Desmond Pugh

Monmouthshire, New Jersey

Photographer and Senior Reporter at Monmouthshire Beacon

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Articles

A40 southbound Raglan closed

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Desmond Pugh

The Raglan turnoff southbound on the A40 has been closed by police. An air ambulance has just landed. Police are advising drivers wanting to go to Raglan to avoid the A40 southbound and take an alternative route. It is understood the closure is just affecting the turn off for Raglan village
Pharmacist suspended for drug use but cleared of misconduct

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Desmond Pugh

A Monmouth pharmacist and business owner has been suspended from practice for three months following a misconduct hearing by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Daniel Rhys Rosser, who operates D R Rosser Ltd on Church Street, Monmouth, was found to have impaired fitness to practise after a panel heard evidence concerning his admitted historic drug use and alleged inappropriate behaviour towards a junior colleague.
Sara Pascoe at Savoy CANCELLED

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Desmond Pugh

A spokesman for The Savoy said that she is unable to commit to a re-arranged date so they are left with no alternative but to refund which they will do as quickly as possible but it will take some time.
Monmouth volunteer Laura McCartney awarded prestigious Mayor’s Community Award

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Desmond Pugh

Standing down after his 12 months in office, the Mayor of Monmouth, Cllr David Evans marked the occasion with some special mayoral awards. Also in the newsLaura McCartney was surprised but honoured to be nominated for a Mayor’s Community Award.
Ram Mahendran acquires Whitchurch House

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Desmond Pugh

After a period of nearly 30 years continuous ownership, Whitchurch House residential care home has been sold to a former Abergavenny resident. Ram Mahendran, who studied at Our Lady & St Michael's Catholic Primary school, led a group of investors in acquiring the care home in Ross-on-Wye. Whitchurch House has 28 bedrooms and has many residents from or with links to Monmouthshire.
Monmouth Flyers shine with gold at Tony James Cup

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Desmond Pugh

Monmouth Flyers Trampoline Club made a strong return to competition last weekend, securing multiple medals at the Tony James Cup held at Abertillery Sports Centre. Gold medals for Ieuan Williams, Lyra Sugar, and Sophie Blair led the way for a confident Monmouth Flyers team, with 11 gymnasts competing in total - a clear sign of the club’s post-pandemic revival.
Ram Mahendran acquires Whitchurch House

1 week ago | abergavennychronicle.com | Desmond Pugh

After a period of nearly 30 years continuous ownership, Whitchurch House residential care home has been sold to a former Abergavenny resident. Ram Mahendran, who studied at Our Lady & St Michael's Catholic Primary school, led a group of investors in acquiring the care home in Ross-on-Wye. Whitchurch House has 28 bedrooms and has many residents from or with links to Monmouthshire.
Monmouth Volunteer Coordinator Honoured with Mayor's Award for Community Contributions

2 weeks ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Desmond Pugh

A mayoral award for making Monmouth a better place to live was given by Cllr David Evans at the end of his 12 months in office. Also in the newsMarianne Piper, a Volunteer Co-ordinator at Bridges was honoured with such an award last week. She said: “I was very surprised and really delighted to have received a Mayors award. I’m lucky enough to work with many people every day that make a huge difference to our lovely town.
Bees for Development wins silver gilt at Chelsea Flower Show

2 weeks ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Desmond Pugh

Bees for Development is buzzing with excitement as the charity celebrates a Silver Gilt Medal for its Balcony Garden exhibit, Making Life Better with Bees, at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025. The week began on a high note with a visit from Her Majesty The Queen, President of Bees for Development, and Patron Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on Monday 19 May. Their visit brought national attention to the charity’s message: that bees and beekeeping can help solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
Monmouth businessman accuses Welsh Water of decades-long sewage issue

2 weeks ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Desmond Pugh

A Monmouth businessman who owns property in Priory Street says that Welsh Water has refused to pay for repairing a sewage leak into the river. Churchill Al Temimi says that the sewage waste from his properties in Priory St, and St. Mary's Priory Church has been seeping into the river at the former slaughterhouses for a number of years.