In the last 4 hours

Opticians taste success after floods destroyed premises South Wales Argus23:49 5-Dec-25

Company in Chepstow makes multi-million-pound breakthrough South Wales Argus23:49 5-Dec-25

Lantern parade blazes a trail through wind and rain The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Review23:27 5-Dec-25

In the last 6 hours

Flooding caused £9m damage to council properties from leisure centre to park benches South Wales Argus21:02 5-Dec-25

In the last 8 hours

Supermarket wrecked by floods issues update on reopening Wales Online20:31 5-Dec-25

Yesterday

M&S announces reopening 'in time for Christmas' after major flood damage South Wales Argus16:01 5-Dec-25

Number of rail journeys in Monmouthshire rises by a tenth Abergavenny Chronicle15:22 5-Dec-25

Long-term funding deal secures future of Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Caerphilly Observer14:10 5-Dec-25

M&S to re-open tomorrow Monmouthshire Beacon12:03 5-Dec-25

Blaenau Gwent businesses win big at TMBG Business Awards 2025 Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (Press Release)09:32 5-Dec-25

Future of historic canal secured Nation.Cymru08:24 5-Dec-25

Five-year funding deal agreed to secure Mon & Brec Canal water supply Brecon & Radnor Express06:31 5-Dec-25

Monmouthshire couple who turned tragedy into hope win top Wales Care Award Wales 24706:30 5-Dec-25

Funding deal protects canal that supports more than 1,000 Welsh jobs Wales 24705:28 5-Dec-25

Five-bedroom house in Newport could become six-bedroom shared home South Wales Argus04:44 5-Dec-25

Historic Welsh canal to receive huge funding boost South Wales Argus04:44 5-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

The latest approved and refused Monmouthshire planning applications South Wales Argus23:53 4-Dec-25

Future of historic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal secured Welsh Government (Press Release)23:20 4-Dec-25

Man hospitalised after large-scale air and ground search at Welsh beauty spot Wales Online22:18 4-Dec-25

Road in Monmouthshire closed for next five days for installation of BT ducts South Wales Argus20:35 4-Dec-25

Thieves hold 'gun' to manager's back in armed robbery at Welsh pub Western Telegraph13:15 4-Dec-25

Police update after rescue operation at Welsh beauty spot Wales Online12:51 4-Dec-25

Spacious five-bedroom home described as a 'superb opportunity' for families South Wales Argus12:28 4-Dec-25

Abergavenny theatre awards - 2025 A4B nominees announced Abergavenny Chronicle11:46 4-Dec-25

Couple spent fortune renovating empty pub but now it's all ruined Wales Online11:06 4-Dec-25

Festive tractors to rumble round town roads this Saturday Abergavenny Chronicle10:53 4-Dec-25

Monmouthshire takeaway handed new food hygiene rating Monmouthshire Beacon10:04 4-Dec-25

Thieves hold 'gun' to manager's back in terrifying armed robbery at pub South Wales Argus20:11 3-Dec-25

Council boss in line to head Ccr firm hit with £5.25m Aberthaw legal bill Caerphilly Observer18:33 3-Dec-25

Appeal after armed burglary at Lamb and Flag Abergavenny Chronicle18:04 3-Dec-25

'It was amazing': Here are the companies named the best at business awards South Wales Argus16:29 3-Dec-25

Catherine Fookes lauds UK Budget's impact on poverty Monmouthshire Beacon14:36 3-Dec-25

Temporary Mill Farm Bridge to be installed in Grosmont Abergavenny Chronicle14:31 3-Dec-25

Amnesty Mcs bake sale for Monmouth relief Monmouthshire Beacon13:33 3-Dec-25

MP pushes for Skenfrith flood defences Monmouthshire Beacon12:26 3-Dec-25

Fookes blasted for voting in favour of 'family farm tax' Abergavenny Chronicle12:11 3-Dec-25

Cloud inversion fills Monnow Valley near Monmouth Abergavenny Chronicle10:36 3-Dec-25

