Archive - Wednesday, 21 August 2019

Mirriam merchant
MERCHANT MIRRIAM JAYNE (Jayne) Suddenly, on 4th August 2019, at her home, Jayne, aged 56 years, of Manor Road, Abersychan (also of Liverpool). Loving daughter of Tony and the late Hannah. Much loved by Jackie, family and friends. She will be forever in…
williams sandalls
SANDALLS William John (Bill) Sadly passed away after a short illness on 8th August 2019 at Nevill Hall Hospital aged 54. Beloved husband of Karen, much loved father of Gemma & David. Loving father-in-law, brother and devoted Grancha. Forever in our…
Derek Virgo
VIRGO On 5th August 2019. Derek John of Henllys, Cwmbran passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital, Aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Sandra, devoted father of Lee, Darren, Richard and Gareth, much loved father-in-law of Linsey, loved Bampi to Ben,…
Ann Wilcox
WILCOX On 11th August 2019, Ann Wilcox. Beloved Wife of Bryan, Mother of Michael, Judith and Anthony and Grandmother to six wonderful Grandchildren passed away peacefully with her family around her. She touched so many lives with her time as a teacher…
richard morgan
MORGAN Richard Peacefully on 9th August 2019 at Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan Hospital, Ebbw Vale. Richard aged 69 formerly of Caradoc Street, Pentwyn, Abersychan. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral on Wednesday 28th August.…
betty williams
WILLIAMS (Betty) On 8th August 2019, Florence Elizabeth Maud passed away peacefully at her home in Pontnewydd, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Ron, devoted mother of Alan, Linda, Carl and Lorna, much loved mother-in-law of Amanda, Rose and Alan,…
Thomas Hewkins
HEWKINS (Tom) On 10th August 2019, Thomas Hewkins of Llewellyn Road, Cwmbran peacefully passed away, aged 93 years. Beloved Husband of the late Hilda, Devoted Father of Ann-Marie, Paul and Cheryl, Loved Father-In-Law of Michael, Andrea and Dale, Dearly…
david allcock
ALLCOCK DAVID JOHN Sadly, passed away on 8th August 2019 at Nevill Hall Hospital David, of Llanover Road, Blaenavon. Beloved husband of Regina, Much loved father of Mark and partner Dawn. Brother of Michael and Keith. He will be forever in the hearts of…
Barbara Williams
WILLIAMS Peacefully on 9th August 2019, Barbara Williams of New Inn. Beloved wife of Cyril, devoted mother of Susan and Joanne, loved son in law of Gareth, much loved nan of Matthew. Funeral Wednesday 28th August, service 2.00pm at New Inn Methodist…
Margaret Shipton
SHIPTON Sadly on 7th August 2019, Margaret passed away suddenly. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 28th August, service 10.00am at Gwent Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be given at…
catherine barker
BARKER Died peacefully on 27th July 2019, Catherine Ann Barker of Cwmbran. Devoted mother of Conrad, Ian and Ceirwen, much loved grandma of Jade, Evan, Kayleigh, Trinity and Corban. Funeral Friday 23rd August, service 1.00pm at Holy Trinity Church,…
Two Monmouthshire towns with high streets that are 'bucking the national trend of decline'
TWO of southern Monmouthshire's high streets are bucking the national trend of decline, with signs of steady demand for retail space, according to a local property consultant.
Inquest into Christopher Jones who was killed in garage explosion in Pontypool is opened and adjourned
AN inquest has opened into the death of a man who died in a garage explosion.
Victory for man who disagreed with Parking Eye fine issued in Newport - as the company cancel the court date
A CWMBRAN man is celebrating after his two-year fight with a parking company ended in victory.
Youth conference to mark twinning anniversary is a 'success'
THE PONTYPOOL Youth Council were delighted with their link up with their compatriots from Bretton, Condeixa and Longjumeau.
NOSTALGIA: The last remaining chimney at Hills Pits, Blaenavon
HILLS Pits lay to the north west of the town of Blaenavon on the edge of the south Wales coalfields. All that remains today of the workings is this stone chimney – an old air vent stack.

20th August 2019