A 16-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of wounding after two men were stabbed in Blackwood.A man from Blackwood, aged 29, is in a critical condition at the University Hospital…
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Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men stabbed in Blackwood
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were stabbed in Blackwood. The arrested teen is in police custody after an incident on Bryn Road and…
New Blackwood cinema gets ready for gala opening night
The finishing touches are being put to a new independent cinema in Blackwood town centre.The Maxime, which was originally opened as a cinema in 1939, will open its doors once again to…
Sister of missing Manic Street Preachers’ guitarist Richard Edwards backs new ‘After Missing’ project
The sister of missing Manic Street Preacher guitarist Richard Edwards has backed a new project funded by the Big Lottery.The charity Missing People will receive close to £500,000 over three years to…
Thousands enjoy summer fun at Blackwood Beach Party
Thousands of visitors enjoyed some summer fun at Blackwood Beach Party last weekend.The high street was transformed into a spectacular seaside complete with rides, sideshows, entertainers and sand. Local shops got into…
Man’s body found in Blackwood
A man was found dead in Blackwood in the early hours of Sunday morning, June 15.
Blackwood’s Maes Manor Hotel bought out of administration for £520,000
Blackwood’s Maes Manor Hotel was bought out of administration for £520,000, a new report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has revealed.
Blackwood business breakfast a success
Islwyn MP Chris Evans hosted a business breakfast at the Maes Manor, Blackwood, on Friday May 16 with Chris Leslie MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury.Mr Evans, who is Parliamentary Private…
Labour wins Caerphilly County Borough Council Blackwood by-election
Labour has won the Caerphilly County Borough Council by-election in Blackwood.
Cllr Allan Rees won the election on April 24.
Paralysed Blackwood man awarded £450,000 compensation from Aneurin Bevan Health Board after birth errors
A young dad from Blackwood has been awarded £450,000 in compensation 23 years after he was born unable to use his left arm following errors made by doctors during his birth.Jamie Lewis,…