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Historic bridge linking Wales and England has finally reopened - but could quickly be forced to close again

The Old Wye bridge in Chepstow reopened to walkers on Saturday while engineers continue structural checks

The Independent UK

On the trail of the Romantics in the Welsh borders

The ruins of Tintern Abbey have inspired artists and poets. Now, the restoration of a historic inn has given visitors a perfect base for exploring this corner of Monmouthshire

The Guardian - UK

Flooded homes in Wales offered council tax discount

The Welsh Government has confirmed financial support will be provided to people living in Monmouthshire, including grants and council tax reductions.

Evening Standard

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Country pub of the week: The Black Bear Inn, Bettws Newydd

Three hundred years of history can be found in this teeny-tiny hamlet in Monmouthshire

Evening Standard

British backpacker detained in US for over 10 days after visa mix-up, family say

Rebecca Burke, 28, a graphic artist from Monmouthshire, was trying to cross into the state of Washington.

Evening Standard

Burglar Hangs Up Woman’s Laundry, Stocks Her Fridge, And Mops The Floor Before Leaving

A Wales resident was left terrified of staying in her own house after a bizarre home invasion. Damian Wojnilowicz, 36, was arrested for allegedly breaking into the woman’s home in Monmouthshire in July this year. He was sentenced last week to 22 months behind bars. The burglar was accused of…

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Three castles, three days, three writers in Wales’ border country

Over an early summer weekend, three writer friends trek through the hills of Monmouthshire, mapping the medieval lordship of Three Castles

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Where is Wolf filmed? Filming locations of the BBC drama

Where is Wolf filmed? Viewers have been enjoying the new BBC crime thriller, but have been asking questions about the setting.

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The big and beautiful country barn going to auction with potential to become two homes

A chance to convert a stunning stone building nestled within glorious countryside into two dream homes

Wales Online

The families moved to a caravan site 170 miles from where they'd settled who feel they are being punished

They say they can't afford to live in the houses they are being offered, but the Welsh Government has said it is committed to ensuring they can build a new life in Wales at the earliest opportunity

Wales Online

National Trust sites within an hour's drive of Cardiff worth every minute of the journey

Landscaped gardens, towering peaks, and beautiful scenic walks are all within an easy drive so set your satnav and hit the road over the bank holiday weekend

Wales Online

UK's best holiday homes revealed with private chefs, hot tubs and beach views

Best holiday homes in the UK for 2023 including homes in Edinburgh, Cumbria, the Cotswolds, Devon, Anglesey and Monmouthshire - as revealed in new rankings by Vrbo

Daily Mirror

The factory-built flats that could spring up all over Wales to solve the homelessness crisis

With tens of thousands of people in dire need of housing, we'll be seeing plenty more modular developments in years to come

Wales Online

The outdoor cinemas screening films across Wales in 2023

The outdoor cinemas will be coming to Wales in spring and summer 2023 across Wales in locations including Monmouthshire, Wrexham and Swansea

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The beautiful treehouse in the Welsh countryside where you can spend the night stargazing

This gorgeous treehouse in Monmouthshire has a glass ceiling so you can fall asleep under the stars

Wales Online

Intoxicated driver caught drinking cider behind wheel before fatal crash

Ricky Davies, 30, caused the death of Dafydd Hughes, 18, following a collision on the B4235 in Monmouthshire

Wales Online

Driver drank cider and smoked cannabis behind wheel before killing teenage passenger

Ricky Davies, 30, caused the death of Dafydd Hughes, 18, and caused serious injury to Graham Leader, in a collision on the B4235 in Monmouthshire

Wales Online

Two-year-old girl dies in medical emergency in Monmouthshire

Emergency services were called to an address in Pwllmeyric near Chepstow

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Senior councillor seen knitting during Monmouthshire council meeting as she was asked questions

Councillor Rachel Garrick said the wave of criticism suggested a failure to understand diversity

Daily Mirror

Homeowner ordered to rip out £4,000 security gates as they are too smart for rural area

David Holman, 53, has been told he must rip down his pricey gates at his home in Monmouthshire, Wales, after losing his appeal because the style does not "reflect the rural character of the area”

Wales Online

Man murdered neighbour by setting fire to his caravan while he was inside

Darren Smith, 43, was jailed for life for the murder of Richard Thomas who died in a fire at Beeches caravan park in Magor, Monmouthshire

Wales Online

Dad threatened police officer due to appear as witness in daughter's trial

Abdulla Taleb, 54, of Monmouthshire, threatened DC Barry Redmond at Cardiff Crown Court and notes were found on his phone referring to the officer as a "dead man walking"

The Independent UK

Welsh Water apologises as hundreds in Monmouthshire still without access to water

Some 200 were still unable to access water on Boxing Day

Wales Online

Welsh Government reveals how much money it is giving every local authority in Wales next year

Monmouthshire council is getting the biggest funding increase while Blaenau Gwent is getting the smallest

Wales Online

Council scraps 20mph speed limit and brings back 30mph in some areas

The old 30mph limit will be restored in some parts of Monmouthshire

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