The Maxime, which is currently a Top Ten bingo hall, on High Street has been sold to company Picturedrome Cinemas, based in Bognor Regis.
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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…
Man wanted in connection with Blackwood Poundstretcher arson
Gwent Police would like to speak to this man in connection with an arson attack on a Poundstretcher store.Stephen John Powell, 27, is described as white, 5 ft 10 inches tall and…
Deliberate fire at abandoned building site in Blackwood
A fire crew from Cefn Fforest was called to a deliberate fire at an abandoned building site near Blackwood.One appliance attended at the site at The Rise, Fairview, at 12.04am on Wednesday…