SINCE it reopened in June 2002 the village shop in Redbrook has always stocked an impressive array of wholesome local produce. Store owner Kath Ellison has made it her policy to source produce locally and it would appear to be paying off. Kath said: "
AN Abergavenny man has reached an out-of-court settlement with Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust over the death of his mother four years ago from MRSA. Gerry Walker of Rock House, Brynygwenin was pursuing a case of clinical negligence against the trust over
TODAY we launch the Taste of Monmouthshire certificate, as part of the Free Press Eat Local, Eat Healthy campaign. Last week we highlighted 30 pubs, restaurants and tearooms which include local produce on their food and drink menus - but we believe many
Bryntirion 2 Goytre 1 GOYTRE chairman and former manager Paul Greenhagh has admitted his side could do with a win to boost the player's confidence more than their league position. The Plough Road club lies one from bottom in the Division Three table with
CONTROVERSIAL plans to extend a shop front next to the historic town arch in Chepstow have been thrown out by county planners this week. Monmouthshire council's planning committee has refused to allow High Street retailers Peacocks to extend its front
THIRTY protesters battling against the construction of a Chepstow skate park were arrested on Friday, after they brought building work to a halt for the second time. And one protester who refused to move from the site, 66-year-old Bill Pegg, collapsed
CHEPSTOW Town assistant manager Wayne Samuels reckons his side needs to find some sort of consistency soon or risk not being part of the pack challenging for promotion this season. Samuels believes that in the next three to five games a pattern will form
Division one Unbelievable Under-wood secured another three points, winning 1-0 at Sudbrook Cricket Club A, James McManus scoring the only goal. Underwood have not lost or drawn a league or cup game in more than 12 months, quite a record for a team so
STEPHEN Molyneux, chef-patron of the Black Bear Inn at Bettws Newydd, puts the success and excellent reputation of his restaurant down to the exquisite flavours of fresh Monmouthshire produce. Steve said: "I try and use local producers and Monmouthshire
Monmouth rally team Richard and Matthew McLachlan had high hopes for the Caerwent event, but were blighted by braking problems on an event where precision driving and mechanical performance were critical. With the 205 rally championship overall and expert
A Wye Valley teenager who went missing for six days after meeting with buddies he met through internet chat rooms, has returned home safe and well. Darren Freeman, aged 15, from Redbrook, sparked a major police search after he was reported missing last
Check out the Abergaveny, Monmouth and Chepstow Free Press for photos of local childrens' first day at school. It's a big moment in the life of your child and you can remember it forever by ordering a picture. See the paper for more details.
USK Rugby Football Club have called on the Welsh Rugby Union to revert back to witness-based hearings when dealing with thuggish behaviour in rugby games. The move follows three serious injuries to Usk players last season, all, it is claimed, as a result
WORKERS at Abergavenny's turkey factory are elated at the news that a deal has been struck to secure jobs at the plant. Two former food industry executives last week rescued the Brandons factory from receivership and have formed a new company called Cranberry
In Division One Tranch Utd made a break away at the top with a narrow 2-1 home win over Gilwern & District. Graham Rees gave visitors Gilwern a 1-0 half-time lead when he scored direct from a corner after 35 minutes, but he missed the chance to put
SKENFRITH manager Paul Brown, right, is adamant all of the club's players should start realising just who is the boss. Brown is concerned that a number of senior players seem to be channelling their own thoughts into how the team should play, and, according
Chepstow people should be better informed of what action authorities will take in the event of an accident at the Oldbury nuclear power station, say town councillors. Chepstow town council is calling for an urgent meeting with emergency planning experts
Abergavenny Rugby Club travel to Abercarn this Saturday with a full squad. Caretaker coach Steve Hamer, pictured right, told the Free Press there have been no injuries reported, and the mood in the camp was good. The former Bailey Park forward was pleased
THE SEVEN-year jail sentence imposed on an arsonist who carried out a campaign of destruction on a Monmouthshire farming community was welcomed by victims and fire officers alike. Labourer Jon Hanson, 27, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court last week
THE increase in costs for the new Monnow Bridge of almost a million pounds has resulted in the flood alleviation scheme for the town being postponed. Monmouthshire County Council has already diverted funding allocated to the renovation of Chepstow High
