Books containing information about those who fell during the First World War have returned to Blackwood Library.The three books were created by the Blackwood District Heritage Association and dedicate a page to…
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Mum vows to use young Blackwood musician’s cancer fight to inspire innovative students
The mother of a young musician from Blackwood, who died from cancer, is raising money to set up a memorial award in his name.
Number of jobseekers in Caerphilly County Borough down as sanctions on benefits fall
The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) has fallen by 18% in Caerphilly County Borough compared to last year.
Opponents to Bargoed cinema keep pressure on
Within Caerphilly County Borough Council’s approved budget was a £4 million loan to fund the building of a cinema in Bargoed.
Football: Coed Duon Dragons beat Caernarfon in extra time to reach final of FAW Girls Cup
Coed Duon Dragons are into the final of the FAW Under-16 Girls Cup after beating Caernarfon Town 4-3 after extra time in Newtown on March 8.
St David’s Day celebrated across Caerphilly County Borough
St David’s Day was celebrated across Caerphilly County Borough with special concerts taking place simultaneously in four town centres.The festivities saw bands and choirs performing the Welsh national anthem amidst a packed…
Blackwood girls storm to semi-final as fight for league top spot continues
A girls’ football team based in Blackwood have reached the semi-final of a top Welsh cup, just five seasons after forming in 2009.Coed Duon Dragons will play Caernarfon Town in Newtown on…
Free entry to Caerphilly Castle as St David’s Day celebrated
Caerphilly Castle will be open for free as St David’s Day is celebrated across the county borough over the weekend.
Blackwood residents told to be vigilant after series of thefts
Blackwood residents have been warned to be extra vigilant after a series of thefts in the area.
Police issue CCTV images in appeal over Blackwood Working Men’s Club burglary
Gwent Police has issued these CCTV images following a break-in at Blackwood Working Men’s Club, on Woodbine Road, in December last year.The break-in happened at about 11.40pm on Sunday December 28 and…