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On this day: Monmouthshire Archive

Monmouthshire Archive

• Boss says Town were robbed'

  MONMOUTH Town assistant manager Andrew Lewis says his side were robbed of a certain victory at Christchurch Hamb-den on Saturday, after a dubious decision by the referee. read more

• Homeless hostel plan put on hold

  A CONTROVERSIAL plan to create a hostel for the homeless in Chepstow was put on hold by councillors yesterday. read more

• Medieval mire

  CONCERNS over the silting up of an ancient monument are to be addressed. The survival of the medieval Town Ditch is under threat, because of recent development in the area. read more

• Woman, 89, found dead in river

  TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular 89-year-old Chepstow woman found dead in a brook near her home. read more

• MS sufferer's fears over charges plan

  AN Abergavenny widow with Multiple Sclerosis says planned increases in home care charges by Monmouthshire County Council will cost her 500 % more. read more

• Police fears over nightspot plan

  PLANS for a new dance club, wine bar, and club to be built in Abergavenny's town centre have been greeted with mixed views by the local community. read more

• Traders object to Safeway scheme

  ABERGAVENNY traders are to object to the plans by Safeway to increase the size of their superstore on the outskirts of the town. read more

• Old boys relive memories

  Kyle Holmes XV 3 Select Old Boys XV 0 read more

• Admin error costs Town dear

  CHEPSTOW Town have revealed an "administration error" was to blame for their temporary expulsion from the Welsh League. read more

• East Gwent League round-up

  Division 1 read more

• Royal visitor for horse and pony rescue team

  PRINCESS Anne paid a flying visit to a Monmouth-based animal charity last week to help celebrate its 30th anniversary. read more

• How far will £8.4m stretch?

  Inspired by last week's local lottery winner Pat Griffiths, we gave feature writer Noel Davies an imaginary windfall of his own to spend on what ever he liked. Cadbury's, you have been warned... read more

• Caldicot on a high

  Caldicot Ladies are on an all-time high after a 2-1 win over Welsh Women's football league giants Neath. read more

• Aber to appeal over red card

  ABERGAVENNY are set to appeal against the sending off of captain Will James, who was cited for gouging in Saturday's defeat at Cwmbran. read more

• Roberts' goal efforts put the case for the defence

  Mardy 3 RTB Ebbw Vale 2 read more

• Paul's back in the swing

  POPULAR all-rounder Paul Swingwood has been re-appointed as Monmouth Cricket Club's first team captain for the coming season. read more

• Sam hoping for National chance

  IT was a hard day in the saddle for Abergavenny-born jockey Sam Thomas last weekend as he failed to ride a winner on his return to Chepstow Racecourse. read more

• Farmers' market closes down

  A FARMERS' market, set up to support local food producers in Monmouthshire, has been brought to a close. read more

• Man wins award for bravery

  A CHEPSTOW man has been honoured by police in Avon & Somerset for his bravery after stopping a violent attack on a woman. read more

• Police act over town shortages

  ACTION has being taken to address the lack of police cover in and around Monmouth. read more

On this day: Monmouthshire Archive