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• Hollis adds a Dutch of real class

  WYE rower Rob Hollis launches out in the GB 8 at the world U23 rowing championships in Amsterdam this weekend, writes Nick Hartland. read more

• No respect

  VANDALS have destroyed floral displays in Chepstow town centre - just days before they are due to be judged in a flower competition. read more

• New junior section

  Abergavenny Thursdays' pre-season training is well under way. read more

• Kate's pure gold in national tourney

  Monmouth Comprehensive School pupil Kate Mills, joined juniors from Kyoshin Shotokan Karate Club, as they travelled to Chesterfield last Saturday to take part in the Karate Union of Great Britain National Youth Championships. read more

• Teague in a hurry in 7-wicket romp

  UNBEATEN Monmouth cruised to a seven-wicket home win over Wormelow, in the Flint & Cook Marches League last weekend. read more

• Market looks for different home

  THE new livestock market for Abergavenny is unlikely to end up being built at Llanfoist, admitted Monmouthshire's head of planning George Ashworth. read more

• OAP woken by car at door

  AN Abergavenny pensioner had a rude awakening in the early hours of the morning - when a car ended up in her front garden. read more

• Thousands back car parking row

  THE Monmouth and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce is totally opposed to the local authority's plans over the future of car parking in Monmouth. read more

• M&D cyclists are on a roll

  The M&D Cycles specialised cycling team, co-sponsored by the Abergavenny Free Press and PM Consultants, have had some decent results recently. read more

• Stabbed boy back in class

  AN ELEVEN-year-old boy stabbed in his classroom last week has returned to school while governors wait for police to complete their investigations before deciding the fate of the other pupil. read more

• Girls race to athletic success

  The Year 8 girls' athletics team from Chepstow Comprehensive school have been crowned the South East Wales Athletics Team Champions after victory in Spytty Park Athletics Stadium, Newport on Friday 24 June 2005. read more

• Wartime fun at ,40s prices

  THE Savoy Players captured the spirit of a nation with their latest production Home Front at the weekend. read more

• Plans threaten traders' future

  MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council has been accused by an Usk trader of pressing the self-destruct button with its plans to end free car parking. read more

• Aber fall behind in run chase

  Abergavenny Cricket Club slumped to another defeat on Saturday, falling 20 runs short of the target set by hosts Tondu. read more

• It's a bumpy ride for 2nds

  MONMOUTH Seconds suffered their first away defeat of the season in a six-wicket reverse at Leominster, in the Flint & Cook Marches League Division 2 last weekend, writes Ian Morgan. read more

• Welsh Office worker investigated for fraud

  A SENIOR member of the Welsh Office from South Monmouthshire is under police investigation following allegations of fraud made against him. read more

• Prison will be 'like Guantanamo Bay'

  A NEW enclosed activity area at Usk Prison would be the town's version of Guantanamo Bay, said their local councillor. read more

• Pub guide puts Monmouth on the map

  A HOST of Monmouth pubs and inns have recently been featured in the new guide book. read more

• Wartime fun at 40s prices

  THE Savoy Players captured the spirit of a nation with their latest production Home Front at the weekend. read more

• Potter book fever weaves its magic

  ABERGAVENNY fans of JK Rowling went potty on Friday night when they queued for several hours to get their hands on her latest best seller. read more

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