An award-winning Blackwood café has expanded with a new branch in Cardiff.Esther and George Apoussidis, the husband and wife team behind Coffee Continental, have opened its second branch in the Castle Arcade…
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New food co-op launched for Caerphilly town
A new food co-operative has been launched in Caerphilly town to help people struggling with increasing food bills. The food co-op is open to everyone and offers locally-sourced fresh produce at £3 a…
Blackwood to get new cinema
The Maxime, which is currently a Top Ten bingo hall, on High Street has been sold to company Picturedrome Cinemas, based in Bognor Regis.
New product launch for Blackwood confectionery company
Blackwood-based confectionery company Bon Bon Buddies is launching its second own-brand product.Better known for manufacturing sweets using licensed characters, such as those from Disney, the company has launched its new space-themed Nanobytes….
Blackwood student joins Team GB
A woman from Blackwood has qualified to represent Team GB in the triathlon World Championships in London next month. Leigh Jenkins, 22, from Blackwood, will compete in the 20 to 24 age…
Lidl and Home Bargains set for Blackwood Gate Retail Park
Blackwood Gate Retail Park could soon be home to retail chains Lidl and Home Bargains, its owner has said.Linnell Investments have said the retailers, and others, are interested in occupying units at…
Sister of missing Manic Street Preacher’s thank you for fundraising
The sister of missing Manic Street Preachers star Richey Edwards has thanked players of the People’s Postcode Lottery for raising more than £2m for a charity helping relatives affected by a disappearance.Rachel…
Man charged over Blackwood Poundstretcher arson
A man has been arrested and charged with arson by police investigating the Blackwood Poundstretcher blaze.The early morning fire on May 1 this year, which took place on Wednesday last week, caused…
Officers deliver baby outside Blackwood Police Station
Police officers based at Blackwood Police Station yesterday stepped in to deliver a baby after a 38-year-old woman from Maesycwmmer went into labour on a grass verge outside.The woman, who was travelling…
Wayne David attacks Prime Minister for not replying to blind couple
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has attacked Prime Minister David Cameron for not responding to a letter sent by a blind couple affected by the “Bedroom Tax”.Mr and Mrs Goodwin, who have lived…