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On this day: Monmouthshire Archive

Monmouthshire Archive

• A true nine-day wonder

  FINE weather and a bumper line-up of entertainment ensured big crowds for the start of this years Monmouth Festival. read more

• New measures set to fight yobbish behaviour

  ABERGAVENNY police are to seek the first Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO) in the town against a gang of teenagers who are continually causing problems in the town centre. read more

• Caldicot in trouble after date mix-up

  THE FUTURE of Caldicot Football Club is hanging in the balance, with crisis talks being arranged, after its chairman stands accused of breaking a council ruling. read more

• Council refuses to pay for CCTV

  CHEPSTOW town councillors have again refused to sign a £1,000-a-month contract for closed circuit television - and will withhold support until they are convinced it can live up to its crime-busting reputation. read more

• Bat or ball, Teague's got it all

  Bat or ball, Teague's got it all read more

• Relief as closure-hit shop finds new home

  A 'VITAL' grocery store threatened with closure because of a row between the manager and owner has found a new home, much to the relief of residents. read more

• 'Grim' festive season fears as work goes on

  COUNCIL officials in Monmouthshire are pledging to help traders if a controversial town regeneration scheme runs into Christmas and hits their festive trade. read more

• Ban on alcohol

  TOWN councillors are seeking to ban alcohol from Monmouth's Chippenham Fields in an effort to crack down on drink-related vandalism. read more

• Detective praises 'brave' witnesses

  Detective praises 'brave' witnesses read more

• Antique shops up for top award

  MONMOUTH has been short-listed in a national competition as one of the best towns in Britain for its antiques. read more

• Cattle market's secret developer is chosen, but not revealed

  THE developer of Abergavenny cattle market site has been chosen - but is still a secret. read more

• Thomas, Carroll League Premier Division 1st XI

  ABERGAVENNY cemented their place as one of the Premiership's most ruthless sides with another convincing victory - this time over relegation-haunted Chepstow. read more

On this day: Monmouthshire Archive