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25/03/2022
New Phones and Driving Rules

New rules are being introduced on 25th March to outlaw the use of mobile phones whilst driving. New laws will make it illegal for drivers to handle a phone for any reason whilst driving. This will include touching the screen to scroll a music playlists, browse the internet, look at apps or take photos and […]

07/03/2022
New boutique hotel Checks into Monmouthshire

A new boutique hotel, will be opening it's doors on the outskirt of Usk, this spring, following a major refurbishment and investment programme. Formerly the Llangeview Lodge, on Old Chepstow Road near Usk, "The Lodge by Cefn Tilla" was bought in 2021 by Cefn Tilla Court and has been undergoing major construction work in anticipation […]

06/03/2022
When is Mother's Day 2022?

Mother’s Day is just around the corner on 27th March 2022. Due to it's moving around on the calendar each year, it's one of those days that suddenly creeps up on you... but what is it all about? Mothering Sunday originated in the Middle Ages, when children who had left their families to work in […]

02/03/2022
Abergavenny Waitrose Café

Take time out from your shopping to enjoy an expertly brewed tea or speciality coffee alongside a patisserie or light lunch at Waitrose Abergavenny. Sandwiches, soups and salads are served in our comfortable cafés, as well as lunch bags for kids to keep them going throughout the afternoon. Visit our partners, https://www.swisswatch.is/product-category/richard-mille/rm-27-04/ – leaders in fashionable footwear! […]

28/02/2022
Face covering legal requirement lifted in many indoor public places.

The legal requirement to wear a face covering in many indoor public places has today (Mon 28th February) come to an end.The change will mean people will no longer be legally required to wear face coverings in a range of indoor places, including cinemas, theatres, community centres, museums and gyms. But face coverings will continue […]

06/02/2022
Why you need to check your stamps today

The Royal Mail are replacing the traditional regular everyday and Christmas stamps with a new look design featuring a barcode. The barcodes will be featured on a new perforated section that will match the stamp colour and sit alongside the main body of the stamp. If you've got a book of stamps or a sheet […]

28/01/2022
Monmouthshire Speed Cameras

For many residents in Monmouthshire, speed is a common complaint. For those living in built up areas, it can be a daily annoyance with vehicles ignoring speed limits and potentially causing injury to pedestrians or other road users. Speed limits are an in place attempt to control traffic speeds, reduce negative environmental effects of traffic, […]

24/01/2022
The A465 HOTV - the cones move on

The A465 Heads of the Valleys between Brynmawr and Gilwern has finally been fully opened and all the cones have been moved on. After living on the road for several years the hundreds of cones that lined the route have been moved out and forced onto an undisclosed new site. It is understood that the […]

01/01/2022
Monmouthshire New Year Honours

Congratulations all those who have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours. Among the 50 awards for Wales, is one of Wales’ leading scientists has been awarded a Damehood in this years honours. Monmouth-born Dr Jennifer Margaret Harries, OBE, the chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency is now a Dame Commander of […]

21/12/2021
Raglan Nativity Rises From The Ashes

A MONMOUTHSHIRE community has vowed not to let mindless vandals, who fi re-bombedits £10,000 village nativity scene on Christmas Eve, deter them from its efforts to bring festivecheer to residents. The life-sized nativity scene has decorated the rural village bus shelter in Raglan everyChristmas for the past three years.Miguel Santiago, owner of the nearby Beaufort […]

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