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New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 11 of Monmouthshire’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.
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It's all glow for Christmas as lantern parade lights up town
4 days ago · FESTIVE revellers showed plenty of get up and glow on Friday night as Monmouth's annual Christmas Lantern parade lit up the town. Hundreds joined the parade up the high street from Monnow Bridge to Agincourt Square, led by Santa on his sleigh as festive music filled the air. Postponed from two weeks ...
Full updated list of road closures in Monmouthshire
Following the devastating impact of Storm Bert, Monmouthshire County Council has issued an updated list of road closures across the county. The severe weather has caused significant flooding and unsafe conditions on several local routes, prompting authorities to enforce closures for the safety of all road users.
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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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Watch the video at the top of the page to see the emotional moment the team rowed in to The Boat Inn in Chepstow to complete the challenge and hear from Camilla at the finish line.
Rising river levels are causing concern across Monmouthshire
The Green Party councillor said: “My ward is probably most at affected. The Monnow is at risk and particularly the village of Skenfrith. People are prepared, hopeful, but prepared for the worst as well and I can I reassure them we’ll support residents in any way.”
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.
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.
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