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Temporary safety measures at Gilwern Viaduct following structural assessment
Monmouthshire County Council is implementing traffic management systems on the Gilwern Viaduct following a recent monitoring assessment which revealed structural concerns.
All weather pitch at Caldicot Leisure Centre set for major refurbishment
Monmouthshire County Council has announced a major upgrade to the all-weather pitch at Caldicot Leisure Centre.
Teenager inspired by Southport killer who planned attack on Oasis concert sentenced
A teenager who was inspired by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced after he planned an attack on an Oasis concert.
Council looks to use housing developer contributions to complete cycling and walking path
More than £300,000 raised from housing developers could be used to cover a shortfall in funding for a cycling and walking path.
New 3,000-home town idea sparks concerns as group set up to fight plan
There are serious concerns about a proposed 3,000-home new town near the A417 in Gloucestershire as villagers rally against the plans.
Man arrested after two-car crash
A man has been arrested after a two-car collision on the outskirts of Abergavenny.
Walking event to support community centre after Storm Claudia
Bridges Community Centre is inviting people to pull on their walking shoes to help it recover from flooding caused by Storm Claudia.
Historic townhouse to be replaced with affordable flats
Plans to demolish a former listed townhouse and build nine new affordable apartments in its place have been put forward.
Yellow warning for heavy rain
Flooding and travel disruption could return to parts of Monmouthshire this week, after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain.
Lying ban for politicians prompts free speech fears
A proposed Welsh law to make it illegal for politicians to lie during elections is facing strong criticism in the Senedd.
Renewed calls for bypass divides councillors
Renewed calls for a new road to bypass Chepstow and ease the area’s chronic traffic congestion have divided councillors representing the town.
Abergavenny volunteers needed for this year’s Great Daffodil Appeal
Marie Curie is calling on people in Abergavenny to support its 40th Great Daffodil Appeal this February and March.
New transitional relief scheme for Welsh businesses
A new transitional relief scheme has been announced to help Welsh businesses cope with changes to business rates from next April.
Former Abergavenny offices to be assisted living apartments
Natural Resources Wales’ former offices in Abergavenny are to be converted to assisted living apartments.
Yellow warning issued for snow
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning with heavy snow forecast later this week.
Council planning service estimates it added £104m to the local economy in a year
A council's planning service estimates it has contributed £104 million to the local economy and ranked itself as “good” for eight of 12 performance indicators.
Newport drug dealer jailed
A Newport drug dealer has been jailed for more than eight years after police uncovered a major drugs haul, including crack cocaine hidden in a nappy.
Former riding school and stables to be used for different businesses
A former riding school and stables in a countryside conservation area can be used for a range of different business types.
Concern for missing man from Pontypool
Gwent Police are appealing for information to help find thirty-one-year-old Mark Counsell, who’s been reported missing.
Brewery to place giant tanks along banks of Severn Estuary
The brewery behind popular brands Corona, Stella Artois and Budweiser is to place three giant tanks along the banks of the Severn Estuary.
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