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Unbelievable time for EMF in the USA

6 days ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Forest chart-toppers EMF took to the streets before hitting the stage in San Jose. (EMF)FOREST hitmakers EMF have hit the ground running on their first major tour of the USA in 30 years – joining thousands of 'No Kings' protestors on the streets before wowing California crowds alongside fellow headliners Spacehog. The Cinderford group, who hit No 1 in the States with Unbelievable in July 1991, posted a photo of themselves joining the protests in San Jose, saying: "EMF has landed.
Sawmill chips in with 'substantial amount' towards saving rural church

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Work is under way preserving the church (Local Democracy)A “MAMMOTH” project is under way to save a landmark medieval church from ruin for the community and visitorsThe Grade II-listed St Mary’s Church at Kenderchurch near Pontrilas, which closed nearly 20 years ago, is being looked after by London-based charity Friends of Friendless Churches. Also in the news“If we hadn’t stepped in, eventually the roof would have fallen in and no one could restore it,” director Rachel Morley said.
Tottem on top again with World Cup rowing gold

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Jack Tottem steered the GB women's rowing eight to World Cup regatta success in Italy. (GB Rowing/ Benedict Tufnell)WYE rowing cox Jack Tottem and his GB women's rowing eight backed up European Championship gold with a commanding victory in the first World Cup regatta in Italy on Sunday. The Old Monmothian, who steered Oxford's men to Boat Race victory in 2022, had his hand on the tiller as the US and Australian boats joined the party following last month's Europeans in Bulgaria.
Unbelievable time for EMF in the USA

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Forest chart-toppers EMF took to the streets before hitting the stage in San Jose. Band photo. (EMF)FOREST hitmakers EMF have hit the ground running on their first major tour of the USA in 30 years – joining thousands of 'No Kings' protestors on the streets before wowing California crowds alongside fellow headliners Spacehog. The Cinderford group, who hit No 1 in the States with Unbelievable in July 1991, posted a photo of themselves joining the protests in San Jose, saying: "EMF has landed.
Blazers have a blast winning team title in home race

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

MonRoss Trailblazers organised the first Herefordshire and Borders Summer X-Country race at Llangrove and won the team title (MonRoss Trailblazers)MONROSS Trailblazers hosted the first Herefordshire and Borders Summer X-Country series race at Treworgan farm in Llangrove in midweek. Nearly 200 runners took on the five-mile multi-terrain circular route, with the host club taking the team title by just over three minutes from Hereford Couriers.
Late night Ross rescue launched over man in river

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Rescuers rushed to the River Wye in Ross last night after reports of a man in the river (Submitted/Phil Dolby/Pxhere.)RESCUERS rushed to Ross-on-Wye’s Rope Walk last last night (Thursday, June 19) after reports of a man in the river. Also in the newsThe alert happened just before midnight, with fire and rescue crews, boats, a drone and a search and rescue dog involved in the hunt for a man in his 30s following concerns for his safety.
Cricket star's daughter 'would not have died' if treated faster, says coroner

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Bethan James, 21, daughter of Old Monmothian sports star Steve James, passed away in 2020. Photo: The James family. (James family)THE 21-YEAR-OLD daughter of Forest sports star Steve James "would not have died" from a combination of sepsis, pneumonia and Crohn's disease if she had been treated more rapidly, a coroner has ruled. South Wales coroner Patricia Morgan said "a number of delays" had "more than minimally contributed" to Bethan James' death in February 2020.
Chepstow miss out by 38 runs at Miskin Manor

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Harry Hughes top-scored for Chepstow 1sts with 48. (Jon Miles)CHEPSTOW 1st XI fell to a 38-run loss at Miskin Manor on Saturday chasing a target of 188-9 off 50 overs on Saturday. The hosts reached 120-3 before the visitors' attack made inroads, Josh Tregaskes starring with the ball with four wickets for 45 off 10 overs, backed by single strikes for Filip Chitnis, Lewys Jones and Ben Hope-Bell. But despite reaching 32 without loss in reply, the Chepstow batting then stuttered, soon reduced to 65-5.
Pont knock Usk off their Premier perch

1 week ago | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Glam star Billy Root scored 40 for Usk. File photo: Glamorgan CCC (Glamorgan CCC)USK 1st XI’s stay at the top of South Wales Premier One proved brief as they fell to an eight-wicket loss at Pontarddulais on Saturday. Skipper opener Hugo Caldicott's dismissal lbw without scoring second ball hinted at a day of struggle, with new man Ollie Rayner also soon back in the pavilion, caught for two (8-2).
Forgeside show their mettle with 10th anniversary match

1 week ago | abergavennychronicle.com | Nick Hartland

Forgeside AFC celebrated their 10th anniversary with a match against the 2015 side. Photo: Forgeside AFC (Forgeside AFC)FORGESIDE AFC celebrated their 10th anniverary with a 2015 'Oldies' v 2025 team match at their Govilon playing fields ground. Jamie Parfitt for the Oldies put some good balls into the box for Ryan Tidball and Luke Watkins (43 goals combined in the first season), but it was the veterans' Joe Prince who calmly lifted the ball over keeper Stuart Van De Vyvers to open the scoring.