Monmouthshire | Archive | 2006 | February
AN USK man who was arrested for possession of cannabis and an amphetamine/cocaine mix has pleaded guilty to both charges at Abergavenny Magistrates Court. more...
CHEPSTOW police have heaped praise on CCTV operators who aided them in an arrest, which has increased calls for the system to be upgraded. more...
A MONMOUTH chef who once cooked for Prince Charles and Diana was named the outright winner of the region's premier cook-off last week, writes Keith Fairbank. more...
A COUNCILLOR hit back at claims of racism after remarks he made in a meeting caused a storm of protest. more...
LOCAL archaeologists have taken advantage of the roadworks in Agincourt Square, which have caused massive problems for the town, to uncover magical results underground. more...
MARDY have enjoyed a fantastic seven days, with progress on possible ground improvements which could see Welsh League football in Abergavenny, followed up with a 1-0 win at Abercarn, to put the club top of Gwent County Division One. more...
THERE could be teacher redundancies in Monmouthshire if the county council brings in their new funding formula for schools, warned a leading opposition member. more...
A MONMOUTH man who drunkenly swore loudly and repeatedly at students in a Monnow Street coffee shop last month has been ordered by magistrates to pay a £100 fine and legal costs of £35. more...
TEACHER redundancies could be on the way in Monmouthshire if the county council brings in their new funding formula for schools, warned a leading opposition member. more...
Parents of children at the area's only Welsh-medium school have been told it could be another five years before they can move out of its Victorian buildings. more...
THE Shire Hall in Monmouth is one of the best examples of its type in Britain and deserves its £5 million facelift, the county council has been told. more...
A KNIFE-WIELDING teenager confronted Monmouth police officers in an incident outside the police station, pictured, in Glendower Street, on Wednesday, February 1, at 11.20pm. more...
PLANS to reduce Pembroke Primary School, Chepstow into a 210-place facility will not involve selling off the playing field, promised a leading councillor. more...
ABERGAVENNY residents who object to the siting of the new skatepark in their neighbourhood have complained to Monmouthshire County Council about being consulted. more...
A FURIOUS couple from Chepstow have vented their anger about their house being surrounded by speed humps. more...
A FURIOUS couple from Chepstow have vented their anger about their house being surrounded by speed humps. Carolyn and Philip Chapman from Mount Way have been fighting a long battle with Monmouthshire county council over the traffic-calming measures located near their home on Welsh Street, which they believe are putting lives in danger and damaging vehicles. The couple first complained to the council on November 1, 2005, about protruding metal bolts from the speed humps. The council did eventually fix them three weeks later, however the Chapman's still believe the speed humps pose a risk. Mrs Chapman said: "Although they came and fixed the speed humps the bolts still go up and down sporadically. The humps have also caused serious wear and tear to our cars and we even suffered a blow-out on the road. We did not get this kind of damage before the speed humps were put there, so they must be to blame. "We are trapped by the speed humps because if we turn left or right at the end of our road we have to go over them. We end up driving over them about 50 times a day. "I know some elderly people who find it uncomfortable going over them and it has caused them to have quite a lot of pain in their back." The speed humps were placed on Welsh Street in 2002 and they have continued to be a bone of contention since with some residents even buying 4x4s so they can go over the humps more easily. Mr Chapman said: "We understand that there are two schools on the road and the safety of the children is important but we propose that instead of putting speed humps in the road, which are such an ineffective safety measure, that they put more pedestrian crossings to help them across the road." The council responded to the Chapman's complaints by saying: "The traffic calming scheme complies with all relevant regulations and guidance. The council does not believe the road surface humps that form part of the scheme cause damage to vehicles, provided that they are being driven properly and within the speed limit." more...
A THOUSAND years of history will soon be on show in Abergavenny, after the recent completion of a tapestry that has taken five years to finish. more...
MONMOUTH Comprehensive School will lose nearly £7,000 if councillors agree a new countywide funding formula; with a leading opposition member warning this could lead to teacher redundancies, writes Lesley Flynn. more...
THE local Liberal Democrats have blasted Conservative controlled Monmouthshire County Council, accusing them of "hypocrisy" over their decision to raise burial charges. more...
YOUNGSTERS at Llantilio Pertholey Primary School have collected more than 800 old copies of Yellow Pages - beating last year's total of 501. more...
Usk Young Farmers have donated £271 towards the upkeep and planting of the Memorial Hall garden in Maryport Street. more...
POLICE are on the hunt for arsonists after a "callous and senseless" attack on the outhouse of an historic building on Welsh Street. more...
DEMANDS for an investigation into controversial plans for Monmouthshire County Council to write-off nearly £2 million in arrears are continuing. more...
CHEPSTOW'S popular summer playscheme is under threat of closure or might be forced to introduce higher admission charges after losing more than £13,500 last year. more...
THE county council appears to be going round in circles over school bus provision, after deciding to axe free local transport for some youngsters living in Bulwark and parts of Thornwell. more...
THE future of a Monmouth landmark is going to live on, after months of wrangling. more...
THE new livestock market for Monmouthshire should be up and running as soon as, or shortly after, Abergavenny's cattle market closes. more...
A WORKMAN on the site of the ongoing roadworks on Rockfield Road in Monmouth was hit by a vehicle last week, as council employees undertaking the project complained of "abuse" from local residents. more...
BORDERERS played host to Premier Division opponents New Tredegar on Friday night, emerging from the enthralling 11-try encounter victorious by four points. more...
MARDY have enjoyed a fantastic seven days, with progress on possible ground improvements which could see Welsh League football in Abergavenny, followed up with a 1-0 win at Abercarn, to put the club top of Gwent County Division One. more...
The pitches thawed on Saturday and all bar one scheduled match were played. more...
Bulwark Juniors travelled to Undy in the East Gwent Under-15 league and participated in a thrilling 11-goal encounter. more...
Goytre 0 Chepstow Town 1 more...
Welsh League Division Two: Caldicot Town 1, Caerau Ely 0 more...
Skenfrith Utd 2 Pegasus Colts 0 more...
OCEAN rower Andrew Barnett took his first step on dry land in two months and said: "I'm going to sit down to the biggest fry-up breakfast I've ever eaten. In fact I'll probably have two!" more...
RELEGATION threatened Monmouth RFC had their six-pointer with Crumlin cancelled on Friday night, with the clash now being scheduled for Friday, March 17. more...
Welsh League Division Three: Goytre 0, Chepstow Town 1 more...
MORE than 200 boys and girls from primary schools in the Abergavenny area took part in a netball and football tournament at King Henry School last week. more...
CHEPSTOW Town manager Chris Lilygreen has been asked to step down from his role at the club's helm, with assistant boss Wayne Samuels taking over as caretaker boss last week. more...
Abercarn United 0 Mardy AFC 1 more...
A MONMOUTH woman, who until last month had never even run four miles on a treadmill, is currently training to run alongside Olympic hero Matthew Pinsent in the London Marathon. more...
Abergavenny Thurs 3 New Inn 1 more...
CHEPSTOW'S Joel Wil-liams came away victorious from Cefn Forest on Friday night, after unanimously defeating Daniel Paul from Cwmcarn ABC on points in three rounds. more...
MONMOUTH Town's third successive league win on Saturday saw them leapfrog Saturday's opponents Tranch into second place in the Gwent County Second Division. more...
STABLE staff will have another reason for looking forward to visiting Chepstow Racecourse with their horses from next month. more...
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