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Julian Davies Opticians gave funds to a number of organisations including Cardiff Dogs Homes' Rescue Hotel

Gwent opticians pledge quarterly donations to charities

The Royal in Usk, which has been closed for 'many years', would be perfect for housing, it has been claimed.

The Royal in Usk, which has been closed for 'many years', would be perfect for housing, it has been claimed.

Local government

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Disused pub has been described as 'ideal for flats or a house'

BAE Systems Glascoed was the site of an explosion on Wednesday

BAE Systems Glascoed was the site of an explosion on Wednesday

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What caused the explosion at the munitions factory in Usk

David Coltherd and business partner Stuart Nicholson launch Blue Llama Vinyl records within Burlesque in Usk

David Coltherd and business partner Stuart Nicholson launch Blue Llama Vinyl records within Burlesque in Usk

Hairdressers join forces with vinyl record store for exciting venture customers love

The scheme will allow for cheaper access to activities for people on benefits

The scheme will allow for cheaper access to activities for people on benefits

Council's approach to getting Monmouthshire residents fit

The entrance to HMP Prescoed.

The entrance to HMP Prescoed.

Planning and development

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Welsh prison to expand capacity after plans for new cells approved

Andrea Sholl (R) with husband Martin and daughter Katie (L)

Andrea Sholl (R) with husband Martin and daughter Katie (L)

Family-run independent coffee shop celebrates eleven years in business

St David's Hospice will benefit from the afternoon tea

St David's Hospice will benefit from the afternoon tea

Afternoon tea event to boost funds for St David's Hospice

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Usk

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Usk

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

Garden House, just off Twyn Square in Usk, boasts a special secret

Garden House, just off Twyn Square in Usk, boasts a special secret

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Home with 2,000 year old underground secret comes to market

Police officers secure running loose dog on A449 Raglan

Police officers secure running loose dog on A449 Raglan

Officers secure dog that was running loose on main road

A general view of Usk.

A general view of Usk.

Monmouthshire County Council

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No local buyer for low-cost home means council will use it for accommodation

HMP Prescoed near Usk

HMP Prescoed near Usk

Blackmailer absconds from open prison after evening roll call walk out

Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel and Spa, Usk announce Steve White as Head Chef

Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel and Spa, Usk announce Steve White as Head Chef

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Spa hotel located in 17th century building announces new head chef

This country home in Bettws Newydd is on the market for under £2m

This country home in Bettws Newydd is on the market for under £2m

LOOK: Inside the country home set in 20 acres available for under £2m

Planning and development

Home gym and spa which will house swimming pool approved

Flood alerts have been issued today for the River Usk and the River Wye

Flood alerts have been issued today for the River Usk and the River Wye

Flood alerts issued for Rivers Usk and Wye after significant heavy rainfall

In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Cwmbran and Usk

In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Cwmbran and Usk

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

Newport prison officer denies having relationship with inmate

A building to store grain is among those approved for a farm near Usk.

A building to store grain is among those approved for a farm near Usk.

Planning and development

New storage buildings allowed at farm despite local council's concerns

The new car park will be located to the right of this barn.

The new car park will be located to the right of this barn.

Planning and development

New car park for wedding and shooting venue approved by councillors

Find out how these popular butchers fare in reviews

Find out how these popular butchers fare in reviews

Revealed: Nine of the top butchers in or near Newport according to you

Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel and Spa, Usk awarded top hygiene rating

Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel and Spa, Usk awarded top hygiene rating

Spa hotel located in 17th century building awarded top hygiene rating

Female prison officer accused of having relationship with inmate

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Inside view at HMP Usk and Prescoed as prisoner complaints shoot up

A Lamborghini Huracan STO which can cost between £249,412 and £331,212

A Lamborghini Huracan STO which can cost between £249,412 and £331,212

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Lamborghini driver caught using mobile phone at the wheel

Burger van man jailed for breaking girlfriend's nose in ‘appalling’ attack

Around 40 parents gathered outside Mr Davies' office in Usk on Friday to protest for a ceasefire

Around 40 parents gathered outside Mr Davies' office in Usk on Friday to protest for a ceasefire

