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October 25 2011, 1.25PM Caerphilly Observer
Caerphilly pupils scoop prestigious film award
A group of Caerphilly county borough youngsters are celebrating, after the film they produced and directed won awards at a prestigious awards cerem...
October 25 2011, 9.24AM Caerphilly Observer
Blackwood tattoo artist needs your help for world record attempt
A Blackwood man tattoo artist is preparing to enter the record books and raise money for Cancer Research Wales. Dave Fleet will be attempting to be...
October 13 2011, 12.33PM Caerphilly Observer
Police promise ‘zero tolerance’ to antisocial behaviour in Cefn Fforest
Gwent Police has promised a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to antisocial behaviour at the Welfare Ground in Cefn Fforest. Officers have said they ar...
October 11 2011, 9.00AM Caerphilly Observer
85 ‘boy racers’ banned from Blackwood Asda
Police officers handed out 85 banning notices to car cruisers at Blackwood Asda in just one hour. The notices ban the motorists from congregating i...
October 7 2011, 1.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Blackwood McDonald’s manager gains McDegree
A McDonald’s restaurant manager from Blackwood has become one of the first people in the UK to get a degree from the global fast food giant. ...
September 30 2011, 4.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Single-use carrier bag charge introduced this Saturday
From this Saturday shoppers will have to remember to take their bags before they head out to the shops as Wales becomes the first UK country to int...
September 27 2011, 3.12PM Caerphilly Observer
Caerphilly Council offers free bags ahead of carrier bag charge
From this Saturday shoppers will have to remember to take their bags before they head out to the shops. On October 1 Wales becomes the first UK cou...
September 16 2011, 11.00AM Caerphilly Observer
New Inspector for Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach policing teams
Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach Neighbourhood Policing Teams have welcomed a new Inspector. Mark Smith has said he is committed to cutting crime and an...
September 2 2011, 3.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Brace’s Bread sponsors Blackwood RFC junior teams
Rising stars of Blackwood RFC have been given a financial boost by Crumlin based Brace’s Bakery. The family-owned firm’s logo will appe...
August 30 2011, 11.29AM Caerphilly Observer
Man threatened to jump from Chartist Bridge
Chartist Bridge in Blackwood was closed for just over an hour on Monday night after a man threatened to jump from it.
August 25 2011, 10.30AM Caerphilly Observer
NHS healthy eating courses in Abertridwr and Blackwood available to families
Children who struggle with weight problems can learn how to live a healthier lifestyle on the F3 (Fun, Food and Fitness) ten-week course. The free ...
August 23 2011, 3.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Blackwood sees increase in number of visitors
Blackwood has seen a 6% increase in visitors to the town centre compared to this time last year. Cllr Ron Davies, cabinet member for regeneration a...
August 18 2011, 2.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Welsh Water to carry out work to stop floods in Blackwood
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is spending £350,000 on a scheme to stop flooding in Grove Park area of Blackwood. The not-for-profit utility company will b...
August 10 2011, 1.00PM Caerphilly Observer
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 10
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Blackwood Woods Campaigners Andrew F...
August 8 2011, 3.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Blackwood couple chosen to help drive tourism in the Valleys
A couple from Blackwood have been chosen to try out and experience a host of events and activities across the Valleys this summer. Appointed as off...
August 8 2011, 8.16AM Caerphilly Observer
Blackwood Library to get £50,000 refurbishment
Blackwood Library is to get a £50,000 refurbishment. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet agreed to spend the money at a meeting last...
August 4 2011, 4.54PM Caerphilly Observer
Risca man in court charged with dangerous driving after road death
A 22-year-old Risca man has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a man’s body was found dead in a road.
August 3 2011, 2.39PM Caerphilly Observer
Community group in Pengam knit fire teddies for youngsters
A community group is helping injured and traumatised children in Caerphilly County Borough – by knitting. Over the last few months, the membe...
August 3 2011, 8.32AM Caerphilly Observer
Risca man charged over Oakdale road death
A 22-year-old man has been charged with Causing death by dangerous driving after a man’s body was found dead in the road. Ian Hamilton, 27, w...
August 2 2011, 10.32AM Caerphilly Observer
Two arrests in connection with Oakdale road death
Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a 27-year-old man found lying in the road. Ian Hamilton, who was also known as Parker...
July 27 2011, 10.18AM Caerphilly Observer
Man, 27, found dead in Oakdale a possible hit and run victim
Police investigating the death of a 27-year-old man whose body was mysteriously found in a road has said he may have been a victim of a hit-and-run...
July 21 2011, 5.07PM Caerphilly Observer
Police issue CCTV images in Blackwood road death mystery case
Police investigating the mystery of a 27-year-old man found dead in the road near Blackwood during the early hours of Sunday have released CCTV ima...
July 20 2011, 5.03PM Caerphilly Observer
Family tribute to man found dead in road near Blackwood
The family of 27-year-old Ian Hamilton, who was mysteriously found dead in a road near Blackwood has paid tribute to their son. In a statement rele...
July 20 2011, 3.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Rain fails to stop Blackwood Summer Festival
The rain failed to dampen the spirits of the thousands of families who flocked to Blackwood town centre on the weekend to enjoy the special two-day...
July 19 2011, 3.30PM Caerphilly Observer
Police re-appeal over mystery of man, 27, found dead in road near Blackwood
Gwent Police is re-appealing for information after a 27-year-old man was found dead at the side of Penmaen Road, between Oakdale and Pontllanfraith...
July 18 2011, 1.13PM Caerphilly Observer
Man, 27, found dead on roadside near Blackwood
A 27-year-old man was found dead on the roadside during the early hours of Sunday morning. Gwent Police is investigating after the man’s body...
July 10 2011, 10.00AM Caerphilly Observer
Gwent Police Surgeries for Caerphilly County Borough, July 11 to July 18
The following police surgeries are being held in Caerphilly County Borough where residents can drop in for the opportunity to discuss local issues ...
July 8 2011, 9.00AM Caerphilly Observer
Mod fashion arrives in Blackwood
Blackwood High Street has welcomed a new shop in the form of Mod fashion retailer Carnaby Street. The shop sells clothing and accessories in...
June 28 2011, 10.41AM Caerphilly Observer
Nuisance 999 caller from Blackwood gets ASBO
A woman who repeatedly called the emergency services has been given an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO). Ceri Anwen Jones, aged 48, from Clos Gwen...
June 24 2011, 9.59AM Caerphilly Observer
New retail partnership formed to promote Blackwood
Businesses in Blackwood have established a new retail partnership to promote the town centre. The first meeting of the Blackwood Retail Partnership...
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