Thank you for staying local and not travelling around the county unnecessarily at this time. We're looking forward to welcoming you to Monmouthshire again soon. The 5 mile travel restriction is due to be lifted and some of our outdoor visitor attractions will start to reopen from 6 July. Self-contained visitor accommodation will provisionally reopen on 11 July.

Like everywhere else our events have been postponed and our hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes have been temporarily closed to keep our residents safe.

Despite incredibly difficult times for tourism and hospitality businesses globally, an increasing number of Monmouthshire businesses have been doing amazing things to support their local communities during lockdown, including providing healthy meals for frontline NHS workers and producing much needed hand sanitizer for local hospitals and care homes. We're shining a light on some of these inspirational businesses below.

It's never been more important to support local businesses and there are lots of ways to do this. For example, by making use of local delivery and click and collect services and by supporting our local high streets which are starting to reopen. Before visiting, take a look at the Shop Local, Shop Monmouthshire information for shoppers including changes to town centres.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the area very soon. In the meantime, here are some good news stories from across Monmouthshire and other virtual content that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your sofa.