The Latest Breaking News from Blackwood

‘Reform is a challenge’: Eluned Morgan hits south Wales valleys in constant campaign mode

The Labour first minister talks to people in Blackwood, as Reform and Plaid snap at her heels

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025

Drink-driver does 110mph as he flees police with his car falling apart

Ieuan Hale, 25, of Blackwood, was being pursued by police and rammed a patrol car before he lost control of the blue Citroen he was driving

Wales Online · Mar 29, 2023

Rogue landscaper's overpriced and 'shoddy' work led to victim selling her home

Jason Jones, 36, of Pontypool, admitted misleading, aggressive, and unfair commercial practices while carrying out work at his victim's home in Blackwood

Wales Online · Mar 17, 2023

Driver admits killing two women in crash that left another seriously injured

Geraint Blackman, 22, admitted causing the deaths of Brenda and Rosemary Mochan following an incident on the A4048 in Pontllanfraith, near Blackwood

Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022

Couple who were baptised, met, and wed at same church will now live there

They said returning to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 'feels like moving home'

Wales Online · Sep 3, 2022

The Welsh restaurant that started out in a dairy farm car park that's now a must for authentic slow BBQ lovers

Flamin' Joe's barbecue started with a lockdown obsession, an old filing cabinet and a dedication to the fire

Wales Online · Jul 31, 2022

Blackwood Bike Shed volunteers upcycle hundreds of bikes for charity

For many Australians, retirement is a chance to put down the tools after decades of hard work. But one group of men in the Adelaide foothills are doing the exact opposite, dedicating their time to repairing old bikes and donating them to those in need.

ABC News · Jul 9, 2022

Air ambulance lands as girl trapped under car in Blackwood

It is reported that the 14-year-old was freed by fire crews

Wales Online · May 27, 2022

Arson attack at Gwent playground causes 'tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage'

The Woodfieldside playground in Blackwood was only reinstated for the community two years ago

Wales Online · Apr 1, 2022

Twin, 6, diagnosed with cancer after mum spotted strange rash on Christmas Day

Danielle Everson, of Blackwood, Wales, was praised for her quick reaction after an internet search on Google suggested that her son Kian could have leukaemia

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022