The body of missing Monmouth woman Maureen McMeeking has been found.

Maureen's body was discovered almost 60 miles away in the Burnham-on-Sea area on Sunday 9th December.

The 49-year-old went missing from the Monmouth area on 23rd October and police have been searching since.

Ms McMeeking's family have been kept informed and Maureen's sister Mandy expresses the family's thanks to everyone who has supported them and helped with the search. Thanks also go out from the family to Gwent Police for their efforts.

Funeral arrangments have not yet been made but information will be available in the Beacon when known.