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15 hours ago · This week features late Bronze Age residents with boats shown by the remains of the great lake at over Monnow. Monmouth archaeologists believe that boats were built in pairs and were capable of crossing wide stretches of water such as …
Flooding through drains closes road and Monmouth Leisure Centre
Although the flood gates beside Monmouth Rowing Club were shut some three days ago, the drains were unable to cope, leaving residents at the end of the road stranded except for wading through the water, a foot deep in places, or walking around the Dixton dual carriageway roundabout and back down the main Dixton Road.
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New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to eight of Monmouthshire’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.
Homes plan goes out to consultation after narrowly winning the …
The Labour councillor said building new homes, and ensuring they are affordable with 33 per cent for social rent and 17 per cent dubbed “intermediate housing” sold through schemes such as shared equity, and identifying new employment sites is vital for Monmouthshire’s economy and addressing its ageing population.
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Latest news, sport and what’s on in Monmouthshire and your local area.
Storms caused half million pounds county roads damage
5 days ago · Labour’s Catrin Maby (Drybridge, Monmouth) said highways officers are anxious to provide her with an up to date list of repairs and maintenance in priority order, but warned: “Something might happen next week and we do have probably half a million pounds worth of damage to our roads from the recent storms, so I’m really …
Monmouthshire through the ages | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk
The next instalment in Peter Bere’s Monmouthshire Through The Ages. Evidence has been found of several prehistoric settlements beside the River Wye together with stone and flint tools and weapons. On the banks of the river at Monmouth a series of flint harpoons have been recovered from the early ...
Candidates have their say as town goes to the polls to elect new …
On October 24, residents will have the opportunity to elect a new for county councillor for our Town Ward. I'm Monmouth born and bred. I'm a Kings Fee boy and I've lived and worked in and around Monmouth my entire life.
Sinking feeling again for flood-hit Monmouth residents
The flood gate beside Monmouth Rowing Club again proved its worth in preventing major flooding on the other side of the dual carriageway, but residents say more needs to be done to prevent water rising along Old Dixton Road and around the leisure centre and school sports areas.