Chepstow, Wales News

That's the fear of councillors in the town, who worry the new Higher Lydney development doesn't include any way for cars to get directly to the town centre.

With over 400 new houses set to be built in Chepstow as part of Monmouthshire council's Local Development Plan, a number of changes are set to be made to the town's roads.

Staff at Badman's jewellery shop in the Monmouthshire town's St Mary's Arcade were shocked when the man walked in with what appeared to be a handgun at around 4.30pm on Tuesday and demanded cash.

A CHEPSTOW man admitted possession of an imitation firearm today, following an incident last year where he was involved in an eight-hour stand-off with police.

HEALTH Bosses have again come under fire, this time from Severnside councillors furious at the withdrawal of orthopaedic services in Caldicot.

CHEPSTOW had a touch of the Orient about it on Sunday, as hundreds of people lined St Mary Street to watch the annual Chinese New Year celebrations organised by the Shangri-La restaurant.

Following an inspection of the school in November 2011, Estyn also said Shirenewton Primary's leadership and management were excellent.

The library will boast a number of improvements including new book displays and layouts as well as more flexible space for activities,events and classes.

A south Wales manufacturer has won a multi-million pound order to build 35 wind turbine towers for UK sites.

Who was Fannie Bryan? All I know for sure is that she was born in 1889 and lived all her life in the tiny hamlet of Tidenham Chase, deep in the Forest of Dean, with views stretching to the River Severn.