The Latest Breaking News from Abergavenny

Richard Hammond buys £1.9m Georgian manor house in Wales after divorce

The motoring presenter and podcaster is understood to have bought a new home just outside Abergavenny

Evening Standard · Mar 20

Police issue warning after dog treats laced with fishhooks found in popular walking spot

The laced chew sticks were reportedly found around Blaen Brab Community Woodland in Cwmbran, Gwent and in Abergavenny

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

‘More straight talking’: How Reform UK is gaining support in Wales

Lack of faith in politics is a running theme among voters interviewed by the Guardian, but some believe Farage’s party may be worth a try

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024

Poultry supplier Avara Foods to close Abergavenny factory putting 400 jobs at risk

The company blamed rising costs and falling demand for UK-produced turkey for the decision

Birmingham Post · May 24, 2023

Major food factory to close putting 400 jobs at risk

Avara is one of the UK’s largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the nation’s supermarkets and restaurant chains

Wales Online · May 24, 2023

Couple who swindled £150k from top celebrity chef splashed cash on luxury holidays

Nicola Nightingale and husband Simon fleeced the Great British Menu chef Stephen Terry of £150,000 while working at his well-known restaurant The Hardwick, in Abergavenny, Wales.

Daily Record · May 22, 2023

Mum was unable to say goodbye to son killed while changing tyre

Mark Rowley, 31, was killed by Shane White, 54, in a crash on the B4269 near Abergavenny. White has been jailed after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving

Wales Online · May 9, 2023

Major Welsh food manufacturer Abergavenny Fine Foods lays off staff

The business supplies Tesco, Lidl, Domino's, M&S, Waitrose, Costco, Co-op, Pizza Hut and Morrisons

Wales Online · May 4, 2023

BBC Escape to the Country host amazed by Welsh mystery property saying she's 'never seen anything like it'

Sonali Shah showed buyers a former Victorian infirmary in Abergavenny on BBC One's Escape to the Country

Wales Online · May 1, 2023

The brilliant people behind Wales' most beloved restaurant sat among the rolling hills

It was once almost killed completely by Gordon Ramsay but Michelin star holding The Walnut Tree only went from strength to strength

Wales Online · Apr 8, 2023