Fewer businesses shut their doors in Monmouthshire last year Abergavenny Chronicle09:05 3-Dec-25

Possible new buyer for Baker Street Cinema Abergavenny Chronicle07:03 3-Dec-25

New weather warning for parts of Wales issued by Met Office as dangerous fog expected Wales Online06:43 3-Dec-25

Road to be closed for BT cabling works tomorrow Free Press Series04:26 3-Dec-25

MP celebrates Budget designed to help families 'thrive' Free Press Series04:26 3-Dec-25

Council receives award for work to keep animals safe Free Press Series04:26 3-Dec-25

Rotary club donates thousands to help victims of Monmouth floods South Wales Argus23:50 2-Dec-25

Backlash at burger van beauty spots bids as objectors fear litter and 'onion smells' South Wales Argus19:47 2-Dec-25

Gwent school pupils encouraged to get stuck-in with democracy South Wales Argus19:47 2-Dec-25

Reform MS accused of plagiarising work of Tory councillors Nation.Cymru19:19 2-Dec-25

Missing Monmouthshire teenager found safe and well Abergavenny Chronicle17:18 2-Dec-25

Remembering when Iron Maiden played with madness in Monmouthshire Abergavenny Chronicle16:07 2-Dec-25

Santa Sleigh rides aid Chepstow food banks Chepstow Beacon15:36 2-Dec-25

Cadets Secure Second in Drill Competition Monmouthshire Beacon14:18 2-Dec-25

Enjoy a festive Boro Bite at Abergavenny theatre Abergavenny Chronicle13:20 2-Dec-25

MP backs the Budget after week-long fallout over tax rises Abergavenny Chronicle12:03 2-Dec-25

A huge thank you to Monmouth Monmouthshire Beacon11:59 2-Dec-25

Nearly two-thirds of disabled people in Monmouthshire in employment Abergavenny Chronicle11:43 2-Dec-25

'Remember, Monmouth is still very much open for business' South Wales Argus11:39 2-Dec-25

Monmouthshire boss set to join council energy firm stung with £5m bill Abergavenny Chronicle11:12 2-Dec-25

Monmouth School, Noah's Ark toy collection Monmouthshire Beacon10:35 2-Dec-25

Seamstress thanks customers after winning national wedding award South Wales Argus07:55 2-Dec-25

How the Monmouthshire football teams got on last weekend South Wales Argus23:54 1-Dec-25

Search on for missing Monmouthshire teenager Abergavenny Chronicle18:36 1-Dec-25

MP visits schools for UK Parliament Week Abergavenny Chronicle17:04 1-Dec-25

Floral demonstration at Priory Rooms Monmouthshire Beacon13:52 1-Dec-25

Monmouth Aid's Dr Dick McPherson dies Monmouthshire Beacon13:29 1-Dec-25

Tory leader Badenoch visits Monmouth to hear about the flooding Monmouthshire Beacon12:05 1-Dec-25

Road closures for Chainbridge repairs Abergavenny Chronicle10:38 1-Dec-25

Monmouth’s twin towns rally round in wake of floods Monmouthshire Beacon10:10 1-Dec-25

Lewis’ Christmas Jazz Show Goes On Monmouthshire Beacon09:14 1-Dec-25

Monmouth floods spark concerns Monmouthshire Beacon09:09 1-Dec-25

Monmouth concert supports flood relief Abergavenny Chronicle09:06 1-Dec-25

'Pure vandalism': Special bench dedicated to founding president vandalised South Wales Argus18:31 29-Nov-25

Kemi Badenoch welcomed to Monmouth by Peter Fox Monmouthshire Beacon14:38 29-Nov-25

Prince and Princess of Wales speak of their 'shock' over Monmouthshire floods South Wales Argus10:23 29-Nov-25

MP launches petition to upgrade Gwent railway station South Wales Argus10:23 29-Nov-25

Festive concert featuring The Ten Tenors to take place in Chepstow South Wales Argus02:14 29-Nov-25

