Blackwood Miners’ Institute could be run independently by as early as July 2026, under new plans.
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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.
New Chartist memorial unveiled in Blackwood
A new Chartist mural in Blackwood town centre has been completed, remembering a key movement which helped bring about political change in the UK.
Blackwood Spring Fair is back this weekend
Blackwood Spring Fair returns for a third year this weekend, bringing food and crafts, funfair rides and entertainment to High Street.
Council axing ‘invaluable’ safety warden scheme as part of budget cuts
Gwent Police has said they have the ability to allocate additional officers to patrol areas after the council axed its “invaluable” community safety warden service.
Councillor receives ‘hundreds’ of letters from pupils protesting leisure centre closure
Labour councillor Shane Williams, who represents Cefn Fforest, has received letters from children of nearby schools ahead of a protest outside the village leisure centre.
Cocaine dealer arrested in Rhymney jailed
A drug dealer has been jailed after police caught him after they were called following a report he was “unresponsive” in his car.