principal area in south-east Wales, United Kingdom
Forget traditional sponge - one couple chose the ultimate sweet treat for their big day by having a massive custard slice built across an entire table ... Show more
Could this be the future of this part of Chepstow? 🏠
Plans have now been submitted for 146 homes, a hotel and a care home on agricultural fields at Mounton ... Show more
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Streams of brown discharge captured pouring into the Severn Estuary near Magor: Natural Resources Wales says it is investigating
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/streams-brown-discharge-captured-pouring-34786069
Councillor calls for safer bridleways in Monmouthshire: Claim better maintaining bridleways could contribute towards road safety in Monmouthshire.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26602903.councillor-calls-safer-bridleways-monmouthshire/
Hundreds of motorbikes cross Severn Bridge for charity: The 26th outing of Hoggin' saw hundreds of motorbikes driving over the Severn Bridge all in aid of ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26629951.hundreds-motorbikes-cross-severn-bridge-charity/
Calls for Jeremy Clarkson to open next pub in the Wye Valley: Fans have called for Jeremy Clarkson to open his next pub at Symonds Yat East leisure village ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26611941.calls-jeremy-clarkson-open-next-pub-wye-valley/
M4 crash blocks lane between Coldra and Magor: An M4 crash between the Coldra and Magor has caused disruption for drivers on Wednesday morning, September 30.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26593162.m4-crash-blocks-lane-coldra-magor/
Morris's of Usk set for appearance on Escape to the Country: A garden centre will appear on an upcoming episode of Escape to the Country.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26568459.morriss-usk-set-appearance-escape-country/
M4 traffic chaos as drivers warned of major delays: Severe delays are being reported on the M4 at Magor, Chepstow town centre and the A48 Newport Road.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26565779.m4-traffic-chaos-drivers-warned-major-delays/
Council slammed over pictures showing schoolchildren squeezing onto Newport to Monmouth bus
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/council-slammed-over-pictures-showing-34591510
Caldicot School pupil achieves 16 A star GCSE grades: Caldicot School pupil Kiera Morfey was stunned to achieve 16 A* GCSE grades and is now setting her sights ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26491043.caldicot-school-pupil-achieves-16-star-gcse-grades/
Baby found dead at Abergavenny property by emergency crews: A baby has died after an emergency callout at a property in Abergavenny, police have confirmed.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26483832.baby-found-dead-abergavenny-property-emergency-crews/
LIVE - Fire reported on St Sannan Road near the Bryn: Another fire has been reported on St Sannan Road in Pontllanfraith The fire is reportedly near forestry on ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26466763.live---fire-reported-st-sannan-road-near-bryn/
Mum's heartbreaking final texts to family before tragic death : Sophie Shambley, from Ashton-in-Makerfield, was pronounced dead at Bryn Railway Station on ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/mums-heartbreaking-final-texts-family-34442819
Man, 35, dies at Bannau Brycheiniog national park from sudden adult death syndrome
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-35-dies-welsh-national-34435626
A40 near Raglan reopened after vehicle fire causes lane closure: A vehicle fire on the A40 northbound between Raglan and Monmouth spread to trees ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26451571.a40-near-raglan-reopened-vehicle-fire-causes-lane-closure/
Annual collisions and casualties on Chepstow Road, Newport: Locals say dangerous riding and speeding are common on Chepstow Road in Newport ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26440207.annual-collisions-casualties-chepstow-road-newport/
Ex-Top Gear star with 30 cars tracked down by police at Welsh mansion: Richard Hammond, who owns property in Abergavenny, as well as two homes in Herefordshire ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/ex-top-gear-star-30-34362794
Monmouthshire residents report rave in Chepstow Park Wood: Residents in Monmouthshire have taken to social media to discuss a rave that reportedly occurred in ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26410343.monmouthshire-residents-report-rave-chepstow-park-wood/
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Caldicot ➡️ Dragons ➡️ Cymru 🏴
From Monmouthshire to the world stage ... Show more
Key FactsWales Edges Barbarians in Heat-Soaked Match
Jun 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- The match at Twickenham was affected by nearly 30-degree heat, resulting in a disjointed and low-tempo game.
- Wales aimed to build momentum ahead of their Fiji fixture but showed vulnerabilities in both defense and attack.
- Ospreys half-backs Hardy, Edwards, and Morgan-Williams combined for four tries, capitalizing on Barbarians' defensive lapses.
