Chepstow Beacon

The Monmouthshire Beacon, established on October 18, 1837, boasts a rich legacy in the county. In its formative years, the Beacon served as a vital source of news when radio and television did not exist. It reported on local happenings while also keeping its audience updated on global events. Initially launched in Agincourt Square, Monmouth, by Thomas Farror, the newspaper remained there for almost four decades before relocating to the Monmouth Market Hall in 1876.

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High levels of sickness bug cases concern NHS Gloucestershire

3 weeks ago | chepstowbeacon.co.uk | Tomos Evans

Thorough hand washing with soap and warm water is essential to prevent the spread of sickness bugs (Stock image)NHS Gloucestershire has asked residents to take steps to prevent the spread of sickness bugs in the county, which it says the levels of which are “still really high”. The news comes following the ‘critical incident’ declared in January this year, amid a rise of flu and norovirus.
Greens in Forest launch county council campaign

1 month ago | chepstowbeacon.co.uk | Mark Elson

THE Green Party in the Forest launched its campaign for May’s Gloucestershire County Council election in Coleford on Saturday (March 14). Candidates and other members were joined at the clock tower by the Green Party’s co-leader, Carla Denyer MP, the Forest Thump samba band and a figure representing “the Goddess of the Wye”.
The March Flare brings vibrant spring celebrations to Llandogo

1 month ago | chepstowbeacon.co.uk | Grace Price

The fire parade walk, part of ‘The March Flare’ (Supplied )A community event celebrating the arrival of spring will take place this weekend in Llandogo. Entitled The March Flare, the weekend will be filled with vibrancy and music. This event follows the Wye Valley River Festival, which is held every two years to bring together the community, environmentalists, and artists.
Monmouth Comprehensive runner Will powers way to Welsh Schools X-Country captaincy

1 month ago | chepstowbeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Monmouth Comprehensive's Will Chalk will be the proud captain of Welsh Schools at the Home Countries X-Country Championships in Scotland (Monmouth Comprehensive)MONMOUTH Comprehensive's Will Chalk has been named captain of the Welsh Schools team for the Schools International Athletic Board's X-Country Championships in Falkirk, Scotland on March 22. It follows him taking a close silver in the Welsh Schools X-Country Championships last month in Brecon.
Monmouth Rising team cancels all festival plans for 2025

1 month ago | chepstowbeacon.co.uk | Desmond Pugh

The THREE-day 45,000-capacity music festival planned for August – billed as Wales' biggest - has been cancelledAlso in the newsOrganiser James Kenny posted on social media that the festival could not go ahead with its current plans. Last week we reported that a change of venue was forced on them following the plans to use the Monmouthshire Showground site had collapsed.
Sawn-off shotgun brothers jailed for five years

1 month ago | chepstowbeacon.co.uk | Mark Elson

Brothers Michael (left) and Johnny Connors have been jailed for five years. (Gloucestershire Police)TWO brothers have both been jailed for five years after being found guilty of providing a man with a sawn-off shotgun. Gloucester Crown Court heard that the man later found with the gun tried to escape from police by jumping out of a window and running off naked.
Tree works at Bulwark Camp Hillfort approved by council

1 month ago | chepstowbeacon.co.uk | Twm Owen

WELSH history body Cadw has been given permission to fell two ash trees and undertake other works at the Bulwark Camp Hillfort. Also in the newsAll the trees are on the edge of the camp, now a recreation ground, bordering industrial units on the Bulwark Industrial Estate. Trees on the site are subject to preservation orders. The area is a late Iron Age site and made up of an enclosure with a double bank and ditch bordering the River Wye.
Forest of Dean man arrested after 100 mph chase

2 months ago | chepstowbeacon.co.uk | Tomos Evans

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, and driving while under the influence of drugs, following a high-speed police chase. Also in the newsShortly after 1.30am on Thursday February 6, police received a report about a motorist in Cheltenham who was suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Officers located the vehicle on the A40, however, the driver failed to stop, advancing at speeds of more than 100 mph.
Full steam ahead for Monmouth Rotary model railway show

2 months ago | chepstowbeacon.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Rotary Monmouth's Railex will be just the ticket for model train fans. (Monmouth Rotary)IT will be full steam ahead at Bridges Community Centre when Monmouth Rotary’s 13th Annual Model Railway Show pulls in on Sunday, February 16, from 10am to 4pm. Also in the newsFifteen lifelike layouts will be on show together with 13 trade and demonstration stands.
100 fewer people killed or seriously injured since 20mph speed limits introduced

2 months ago | chepstowbeacon.co.uk | Chris Betteley

Ken Skates said the data showing fewer collisions, deaths and injuries is ‘encouraging’ (Supplied)Collisions are at their lowest level since records began, and 100 fewer people have been killed or seriously injured on Welsh roads since the introduction of a default 20mph speed limit compared to the previous year, fresh figures show.