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Concern at rising river levels as heavy rain lashes Gwent
A RIVER in rural Monmouthshire is rising rapidy councillors have been warned as heavy rain lashes Gwent. Monmouthshire County Council has said it is monitoring flood warnings across the county and has officers out ready to assist with any problems
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Rivers in Gwent on alert and at risk of bursting their banks as rain lashes the area
A FLOOD alert has been issued for the Usk Estuary with fears rivers could possibly break their banks. In the last couple of hours, Natural Resource Wales has put multiple rivers on flood alerts following heavy rain over the past 24 hours.
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Residents 'distraught' over confirmed care home closure after hopes raised
RESIDENTS are disappointed to find out Arthur Jenkins Care Home will close despite raised hopes of a potential takeover. In September, the owners, Hafod housing association, handed in their three months’ notice of intended closure to the council
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Local surgery to close early due to 'staff safety and unforeseen circumstances'
A LOCAL GP surgery has announced that it will close three hours early for the safety of the staff and due to unforeseen circumstances. Llanyravon Surgery, a GP Practice located on Llanyravon Way in Cwmbran, is set to close three hours early for
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Man to stand trial after he denies rape and assault by penetration
A MAN is to stand trial after he denied rape and assault by penetration charges against a woman. Nathan Copeman, 43, pleaded not guilty to the allegations which the prosecution claims took place in the summer of 2023. The defendant, of Springfield
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Priest phones into council meeting while driving to funeral he was due to conduct
A COUNCILLOR who is also a priest joined a meeting over video link on his phone while driving to officiate at a funeral. Father Malcolm Lane, a Conservative member of Monmouthshire County Council, was advised to pull over after logging in for