- George North bid farewell with two tries and a conversion for the Barbarians in the closely contested encounter.
Unauthorised travellers camp at Caldicot Leisure Centre: Travellers have moved caravans on to Caldicot Leisure Centre's playing fields.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26267658.unauthorised-travellers-camp-caldicot-leisure-centre/
Postcode Lottery win confirmed for CH postcode area: Players of the Postcode Lottery living in the CH7 6RA area of Bryn-y-Baal, near Mold ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26241085.postcode-lottery-winner-confirmed-part-bryn-y-baal/
Couple plan Gavin and Stacey tribute with Uncle Bryn's house: A couple have bought Uncle Bryn’s house from Gavin and Stacey and plan to turn it into a fan ...
barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/26225728.couple-plan-gavin-stacey-tribute-uncle-bryns-house/
Where to eat in Raglan – an insider’s guide: Where to find the best cocktails, chai, fish and chips, fresh fruit ice cream and more in Raglan.
thespinoff.co.nz/kai/04-07-2026/where-to-eat-in-raglan-an-insiders-guide
Hundreds expected to attend Chepstow Pride celebrations: Chepstow Pride returns this weekend with a parade, community picnic, cabaret performances and events ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26226607.hundreds-expected-attend-chepstow-pride-celebrations/
Bid to keep fence at St Lawrence Rd home, Chepstow rejected: A council ruled the fence near a busy Chepstow Rd must come down - prompting an appeal.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26203797.bid-keep-fence-st-lawrence-rd-home-chepstow-rejected/
Speed checks carried out in Tintern by local police: A neighbourhood policing team carried speed monitoring in Tintern over on Sunday, June 14.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26193526.speed-checks-carried-tintern-local-police/
Tributes to Callum Harris after his body is found in Newport: Family, friends and colleagues pay emotional tributes to Monmouth man Callum Harris, 26 ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26162154.tributes-callum-harris-body-found-newport/
Caldicot murder: Man held after woman found dead at home: A 50 year old man remains in custody following a murder on Green Lane, Caldicot yesterday.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26169993.caldicot-murder-man-held-woman-found-dead-home/
A man has died following an incident in Abergavenny: A man has died after being taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following an incident on Old ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26121548.man-died-following-incident-abergavenny/
Full list of Sir Fynwy Torfaen Senedd 2026 candidates: Here are all the candidates who've put their name forward for election in the area
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26011118.full-list-sir-fynwy-torfaen-senedd-2026-candidates/
Boxer Lauren Price to marry girlfriend just weeks after huge Cardiff fight: The Olympic hero has a busy few weeks ahead, starting with a fight in Cardiff on ...
walesonline.co.uk/sport/boxing/boxer-lauren-price-marry-girlfriend-33711167
M4 relief road plans claimed to threaten five new train stations: Monmouthshire councillor Paul Griffiths warns Conservative and Reform UK promises to build M4 ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/m4-relief-road-plans-claimed-33565460
Richard Hammond buys £2 million manor house near Abergavenny: Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has purchased a property near Abergavenny for nearly £2 ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25943098.richard-hammond-buys-2-million-manor-house-near-abergavenny/
Trains delayed from Hereford to Abergavenny after incident: Trains from Hereford to Abergavenny have been delayed or cancelled this afternoon after a person died ...
herefordtimes.com/news/25928007.trains-delayed-hereford-abergavenny-incident/
Richard Hammond buys £2 million manor house near Abergavenny: Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has purchased a property near Abergavenny for nearly £2 ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25943098.richard-hammond-buys-2-million-manor-house-near-abergavenny/
Person dies after incident at Abergavenny Railway Station: Emergency services have been called to Abergavenny Railway Station after a person died on the rail ...