In the last month

Badenoch doesn't rule out Tory-Reform deal in Wales BBC18:46 28-Nov-25

Plans for solar panels on hospital roof can go ahead Free Press Series18:35 28-Nov-25

Kemi Badenoch questions support provided as she sees Storm Claudia flood damage South Wales Argus18:06 28-Nov-25

Traders in flood-hit town fear further damage as weather warnings issued South Wales Argus18:06 28-Nov-25

Gwent homes ravaged by tumble dryer fire South Wales Argus18:06 28-Nov-25

WI highlights anti-violence campaign Abergavenny Chronicle14:37 28-Nov-25

Appeal to locate missing teenager Monmouthshire Beacon13:51 28-Nov-25

Appeal to locate missing Abergavenny teenager Abergavenny Chronicle13:35 28-Nov-25

Kemi Badenoch visits Monmouth after floods Chepstow Beacon13:28 28-Nov-25

Weather warning issued weeks after flooding devastation Monmouthshire Beacon12:30 28-Nov-25

Mani: 'His bass lines were so good, you sang them' Monmouthshire Beacon12:22 28-Nov-25

NRW to visit every village home damaged by flooding Abergavenny Chronicle10:59 28-Nov-25

Lantern parade and Santa fun run set to lighten gloom Abergavenny Chronicle09:42 28-Nov-25

Lantern parade and fun run set to lighten gloom Chepstow Beacon09:42 28-Nov-25

New pizza shop opens in Monmouth Free Press Series06:40 28-Nov-25

Watch: Family's festive light show becomes season's bucket list stop, say neighbours South Wales Argus17:40 27-Nov-25

Welsh Flooding Conference told of 'urgent' need for continued funding Chepstow Beacon14:39 27-Nov-25

Drivers warned to plan ahead for pre-Christmas road closures Monmouthshire Beacon11:06 27-Nov-25

Road closures in Abergavenny area Abergavenny Chronicle10:41 27-Nov-25

Monmouthshire Building Society steps in with flood support fund Wales 24707:27 27-Nov-25

Extra funding announced to help businesses recover from flooding South Wales Argus23:58 26-Nov-25

Building society to offer financial support to flood-hit community Free Press Series23:50 26-Nov-25

Take a look at some of Monmouthshire's latest planning approvals South Wales Argus23:49 26-Nov-25

Later rail service on Saturday nights in Aber Abergavenny Chronicle17:01 26-Nov-25

Motorway U-turn driver jailed and banned The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Review14:19 26-Nov-25

St Thomas' Church miraculously untouched in Monmouth floods Monmouthshire Beacon13:57 26-Nov-25

Monmouth Traders Reopen Amid Flood Recovery Monmouthshire Beacon12:21 26-Nov-25

Appeal after memorial bench is destroyed The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Review12:02 26-Nov-25

Grants of up to £3,000 for county businesses hit by Storm Claudia Abergavenny Chronicle10:35 26-Nov-25

Almost 150 "deaths in poverty" in Monmouthshire Abergavenny Chronicle10:04 26-Nov-25

County man arrested during silent vigil in London Monmouthshire Beacon09:46 26-Nov-25

'Wonderful': Interfaith event held at Monmouthshire's County Hall South Wales Argus09:09 26-Nov-25

New grants of up to £3,000 offered to flood damaged businesses in Monmouthshire Wales 24705:38 26-Nov-25

Latest applications approved and refused in Monmouthshire South Wales Argus23:51 25-Nov-25

Co-founder of Monmouth Aid passes away Chepstow Beacon20:04 25-Nov-25

Monmouthshire Council gritters ready for freeze Monmouthshire Beacon18:11 25-Nov-25

Historic bridge has plans submitted for repair Monmouthshire Beacon17:10 25-Nov-25

Work to test and upgrade cabling infrastructure cause closure on rural road South Wales Argus16:52 25-Nov-25

MCC welcomes financial support for businesses from the Welsh Government following Storm Claudia Monmouthshire County Council (Press Release)15:41 25-Nov-25

Free warm welcome spaces in Monmouthshire Monmouthshire Beacon13:48 25-Nov-25

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