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• Protesters declare war on developer

  PROTESTERS carrying placards and banners picketed a developer in Monmouth last weekend over the felling of an ancient tree on a new housing development. read more

• New Tesco searches for local hero

  A new Tesco Express store is set to open in Bulwark, Chepstow on Monday June 14 and supermarket bosses want a real local hero to open it. read more

• £1.3m woodland project launched

  AN area of internationally important native woodland in the Wye Valley is to be restored as part of a £1.3 million conservation project. read more

• Cinema plan branded 'pathetic'

  ANGRY Abergavenny film-enthusiasts say the county council's proposals for a mobile cinema are "just not good enough ". read more

• Celebrity chef proves good for business

  BUSINESS is booming at a famous Monmouthshire restaurant after it featured in a reality TV programme its owners had feared would kipper it. read more

• Chapel's £1m price tag

  AN HISTORIC Monmouth chapel which has been converted into a stylish family home is for sale for more than £1 million. read more

• European funding boost for bridge

  WORK on the conservation of the Old Monnow Bridge could be complete by September following the allocation of vital funding for the scheme. read more

• Sun out for junior football tourney

  The crowds came out as did the sun last weekend to witness the first Raglan Ford Shield Mini Football Tournament. read more

• East Gwent League round-up

  THE final game of this season's East Gwent League championship saw Caldicot Castle B end a disappointing season on a small high with a 3-2 home win over derby rivals Sudbrook Cricket Club B. read more

• Businesswoman's one-way plea

  A CHEPSTOW businesswoman has spoken out in concern for the future of her company amid fears that the one-way system may soon be re-introduced into the High Street. read more

• Monmouth regatta expands

  MONMOUTH Regatta is expanding to a two-day event this year as organisers look to cement its position as a major event on the rowing calendar. read more

• Llanarth secure cup triumph

  Gilwern & Dist 0 Llanarth 3, A Jones & Co Usk Langdon Cup Final read more

• Site is no place for badger cubs

  THESE ten-week-old badger cubs were rescued from a building site in Shirenewton, after their mother abandoned them. read more

• Drop proves costly

  SUDBROOK player-coach Mark O'Leary has admitted he's finding life pretty tough with so many of his players not available due to varying reasons. read more

• Could Monmoutshire cope with a disaster?

  What if Monmouthshire was the centre of a terrorist attack? Could the local police force, hospitals and authorities cope? What if global warming meant the banks of the River Wye burst leaving parts of the county permanently submerged beneath water? read more

• It's a blast for fiery Teague

  MONMOUTH Cricket Club started their defence of the Flint & Cook Marches League Division 1 crown with an emphatic 66-run win over Leominster, at the Sports Ground on Saturday. read more

• Jones is a true run machine

  ABERGAVENNY'S in-form batsman Andrew Jones might not be available for all of his club's games this season, due to work commitments, but when he does play, you really have to wonder who'll be able to beat them. read more

• No entry into secret meeting

  MEMBERS of Chepstow's Regeneration Working Group will meet next week to discuss how to solve the current problems blighting the town centre. read more

On this day: Monmouthshire Archive