herefordtimes.com/news/25928056.person-dies-incident-abergavenny-railway-station/
This is Ryker Young. On St David's Day, his mum and dad Cathy and Kyle want to thank the incredible team at the Grange Hospital neonatal intensive care ... Show more
Cwmbran woman died in crash on B4293 near Chepstow: A WOMAN from Cwmbran has died following a two-vehicle crash on the B4293 in Monmouthshire.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25894980.cwmbran-woman-died-crash-b4293-near-chepstow/
Body found in search for missing man: A body was found in a small village in Monmouthshire earlier this week, officers said
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/body-found-search-missing-man-33454324
Newport rail stations work to start in 2026, says government: Funding was promised last June and plans have now been approved by Keir Starmer
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25863254.newport-rail-stations-work-start-2026-says-government/
Documents released by the US Department of Justice as part of the Jeffrey Epstein have revealed that convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell and child ... Show more
Welsh nationalists deface signs across Caerwent: Welsh nationalist graffiti has appeared on several street and road signs near Caldicot.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25846073.welsh-nationalists-deface-signs-across-caerwent/
Surfing’s elite are coming to Raglan. But I was there when a great slipped in to ride our waves
thespinoff.co.nz/sports/03-02-2026/surfings-elite-are-coming-to-raglan-but-i-was-there-when-a-great-snuck-in-to-ride-our-waves
The New Zealand Pro will bring 60 of the world’s best surfers to Raglan in May.
🔗 'Biggest elite surfing event ever': Raglan to host WSL New Zealand Pro
Storm Chandra is causing major travel disruption for commuters.
Rachel Kelly from Newtownmountkennedy has been commuting to her job in Dublin this morning for ... Show more
Chepstow van driver caught by speed camera in 20mph zone: Chepstow van driver caught by speed camera doing 43mph in 20mph zone
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25786456.chepstow-van-driver-caught-speed-camera-20mph-zone/
Home Office raids target illegal workers in Caldicot: Eight illegal workers were arrested in Caldicot during a Home Office crackdown last year as the government ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25758895.home-office-raids-target-illegal-workers-caldicot/
Abergavenny man takes on boozy 'anti-dry January' challenge: Gavin Trinder is completing an ‘anti dry January’ challenge to support bars and pubs during the ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25754733.abergavenny-man-takes-boozy-anti-dry-january-challenge/
Car crashes in snowy conditions near Abergavenny: Crash reported in Gwent as snow causes hazardous conditions
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25751504.car-crashes-snowy-conditions-near-abergavenny/
North Wales Live Jan 12
Visitors slammed for 'unacceptable behaviour' in Welsh mountains: National park bosses have released a statement following two serious incidents
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/visitors-slammed-unacceptable-behaviour-welsh-33210797
Midweek Herald Jan 05
Large rocks falling from cliff onto Monmouth Beach: A section of beach has been closed following a cliff fall.
bridportnews.co.uk/news/25739607.section-beach-closed-due-ongoing-landslip/
Protests and police at Abergavenny Boxing Day hunt: Abergavenny’s traditional Boxing Day hunt got underway amid the presence of police
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25724520.protests-police-abergavenny-boxing-day-hunt/
Penperlleni ambulance worker in King’s New Year Honours List: Nigel Jones, an Ambulance Service worker from Penperlleni, Monmouthshire, has been honoured in the ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25730096.penperlleni-ambulance-worker-kings-new-year-honours-list/
Plans to build three new homes with parking in Brynawel: Three new homes could be built on a corner plot of land in Brynawel, new plans show.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25725691.plans-build-three-new-homes-parking-brynawel/
Monmouth home destroyed by fire on Christmas Day by gift: A single mother’s home has been destroyed in a house fire after her young son’s Christmas present ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25724759.monmouth-home-destroyed-fire-christmas-day-gift/
Fire tears through family home on Christmas Day destroying everything: Sherianne Wood said she and her sons aged six and 13 only just escaped in time as flames ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/fire-tears-through-family-home-33125839
'Mark Drakeford abandoned the Bryn Glas Tunnels in Newport': This reader believes that Mark Drakeford abandoned the Bryn Glas Tunnels.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25692242.mark-drakeford-abandoned-bryn-glas-tunnels-newport/
‘The anxiety never disappears’: Monmouth businesses recover from severe flooding: Restaurants, bars and shops are happy to be back after Storm Claudia – but ...
theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/21/monmouth-businesses-severe-flooding-restaurants-shops
Caldicot paedophile shared child rape image with others: Caldicot paedophile caught sharing a child rape image with other like-minded people
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25695158.caldicot-paedophile-shared-child-rape-image-others/
Chepstow: Welsh border town that's packed with Bristolians: The Argus visited Chepstow to look around the historic border town and check out some of the great ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25671293.chepstow-welsh-border-town-packed-bristolians/
The Lamb & Flag restaurant in Abergavenny sees armed robbery: A popular Abergavenny restaurant, The Lamb & Flag, has been the victim of a robbery.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25670576.lamb-flag-restaurant-abergavenny-sees-armed-robbery/
Less electric vehicle chargers at Magor services planned: Permission for the charging stations was given earlier this year.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25673649.less-electric-vehicle-chargers-magor-services-planned/
Budget cap removal transforms life of Monmouth mum-of-five: A mum-of-five estimated she will get an extra £900 a month in benefits after the two-child benefit ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25655344.budget-cap-removal-transforms-life-monmouth-mum-of-five/
Monmouth M&S store reopens after flooding damaged store: Marks & Spencer’s Monmouth food store will reopen at 8am this Saturday, December 6 ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25675890.monmouth-m-s-store-reopens-flooding-damaged-store/
Clean-up continues in Monmouth three days after the devastating flood
Mum-of-five estimates £900 monthly boost as two-child benefit cap scrapped: Lisa White, 31, said the policy change will allow her children to join after-school ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/mum-five-estimates-900-monthly-32950884
Caldicot resident Lee Morgan has spent a decade building one of the town’s most spectacular festive displays - and this year’s switch-on is already drawing ... Show more
North Wales Live Nov 23 25
What happened next in Welsh town hit by knee-deep deluge: Livelihoods lay in ruins but people were determined not to be defined by the disaster
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/what-happened-next-welsh-town-32924551
Key FactsA555 Flooding Causes and Future Solutions
Nov 23, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cheshire-live.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cheshire-live.co.uk
- The A555 has suffered multiple flooding events since its 2018 completion, with the latest disruption caused by Storm Claudia in November 2025.
- A blocked drainage channel due to a fallen tree triggered sudden closures and significant traffic delays on the route.
- Stockport, Manchester, and Cheshire East councils are collaborating on a wide-ranging drainage upgrade program scheduled for next year.
- Local politicians are pressing for increased government funding and a public inquiry into construction and management issues behind the flooding.
The repeated flooding and closure of the A555 is causing real frustration for local residents who rely on this route daily.— Cheadle MP Tom Morrison expressed his concerns regarding the impact of repeated flooding on local residents.
LIVE: Crash on M4 from J24 Coldra to J23A Magor: There is a crash on the M4 between J24 Coldra and J23 Magor.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25658304.live-crash-m4-j24-coldra-j23a-magor/
Monmouth bands together to clean up after Storm Claudia: The community in Monmouth has come together to help one another after severe flooding from Storm Claudia ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25625624.monmouth-bands-together-clean-storm-claudia/
Key FactsClimate Crisis Threatens Liberia and Global Stability
Nov 17, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: frontpageafricaonline.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: frontpageafricaonline.com
- Climate change causes more frequent floods, rising sea levels, and erratic rainfall, severely impacting livelihoods in Liberia.
- Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels drive global warming and shifting weather patterns.
- Liberia aims to reduce emissions by 64% by 2030 through forest conservation, climate-smart farming, and renewable energy.
- Vulnerable nations demand increased funding from major polluters to address climate-induced losses and damages.
Giant Christmas display in Caldicot delights children again: Lee Morgan’s huge Christmas display at his Caldicot home returns, drawing excitement from children ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25652515.giant-christmas-display-caldicot-delights-children/
Big issue vendor loses everything in monmouth flash floods: A Big Issue vendor in Monmouth has been left without his tent, clothes, and all his belongings after ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25635194.big-issue-vendor-loses-everything-monmouth-flash-floods/
Monmouth flooding JustGiving page reaches £100,000: A JustGiving page set up to help victims of flooding in Monmouth has reached £100,000 in donations.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25631118.monmouth-flooding-justgiving-page-reaches-100-000/
UK weather to plunge into freezing temperatures and risk of snow this week: Britain is heading for a cold snap next week with temperatures set to dip well below ...
metro.co.uk/2025/11/16/chilly-weather-finally-arrive-freezing-temperatures-snow-forecast-24720298/
Caldicot baby who beat the odds is now thriving: A baby that doctors said would never walk or talk is now thriving.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25626590.caldicot-baby-beat-odds-now-thriving/
North Wales Live Nov 20 25
The Gwynedd centenarian and her top secret role in fight against the Nazis: 'I must confess we had no idea that she had played such a hush hush role during the ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/gwynedd-centenarian-top-secret-role-32913939