News Archive

News published February 2012

Monmouth: world’s first Wikipedia town also to be first WiFi town in Wales

Published: 22 February 2012

Plans to make Monmouth the first wifi town in Wales are underway said Monmouthshire Council this week (22/02/12).

Digital learning goes live in Torfaen and Monmouthshire

Published: 20 February 2012

Today secondary schools in Torfaen and Monmouthshire have gone live with laptops and a contemporary Learning Management System as part of the pioneering £14 million Digital Learning Project.

Monmouthshire libraries now offer eBooks for free

Published: 20 February 2012

As part of the eBooks for Wales pilot project, Monmouthshire libraries now offer access to over 2,500 eBooks.

Promotion highlights availability of National Express tickets at local tourist information centre

Published: 20 February 2012

Chepstow Tourist Information Centre celebrated National Express Week recently by giving away a pair of return tickets each day in a prize draw.

Press Release – Stars needed to shine as Olympic Torch comes to Monmouthshire!

Published: 20 February 2012

The arrival of the Olympic Torch in Monmouthshire on May 25th brings a golden opportunity for talented artistes to strut their stuff in front of an audience potentially numbering many millions.

Council seeks information on broadband access

Published: 16 February 2012

Communities, businesses and residents in Monmouthshire are to receive an opportunity to develop support for faster Internet broadband access by taking part in a survey conducted by the county council.