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Monmouth Floods Devastate Businesses, Community Rallies to Rebuild

12/21/2025

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Story summary

Severe flooding in Monmouth, Wales caused extensive damage to homes and businesses, with Bar 125 losing all appliances after eight days.
Owners Andrea and Martin Sholl reopened Bar 125 after 10 days with community support.
Many local businesses remain closed, and aid from the Welsh government and Monmouthshire council is provided but insufficient.
Flood Re offers homeowners some relief, but businesses are excluded.

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Story summary

Severe flooding in Monmouth, Wales caused extensive damage to homes and businesses, with Bar 125 losing all appliances after eight days.
Owners Andrea and Martin Sholl reopened Bar 125 after 10 days with community support.
Many local businesses remain closed, and aid from the Welsh government and Monmouthshire council is provided but insufficient.
Flood Re offers homeowners some relief, but businesses are excluded.