Monmouthshire Beacon

Emergency services are currently advising residents of Riverside Residential Park to leave their homes due to the flood risk

The B4347 at Newcastle was closed from 7pm on Friday, 20th September due to a one vehicle RTC. A section of telegraph pole was damaged and the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service closed the road until BT replaced the pole. Drivers heading from Monmouth were advised to approach Skenfrith and Cross Ash via an alternative route. The driver was attended to by paramedics at the scene. The road is now open

In your Beacon this week:
•Town traders claim victory as a controversial council policy is set to be finally introduced •The Wales Air Ambulance was called to an incident at Monmouth Skatepark where a young man was injured •And the annual Raglan Day carnival and parade enjoyed fine weather conditions over the bank holiday weekend - pictures inside this week.
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This is the second time the bridge has been vandalised in the past two months.

In your Beacon this week:
•The historic Monmouthshire Show WILL go ahead next year, despite concerns over falling attendances •A Monmouth shop owner has revealed her frustration after another lorry collided with her premises this week •And next year's Monmouth Carnival could see the return of floats from yesteryear
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In your Monmouthshire Beacon this week:
•Concerns are raised that images of the planned new-look Agincourt Square may be ‘misleading’ •Three of Monmouthshire’s school buses have been taken off the roads after spot-checks, prompting concerns over students’ safety •And the Beacon’s archives have been the inspiration for a play organised by members of the community that will be performed in Monmouth later this month
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All set up ready for a fantastic day at Monmouth Show. Come and see us!

Inside this week: Pick up your 20-page guide to this year's Monmouthshire Show in this week's Monmouthshire Beacon

The Volvo's driver was alerted by another motorist behind him, pulling over at the chip shop and realising the back of his car was on fire.

The events, which will take place on the weekend of 29th June, are set to include a veteran’s march from the former railway station at Troy to the top of town

This year the event celebrated 10 years of providing music on the banks of the Wye

As part of the works the 'pinch point' will be made a permanent feature after it was first installed in 2015

Archaeologist Steve Clarke said the find was “remarkable” and “more important than finding a hoard of gold coins”

Pupils marched down Monnow Street and onto St Thomas’ roundabout before making their way over to Budgens’ garage

The Kingfishers were relegated from Division One of the Welsh League last year as they were unable to offer seating for supporters and visitors, and did not qualify according to Welsh FA rules.

“It has become very clear a main stage, nine-day festival is no longer viable or supported," festival organisers said.

As a precaution the store was closed and evacuated and remained closed over the weekend.

The most eye-catching change will see the main stage move from the car park on Blestium Street to Chippenham Playing Fields