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NewsSouth Wales Argus

Man charged with causing woman's death by dangerous driving

A Blackwood man has been charged with causing the death of Marion Harris by dangerous driving

12 October 2026
South Wales Argus

Councillor seeks Christmas parking charge deferment across Caerphilly

Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge tables questions on Islwyn regeneration, high street funding and pausing Christmas car parking charges in Caerphilly.

11 October 2026
South Wales Argus

Blackwood churches celebrate 150th anniversaries

Blackwood churches Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and St Margaret’s Church celebrate 150th anniversaries and their vital community role is recognised.

11 October 2026
South Wales Argus

Woman kicked paramedic so hard she nearly fell from ambulance in shocking attack

Ellie Stephens, 19, admitted attacking a paramedic, four police officers and a woman in Blackwood

11 October 2026
South Wales Argus

Blackwood clerks to receive pay rises backdated to April

Blackwood councillors agreed to increase the hourly pay of the clerk and deputy clerk, with payments backdated to April.

8 October 2026
South Wales Argus

What happens when Jane Austen’s Bennet sisters are moved to modern-day Caerphilly?

Austen fever has hit Gwent as a touring production of Pride and Prejud(ish) kicked off at Blackwood Miners' Institute earlier this week.

3 October 2026
South Wales Argus

Woman admits assaulting four police officers during two-day crime spree

Blackwood woman admits assaulting four police officers, breaching a criminal behaviour order and being drunk and disorderly

3 October 2026
South Wales Argus

Concerns raised by councillor over Labour-run council's treatment of Blackwood

There has been a number of comments from traders and residents in regard to Blackwood High Street and its decline, says Councillor Kevin Etheridge.

27 September 2026
South Wales Argus

Dialysis patient, 72, may reduce life-saving treatment over transport nightmare

A 72-year-old man from Blackwood who requires life-saving medical treatment three times a week has been left in the lurch after continuous problems with his transport to and from a medical centre.

27 September 2026
South Wales Argus

Police patrol bus station and high street in ongoing operation targeting disorder

Gwent Police have been carrying out foot patrols in Blackwood as part of an ongoing operation to tackle anti-social behaviour.

19 September 2026
South Wales Argus

New dance show ORBITAL explores human connection and conflict in Blackwood

A new dance show exploring human connection and conflict is coming to Blackwood.

17 September 2026
South Wales Argus

New Welsh comedy Pride & Prejud(ish) is coming to these Gwent theatres

A comedy giving a classic Jane Austen novel a new twist will be kicking its Wales tour off in Blackwood.

9 September 2026
South Wales Argus

New creative hub opens in Blackwood to support South Wales performers

A new creative hub is giving performers in South Wales a place to grow, connect and access professional opportunities.

9 September 2026
South Wales Argus

Blackwood councillors ask leader to confirm Caerphilly spending

We are sure the Labour cabinet is well aware that many residents in Blackwood and other towns within the former Islwyn constituency feel that they are at a disadvantage, with more developments and fes

4 September 2026
South Wales Argus

Here's when older people can have their say on health and social care in Blackwood

Older people are being invited to discuss health and social care services in Blackwood this month.

3 September 2026
South Wales Argus

Concerns over the safety of a wall after regular HGV use of street in Blackwood

Safety is paramount for the Foundry Hill wall, rear of Parklands, up Sunnybank Road, Blackwood.

2 September 2026
South Wales Argus

Major housing developer's plans rejected over concerns for residents

Council planners have turned down a developer’s proposals for a new retaining structure at the Gelli Farm housing development in Blackwood.

31 August 2026
South Wales Argus

New Home Bargains store could include restaurant, councillors reveal

We have been asked about Home Bargains taking over the Sports Direct store in Blackwood and the implications for cafes on the High Street.

27 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Pensioner forced to scrap 75 birthday plans due to ongoing garden leak

Blackwood pensioner Clive Richards says a long-running water leak left his garden unusable all summer and forced him to miss his planned 75th birthday celebration.

24 August 2026
South Wales Argus

10-year-old takes on 3 mountains to help fund cancer treatment for neighbour

A 10-year-old boy is set to take on a mountain challenge to help fund cancer treatment for his three-year-old neighbour in Blackwood.

21 August 2026

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