal over car damage in Blackwood and Polntllanfraith
Police are appealing for information after two instances of criminal damage in Pontllanfraith and Blackwood.The rear window of a Toyota Yaris, parked on Elgar Close in Fairview, Blackwood, was found to be…
New Aldi and Sports Direct open in Blackwood
Two new stores have opened at Blackwood Gate Retail Park adding to the new out-of-town development.