In a £100m boost to the local economy, Theresa May has today pledged to abolish tolls on the Severn crossings between Wales and England. 

If elected on 8 June, a Conservative government will scrap tolls for ALL vehicles using the bridges. 

WELSH Conservatives have officially launched their campaign to try to retain the Monmouth constituency at next month’s general election.

Monmouth MP David Davies has been formally readopted as the constituency’s Conservative Party parliamentary candidate.

Last year, Britain voted to leave the European Union. Theresa May was clear that Conservative MPs, who had been divided on this issue, should come together in order to implement the decision. 

A Monmouthshire charity has hosted a special visit from Justice Secretary Liz Truss to highlight its work with rehabilitating ex-offenders.

Based on Wenallt Farm near Gilwern, the Vision of Hope Animal Assisted Therapy project is run by Dinah Sansome and her husband David.

The owners of a family butchers in Gilwern have added to the criticisms of construction giant Costain as road closures linked to the Heads of the Valleys dualling works continue to blight the village.  

Local MP David Davies has met NatWest to discuss the bank’s decision to close the Monmouth branch.

BT has been challenged to come to Monmouthshire to explain why one the county’s villages is among the worst performing areas for broadband speeds in the UK.

Monmouth MP David Davies raised the issue of business rates during Prime Minister’s Questions today.

High street retailers are facing a catastrophe unless the Welsh Government provides further help to protect small businesses affected by an imminent change to business rates, Monmouth’s MP has warned.