Local government

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Parents hold Israel-Palestine ceasefire protest outside David Davies’s office in Usk

The Greyhound Inn pub, Monmouthshire opens Christmas winter wonderland

The Greyhound Inn pub, Monmouthshire opens Christmas winter wonderland

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Couple open pub's Christmas winter wonderland with a cosy Swiss alpine theme

The A449 between Usk and Coldra will briefly close this week

The A449 between Usk and Coldra will briefly close this week

The A449 Usk to Coldra will be closed for two days this week

Lottie celebrating her win atop the podium

Lottie celebrating her win atop the podium

Schoolgirl secures first international victory at world’s biggest indoor ski race

Llandegfedd Reservoir

Llandegfedd Reservoir

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Look: a year since heatwave revealed submerged buildings in dried-up reservoir

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Usk Show: Hundreds of families flock to Monmouthshire for agricultural show

Ben James missing

Ben James missing

Police worried about injured man reported missing earlier today

Usk hold their first pride event

Usk hold their first pride event

Celebrating diversity and inclusion: This Gwent town holds its first pride event

Police reveal why major Gwent road was blocked by 'obstruction'

Major road blocked by 'obstruction' - queues at rush hour

Major road blocked by 'obstruction' - queues at rush hour

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Major road blocked by 'obstruction' - queues at rush hour

Put on your most colourful outfits for this weekend's Pride festival

LIVESTOCK: Judging of the best female at the Usk Show.

LIVESTOCK: Judging of the best female at the Usk Show.

200-year-old agricultural show named among the best in the UK

Stock image of Gwent Police

Stock image of Gwent Police

Man,27, dies after crash on A449 as air ambulance called

Lane closed on A449 southbound from Llantrisant to Usk

Lane closed on A449 southbound from Llantrisant to Usk

Warnings of delays as lane closed on major Gwent road

National government

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Usk prison's performance rating has worsened since the pandemic

Major road closed in both directions after crash - emergency crews on scene

Major road closed in both directions after crash - emergency crews on scene

Major road closed in both directions after crash - emergency crews on scene

A lorry crashed into a combine harvester

A lorry crashed into a combine harvester

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Air ambulance called to crash involving lorry and combine harvester on major road

In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Caerphilly and Usk

In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Caerphilly and Usk

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

Paul Cummings, 44, from Cardiff pleaded guilty to speeding at 125mph while riding a Kawasaki bike on the A449 at Usk on May 29, Cwmbran Magistrates' Court was told

Paul Cummings, 44, from Cardiff pleaded guilty to speeding at 125mph while riding a Kawasaki bike on the A449 at Usk on May 29, Cwmbran Magistrates' Court was told

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Biker caught speeding at 125mph on dual carriageway avoids ban

Christine Jenkins collects her Lifetime Achievement award from Monmouthshire Building Society a

Christine Jenkins collects her Lifetime Achievement award from Monmouthshire Building Society a

“Incredibly grateful:” Great Grandmother wins Lifetime Achievement at school awards

Ian and Rachel Gilbert

Ian and Rachel Gilbert

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Man remains partially paralysed after emergency brain tumour surgery in Vietnam

The cottage includes an indoor heated pool

The cottage includes an indoor heated pool

Look: Historic bakery converted to cottage - which includes an indoor pool

Matt Sims started up a truffle business

Matt Sims started up a truffle business

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Swapping precious metal career for rare fungi has seen business 'mushroom'

Angela Jones threatened with legal action

Angela Jones threatened with legal action

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Environmentalist threatened with legal action after refusing to pay water bills

Household is free to sleep in his home office outbuilding

Household is free to sleep in his home office outbuilding

Local government

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Resident is free to sleep in his home office outbuilding, council says

Readers recommended lots of independent eateries

Readers recommended lots of independent eateries

These 13 independent restaurants have proven popular with our readers

Head chef, Carl Newcombe-Ling at the Newbridge on Usk

Head chef, Carl Newcombe-Ling at the Newbridge on Usk

Hotel and restaurant at 200-year-old inn reopens after refurbishment

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