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,…
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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…
Blackwood man, 58, killed in car crash on A467 in Newbridge
A 58-year-old man from Blackwood has been killed in a car crash on the A467 in Newbridge.A Citroen C3 and a VW Passat collided just off the Trecelyn roundabout at 9.55pm last…
Army veteran from Blackwood rebuilding life thanks to Help for Heroes
An Army veteran has spoken of how he is rebuilding his life after sustaining physical and psychological injuries on active service.
New drug safe scheme launched in Caerphilly and Blackwood towns
Gwent Police has launched a new drugs safe scheme for licensed premises.Licensing Officers have been delivering training to Designated Premises Supervisors (DPS) in pubs and clubs by showing them how to record,…
Exhibition marking Holocaust Memorial Day opens in Blackwood
An exhibition of artwork from school pupils will be displayed in a temporary pop-up gallery to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.A vacant shop in the Market Place, Blackwood, will be taken over on…
Blackwood girl in the running to be Britain’s Next Top Model
A 20-year-old “biker chick” from Blackwood is hoping to catch the eye of top TV judges on reality show Britain’s Next Top Model.