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Temporary safety measures at Gilwern Viaduct following structural assessment

Monmouthshire County Council is implementing traffic management systems on the Gilwern Viaduct following a recent monitoring assessment which revealed structural concerns.
All weather pitch at Caldicot Leisure Centre set for major refurbishment

Monmouthshire County Council has announced a major upgrade to the all-weather pitch at Caldicot Leisure Centre.
Teenager inspired by Southport killer who planned attack on Oasis concert sentenced

A teenager who was inspired by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced after he planned an attack on an Oasis concert.
Council looks to use housing developer contributions to complete cycling and walking path

More than £300,000 raised from housing developers could be used to cover a shortfall in funding for a cycling and walking path.
New 3,000-home town idea sparks concerns as group set up to fight plan

There are serious concerns about a proposed 3,000-home new town near the A417 in Gloucestershire as villagers rally against the plans.

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