Three Blackwood Comprehensive pupils have won the National Trading Standards Institute’s ‘Young Consumers of the Year Project 2012’ – sponsored by Halfords.The pupils had to research issues in relation to antisocial behaviour,…
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Caerphilly County Borough churches provide night shelters for rough sleepers
Churches across Caerphilly County Borough will be opening their doors to the homeless to provide shelter as part of a council-backed scheme.
Christmas shoppers flocked to Caerphilly County Borough town centres, figures reveal
The number of shoppers heading into town centres across the county borough increased in the week leading up to the big day, according to figures from Caerphilly County Borough Council.Caerphilly Council said…
Boy, 17, suffers burns in Blackwood nail bar fire
A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a fire at a Blackwood nail bar.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to a ground floor fire at Tracey and Chloe’s Nail…
Outdoor gym unveiled in Blackwood
A free to use outdoor gym has been unveiled at Blackwood Showfields.Caerphilly County Borough Council said it developed the facility after feedback from community groups and local residents.Councillor David Poole, cabinet member…
Police promise to get tough on shoplifters in Blackwood
Police in Blackwood have promised to get tough on shoplifters in the run-up to Christmas.
KFC Blackwood fined £2,600 for hygiene offences
Fast food chain KFC has been fined £2,600 over food hygiene offences at its Blackwood restaurant.
New weekly timetable for Caerphilly Mobile Police Station
A new weekly timetable for a mobile police station in Caerphilly has been published by Gwent Police.
Appeal after Blackwood burglary
Officers in Blackwood are appealing for information following a burglary at an address in Bonnie View, Grange Hill.
Appeal after criminal damage in Blackwood
Police are appealing for information after two incidents of criminal damage on Lilian Road, Blackwood.The first occurred on Wednesday November 14 at around 7.30pm when a stone smashed the outer pane of…