Chepstow Beacon

16/09/2026

A Romanian van driver has lost his appeal against deportation after he was jailed for causing the death of cyclist and Team GB triathlete Rebecca Comins in a crash.

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11/09/2026

A nurse who said a care home resident with dementia did not need a birthday cake, and who shouted at "elderly and vulnerable" patients, has been struck off.

Rossitsa Petkova also shouted at residents with dementia at Castleford House Nursing Home

11/09/2026

ICYMI: A climber who fell at Wyeside beauty spot Wintour’s Leap was carried to safety following a major multi-agency rescue operation.

A multi-agency rescue operation led to the safe recovery of a climber after falling at Wintour’s Leap near Chepstow

09/09/2026

A new film exploring the life and work of influential artist James McNeill Whistler is coming to Chepstow next week.

A film exploring James McNeill Whistler's art and influence screens at Chepstow's Drill Hall on September 15.

07/09/2026

Catherine Fookes, MP for Monmouthshire, hosted her first ‘Pint with Cath’ event, giving Chepstow residents the opportunity to drop in for an informal chat and raise issues.

MP Catherine Fookes hosts her first ‘Pint with Cath’ event, offering Chepstow local an informal setting to discuss local issues.

04/09/2026

A 33-year-old Sedbury woman has been remanded in custody after flouting a suspended jail term by going to an address that she is banned from visiting.

The Sedbury woman has been remanded in custody until September 16.

03/09/2026

A warrant has been issued for a man who failed to appear in court over alleged knife possession in Beachley.

29/08/2026

The carnival returned to Sedbury after what is thought to have ben an absence of more than 30 years.

There was a huge turnout for the first Sedbury Carnival to have been held in many years

27/08/2026

Resurfacing works on the old Severn Bridge are adding to delays in Chepstow, where drivers face chronic congestion daily.

Knock on impact ‘putting more strain’ on Chepstow’s congested road network.

27/08/2026

Gwent Police have seized an e-scooter in Chepstow under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act for being driven without a license and insurance.