Caerphilly County Borough Council has been supporting the emergency services overnight dealing with a large fire at the Poundstretcher store in Blackwood.The High Street remains closed to all traffic and bus diversions…
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70 new jobs for Blackwood with 170 safeguarded as Seda UK announces £18m expansion
Seventy new jobs are be created in Blackwood with a further 170 safeguarded after a food packaging company announced an £18 million expansion.
Blackwood shop staff to raise cash for Macmillan
Brantano Staff in Blackwood will be raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support in a series of store-based events.On Thursday March 21 they will be holding a ladies’ night in the branch from…
Police warning to tradespeople after copper piping thefts
Copper piping is being stolen from the vans of tradespeople, Gwent Police has warned.In the last week there have been nine thefts of piping from the roof racks of vans in Caerphilly,…
Schools in fine voice for St David’s Day celebrations
Almost 600 school pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough joined together on Friday to celebrate St David’s Day at a series of special lunchtime concerts.Pupils from 19 schools across the county borough…
Absconded prisoners with links to Caerphilly County Borough back behind bars
Two prisoners who went on the run after absconding from a South Gloucestershire Open prison are now back behind bars.
Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly and Risca to hold St David’s Day celebrations
St David’s Day concerts will be taking place place at 12pm in Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly and Risca.The lunchtime concerts will be held at Bargoed’s Emporium Car Park, Blackwood Asda, Caerphilly’s Twyn Car…
Gwent Police Surgeries for Caerphilly County Borough, February 2013
The following police surgeries are being held in Caerphilly County Borough where residents can drop in for the opportunity to discuss local issues with officers.26 February 9.30am – Bargoed Library – Bargoed…
Five food banks now in operation in New Tredegar, Blackwood, Risca and Caerphilly
Five food banks are now in operation across Caerphilly County Borough Council, as the number of people using them in Wales tripled last year.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Town Centre Management team have…
One absconded prisoner arrested by Gwent Police
A prisoner who went on the run after absconding from a South Gloucestershire Open prison has been arrested by Gwent Police.Stephen Rees, aged 31, and Liam Ahearne, aged 24, absconded from HMP…