Plans for a new centre for younger people with dementia have been unveiled.Care provider Reach has worked with the Alzheimer’s Society’s local dementia forum in Gwent to develop the proposed centre which…
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Record number of visitors to Blackwood Christmas Market
Record numbers of visitors descended on Blackwood town centre over the weekend to enjoy the festive delights at the town’s annual Christmas market.Caerphilly County Borough Council has said footfall counters recorded a…
Appeal after Blackwood man and woman fail to appear in court
Gwent Police is appealing for information to find a man and a woman from Blackwood who both failed to attend court hearings.Court warrants have been issued for the arrest of Stephen James…
Blackwood man told to pay £1,600 by magistrates
An engineer has been ordered to pay more than £1,600 by magistrates after failing to make payments to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).Nigel Philip McBurney, 47, of Pengam Road, Blackwood, trading…
Town’s civic heroes honoured
Blackwood’s community heroes have been honoured in the town’s annual civic awards.Organised by Blackwood Town Council, the awards aim to recognise people who have made an outstanding contribution to community and civic…
Police warning over vehicle battery thefts across Caerphilly County Borough
Police are warning motorists to remain vigilant after a spate of battery thefts from vehicles.Battery thefts from vehicles and plant machinery have recently taken place in Blackwood, Bedwas, Caerphilly, Bargoed, Risca and…
Body of missing Blackwood man found in Pontllanfraith
The body of a missing 81-year-old Blackwood man has been found, Gwent Police has said.Derek Pontin was last seen on Bridge Street, Blackwood between 3.30pm and 4pm on November 7 by a…
Blackwood man, 82, goes missing
Police are are appealing for information to help find a missing 82-year-old man.Derek Pontin has been missing from his Blackwood home since yesterday (November 7).Mr Pontin was last seen on Bridge Street,…
Caerphilly County Borough town centre Christmas discount scheme to return
A town centre scheme offering shoppers a Christmas discount is to return for a second year.The Unique Places Christmas Discount Card was launched last year by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Town Centre…
Electric blankets fail safety checks at Blackwood event
More than 40% of electric blankets failed safety checks at a recent test held by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards Service.More than 40 residents received new free electric blankets following the…