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• Dixons to close Monmouth store

  ELECTRONICS giant Dixons has confirmed rumours that the Monmouth branch is to close as part of a radical shake up of the company. read more

• Another defeat for Thursdays

  ABERGAVENNY Thursdays ended their Gwent County Division Three season the way they started it - with a defeat. read more

• Gwent Central League round-up

  Sebastopol have completed one of the greatest ever seasons in the club's proud history by winning the Gwent Central League's Division One title and with it promotion to the Gwent County FA League. read more

• Smallest church has big impact

  THE smallest parish church in Monmouthshire was a blaze of colour at the weekend. read more

• Wash-out doesn't hit Sudbrook

  SUDBROOK player-coach Mark O'Leary reckons his side will cope well if this year's South Wales Premiership season is hit hard by the weather. read more

• Monmouth relegated after defeat

  Pentwynmawr Athletic 2 Monmouth Town 1 read more

• Shop manager guilty of indecent assault

  A MONMOUTH shop manager has admitted indecently assaulting a 16-year-old youth. read more

• East Gwent League round-up

  Division One: Underwood A retained the league Championship after defeating close rivals Tintern Abbey 2-1. read more

• U-turn after one-way chaos

  CHEPSTOW's controversial one-way system has been temporarily suspended - after officials endured more than a week of immense pressure from local residents and businesses revolting against the scheme. read more

• Rugby tournament a big hit

  THIS year's Free Press sponsored Abergavenny Mini and Junior Rugby tournament at the Raglan Sports Fields was a smash hit with both the players, parents and fans. read more

• Walnut Tree regrets TV chef show

  THE owners of a famous Monmouthshire restaurant say a new TV programme featuring Gordon Ramsay has kippered them. read more

• Coach's fury after 'embarrassing' loss

  ABERGAVENNY coach Keith Newell has slammed his side's dismal display against Premiership front runners Sully saying he was "embarrassed" by his side's lack of professionalism and commitment. read more

• Wye Valley cycle route approved

  THE new path linking Monmouth with Symonds Yat for walkers and cyclists has been given the blessing of Monmouthshire councillors. read more

• Spice Girl's Wye Valley visit

  DINNER guests at a hotel in Tintern had a little more spice than they bargained for, when they were joined by a surprise visitor. read more

• Have we 'bin' duped by refuse charges?

  RATEPAYERS in and around Caldicot are refusing to pay extra for refuse services and are dumping their rubbish instead, says a local councillor. read more

• Cash boost for new nursery

  MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council has been given a grant of £346,000 from the New Opportunities Fund towards the cost of the new nursery at Harold Road Junior School. read more

• Tutshill Carnival success

  TUTSHILL'S premiere Carnival was met with a huge response when crowds gathered to join in the May Day spectacular on Monday. read more

On this day: Monmouthshire Archive