Gwarchod Wyesham Watch

16/07/2025

Popped down to the bridge to take a gander at the Canadian Geese only to turn around and see such a mess left by people that presumably had done the same thing.
9 empty plastic water bottles, 3 socks, 2 towels, 1 can and various other litter items. We are so lucky to live in this beautiful neck of the woods, please let's keep it that way

14/07/2025

There is a lorru over on the first bend on Staunton Rd.

Police say its likely to be a while before they right it. They are hoping it will be by the morning but still too early to tell.

If you need to use the road tomorrow keep an eye on socials or call 101 to find out if it is open again

19:20 BST : ⚠️🚧 Road closed 🚧⚠️

🚨 Emergency services are dealing with a road traffic collision on A4136 Staunton Road, Monmouth, between Wyesham Road and Kymin Road . 🚨

The road is currently closed.

Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey.

Thank you.

via : Gwent Police

11/07/2025

04/07/2025

This week the Sentencing Council has implemented new sentencing guidelines for the offence of Careless Driving (Driving Without Due Care and Attention) in England and Wales. These replace the previous 2017 guidance and reflect the Council’s continued commitment to consistency in sentencing and ensuring appropriate penalties for risk-causing behaviours on the roads.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/new-severe-driving-bans-and-fines-as-punishment-guidelines-change-this-week/ar-AA1HQ3sP?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=aa89caaa23b04cb49b8f6849104f3f78&ei=56

https://chroniclelaw.co.uk/blogs/2025/07/02/sentencing-careless-driving-the-latest-guidelines/

Drivers have been warned they could end up banned for the most common of reasons as new careless driving sentencing guidelines come in

01/07/2025

Fines for drivers using mobile phones have more than doubled
Fines for drivers using mobile phones have more than doubled in just one year.

South Wales Police issued 792 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) in 2024, compared to 391 in 2023.

This amounts to £278,400 in fines over two years.

Michael Higgins, a solicitor at Accident Claims Advice, said: "The number of mobile phone driving offences is extremely worrying – especially given the potentially devastating consequences of someone not paying full attention when operating a vehicle.

A road collision caused by someone looking at their phone while driving could turn a person's life upside down in a split second

By mid-May, 209 more fines had already been recorded in 2025.

Injuries have been linked to 15 road traffic accidents involving mobile phone use since 2023.

Nearby forces reported lower totals for the same period, with North Wales Police issuing 886 fines and Gwent Police 1,102 FPNs.

Using a handheld device while driving has been an offence since 2003, with penalties increasing in 2022.

Fines for drivers using mobile phones in south Wales have more than doubled in just one year.

29/06/2025

Warning to dog owners
https://www.facebook.com/100064310364362/posts/1130361385784196/?

❗Castle Meadows, Abergavenny - Public Warning ❗

Please be vigilant!

We have received reports that dog treats containing fishing hooks have been placed on the footpaths at Mill Street, Abergavenny, which leads to the River Usk and may also be found in Castle Meadows itself.

The police are aware of the situation.

If you are walking your dog in the area, please exercise caution.

06/06/2025

🚨 Can you help?

We’re appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the A40 at , on Saturday 31 May, at about 10.55am.

It happened on the southbound off slip, travelling onto the A449, and involved one motorcycle, a black Ducati Multistrada.

The rider, a 27-year-old man from the Kent area, was pronounced dead at the scene and his family is being supported by specially trained officers.

📱Call us with any information, dashcam, or CCTV footage on 101, quoting 2500171600.

You can also DM us, or contact us online: https://orlo.uk/Ff6zI

06/06/2025

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05/06/2025

Nothing changes!
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05/06/2025

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04/06/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16Rfv6fYnm/

If this was a member of your family or a friend cycling would you slow right down, be patient and leave plenty of space if you were overtaking, so that you didn’t put them in danger?

Leave a minimum 1.5m of space when passing a cyclist and if there isn’t room, wait until there is.