BREAKING NEWS

New Mayor for Chepstow elected

Paul Rutter has been elected as the new Mayor for Chepstow.
Cllr Rutter replaces Henry Hodges, who has served as Mayor for the past three years.
For the full council report from last night’s meeting, see next Wednesday’s Beacon (23th May). ... read on

County council's partnership administration

Monmouthshire’s Conservative and Liberal Democrat groups have announced their intention to form a Partnership Administration. read on...

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Police confirm body found is Rikki

Gloucester Police have confirmed that the body found on the banks of the River Severn on 5th May is that of missing man Rikki Baldwin. read on...

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Monmouth Mayor to serve a second term

Councillor Gerry Bright has been returned to serve a second term as Monmouth’s mayor. read on...

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Hannah Berney visits Monmouthshire schools

She may have lost her place on the BBC show The Voice, but Hannah Berney has not lost her place in the heart of her fans at home, as her ‘mini tour’ of Monmouthshire schools has proven. read on...

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Two wins in a week secure title for Monmouth RFC

Monmouth Rugby Club needed to beat Bettws and Pontllanffraith to be sure of winning the Swalec Division 5 East title, and played magnificently to win the games 30-five and 37-three respectively, spark... read on

Kingsfishers win league and back-to-back promotions

Monmouth Town’s Kingfishers finally clinched the Welsh League Division Two title with an emphatic second half performance against Cardiff-based Ely Ra... read on

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Ryan's dream comes true

Monmouth sprinter Ryan Lee competed in the UK school games last week at the Olympic stadium in London.
Ryan had qualified for this prestigious eve... read on

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Winning start for cricketers

Jonathan Roberts bagged five wickets as Monmouth Cricket Club made a winning return to Welsh competitive league action.
After being dismissed for ... read on

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Final revenge for champions Monmouth

Monmouth Comprehensive School inflicted revenge on Maesydderwen in the Year 11 Welsh Carnegie Champions School Final after winning 42-16 in Caerphilly... read on

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