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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 […]

18/11/2021
Christmas in Monmouthshire

The independent traders of Monmouthshire always light up the streets of the county with their stunning seasonal displays. Christmas windows are adorned with Christmas garlands and lights, making the perfect festive backdrop to attract shoppers passing by Last Christmas the team at Roscoe Rogers and Knight in Monmouth pulled out all the stops with their […]

18/11/2021
Christmas Market Testers Wanted

We all love a Christmas market and what better than being able to visit, have a free stay and have a pocket full of spending money too. This Christmas, five lucky applicants will be given the chance to become an Official Christmas Market Tester, and test out a number of different Christmas markets, thanks to […]

08/11/2021
Bus Stop Book Club

A RURAL bus shelter has been transformed into a free book club for the community. The shelter at Twyn Lane bus stop, on Usk Road just a mile from Raglan, is adorned with dozens of books ranging from children’s books to novels for adults, cooking and crafting guides. The shelter is protected from the elements […]

07/11/2021
Monmouthshire Car Parks

Anyone who has tried paying contactless at a Monmouthshire pay and display car park, knows the feeling of waiting for authorisation. You've answered the various questions on language, tariff and even remembered you registration number, all mixed in with lots of pressing of the green button but it's not over yet... You think your home […]

03/11/2021
Your Favourite Coffee Venue

There is an amazing collection of Coffee venues dotted around Monmouthshire. All offering great tasting coffee and some even have stunning views and unique locations. We asked you to vote for your favourite coffee shop in monmouthshire We had an amazing response with over 10,000 votes for coffee shops, pubs and cafes all across the […]

21/09/2021
The Royal British Legion 11/11 Challenge

The Royal British Legion are celebrating their centenary year in 2021 and are asking the public to take part in their 11/11 challenge. Inspired by the 11th day of the 11th month, The RBL are asking you to raise funds to help serving and ex-serving personnel and their families during this time of Remembrance by […]

20/09/2021
A childhood spent in Monmouthshire

Author, Graham Harris, has a joyous look back at his childhood spent in the Welsh countryside of Monmouthshire. Monmouthshire author, Graham Harris has published a personal and humorous look back at his childhood growing up in Monmouthshire. Graham's love for his family and the area shines through childhood antics, daily chores, days spent roaming the […]

14/09/2021
100 years of the Royal British Legion

2021 marks the centenary of the Royal British Legion. For 100 years the Royal British Legion has been helping serving and ex-serving personnel and their families.  The British Legion was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four national organisations of ex-Servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War; The National Association of […]

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