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Tag: Blackwood

Popular fish and chip shop celebrates its time so far in Cefn Fforest

Wednesday, December 11, 2024Wednesday, December 11, 2024

A fish and chip shop, named in memory of the owners’ late son, has celebrated its first nine months in Cefn Fforest.

Libanus Lifestyle’s community work praised by TV presenter Iolo Williams on visit

Tuesday, December 10, 2024Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Libanus Lifestyle’s community work praised by TV presenter Iolo Williams on visit

‘Huge relief’ as at-risk Blackwood Miners’ Institute given lifeline

Tuesday, December 3, 2024Thursday, December 5, 2024

Blackwood Miners’ Institute will remain open at least until the end of March 2026, in what has been called “a victory for common sense”.

Call for council to be ‘transparent’ over future of Blackwood Miners’ Institute

Monday, December 2, 2024Monday, December 2, 2024

The council currently subsidises the ‘Stute to £347,000 annually but claims it has to take “difficult decisions” to plug a £45 million budget gap.

Blackwood Winter Fair cancelled due to weather warning

Friday, November 22, 2024Wednesday, June 18, 2025

This weekend’s Blackwood Winter Fair has been called off following a Met Office weather warning.

Volunteers needed for community clean-up in Blackwood

Thursday, November 21, 2024Thursday, November 21, 2024

Groundwork Wales is calling on volunteers to help with its community clean-up in Blackwood next week.

Police targeting antisocial behaviour ‘hotspots’

Monday, November 18, 2024Monday, November 18, 2024

The operation has been running since April as part of a Home Office scheme, with Gwent Police targeting 18 ‘hotspot’ areas across Gwent – including two in Caerphilly County Borough.

Robber recalled to prison after breaching licence conditions

Thursday, November 7, 2024Thursday, November 7, 2024

Police are searching for Shaun Davies, 31, who has been recalled to prison after breaching the conditions of his release.

Print and embroidery shop opens in Blackwood after refurbishment works

Friday, November 1, 2024Friday, November 1, 2024

TSS Print and Embroidery have recently opened their new shop in Blackwood after receiving a £40,000 government grant.

‘Smallest shop’ measuring just 11.5 square metres to go under the hammer

Thursday, October 31, 2024Thursday, October 31, 2024

Debra Bisley, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “We believe that this is surely the smallest shop currently for sale in South Wales. Although it’s small it’s in an ideal spot for the right business.”

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