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• Here comes summer, if it ever stops raining

  KEEN golfers everywhere will be getting ready for the long, hot summer that may call into the UK this year - once it stops raining! read more

• A theatre that's fit for a Prince

  THE Earl of Wessex has often been connected to the theatrical world and last week he showed how he could have been involved in the world of performing arts if he wasn't a member of the Royal family. read more

• Disabled man is facing eviction

  A DISABLED man, who has not paid any rent for a year, has just been served with an eviction notice from Monmouthshire County Council. read more

• Rotarians swing into action for playground

  Abergavenny Rotary Club president Anthony Davies and Rotarians Clive Howells and Iorweth James are pictured at Llanfair Kilgeddin Primary School performing the official presentation of playground equipment, a gift from the club. read more

• Police say crime battle is yielding good results

  A CRACKDOWN on burglary and drug-related crime in Gwent has resulted in a reduction in crime, according to performance figures released this week. read more

• Defeat last game for manager

  Chepstow Town 2, Croesyceiliog 3 read more

• Lorna will race in Oz

  AN Abergavenny athlete has qualified to compete in the duathlon World Championships held in Australia in September. read more

• Cattle market will reflect your views

  Architects designing new cattle market development in Abergavenny have agreed to alter plans to conform with local opinion. read more

• Man killed in late-night collision on road

  A FORMER Caldicot man has died following a collision with a car on the A466 on the Redbrook to Monmouth road. read more

• Champions Crick trounce Goytre

  DIVISION One champions for 2004/2005 Crickhowell wound up their season with a 6-1 away win at Goytre. read more

• Intruders steal safe from packed pub

  A SAFE containing around £5,000 was stolen from the Britannia Inn in Drybridge Street last Sunday while the pub was packed full of revellers. read more

• Masked trio target elderly pair's cash

  MASKED burglars stole cash in a burglary at the home of two Monmouth-shire pensioners. read more

• Council bans 'junk' from school menus

  SCHOOL dinners in Monmouthshire are about to get the Jamie Oliver treatment as councillors ban junk food from the menu. read more

• Rowing event looks for sponsor

  MONMOUTH Regatta organisers are looking for race sponsors to make this year's event truly oarsome. read more

• School delight at excellent report

  GOVILON Primary School has many outstanding features, says a recent inspection report. read more

• Rowers dedicated to record breaking

  Three members of St Pierre Golf and Country Club rowed their way into the record books last Saturday on Concept Two Indoor Rowing machines in aid of Cancer Research UK. read more

• Coq au ban

  SCHOOL dinners in Monmouthshire will never be the same again, as the council prepares to ban chicken nuggets and turkey twizzlers from the menus of all the county's primary schools. read more

• Patrol delay puts pupils in danger

  A CHEPSTOW woman who applied for a job as a lollipop lady nearly a year ago is still waiting for Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) to give her an interview. read more

• Is sculptural icon in the wings for Severn?

  CHEPSTOW could be getting another sculpture to rival The Boatman, if a site near the Severn Estuary is chosen for a new Welsh landmark. read more

• Collision causes carriageway death

  A WYESHAM man has died following a collision with a car on the A466 Redbrook to Monmouth road. read more

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