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December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We need to fight back': Albrighton hunt's message to government as hundreds turn out to watch traditional Boxing Day meeting

'We need to fight back': Albrighton hunt's message to government as hundreds turn out to watch traditional Boxing Day meeting

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport swimmers give cracking performance at Christmas gala

Newport swimmers give cracking performance at Christmas gala

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport couple and 'best of friends' who married on Christmas Eve 1955 celebrate 70 years of marriage

Newport couple and 'best of friends' who married on Christmas Eve 1955 celebrate 70 years of marriage

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport students host festive afternoon tea

Newport students host festive afternoon tea

Supporting image for story: Newport secondary pupils make 'generous' food bank donation in time for Christmas

Newport secondary pupils make 'generous' food bank donation in time for Christmas

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: British Olympic and Paralympic archers complete 24-hour marathon event at Lilleshall

British Olympic and Paralympic archers complete 24-hour marathon event at Lilleshall

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm doing my bit for the planet by selling traditional and plastic-free cookware on my stall at Newport Indoor Market in Shropshire'

'I'm doing my bit for the planet by selling traditional and plastic-free cookware on my stall at Newport Indoor Market in Shropshire'

Supporting image for story: Thug, 25, punched woman as she tried to split up fight on night out in Newport town centre

Thug, 25, punched woman as she tried to split up fight on night out in Newport town centre

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Search for missing Shropshire teenager George Smyth in Romanian mountains paused due to snow

Search for missing Shropshire teenager George Smyth in Romanian mountains paused due to snow

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Golf club near Newport installs smart butts to save water and funds - and cut flood risk

Golf club near Newport installs smart butts to save water and funds - and cut flood risk

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Happy ever after for tortoise rescued from Newport shop in harrowing RSPCA case

Happy ever after for tortoise rescued from Newport shop in harrowing RSPCA case

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Major distress’ over Newport flooding for homeowners as Severn Trent promises 'urgent' work to fix it

‘Major distress’ over Newport flooding for homeowners as Severn Trent promises 'urgent' work to fix it

Supporting image for story: Santa and his sleigh set off on Shropshire Newport tour - here's when and where to see Father Christmas and his elves

Santa and his sleigh set off on Shropshire Newport tour - here's when and where to see Father Christmas and his elves

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Picture of Shropshire teen missing in Romanian mountains released as search for him continues

Picture of Shropshire teen missing in Romanian mountains released as search for him continues

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rescuers search for Shropshire teen missing in Romanian mountains

Rescuers search for Shropshire teen missing in Romanian mountains

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport Town Council launches community speedwatch programme

Newport Town Council launches community speedwatch programme

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I moved here from Wolverhampton for peace and quiet - I don't want to go back to that': Opponents rally against Newport homes plan

'I moved here from Wolverhampton for peace and quiet - I don't want to go back to that': Opponents rally against Newport homes plan

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 15 brilliant pictures of the 'bigger and brighter' than ever Newport Christmas lights switch on

15 brilliant pictures of the 'bigger and brighter' than ever Newport Christmas lights switch on

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport Music Club marks 50th anniversary year with exceptional concert by Lumas Winds Trio

Newport Music Club marks 50th anniversary year with exceptional concert by Lumas Winds Trio

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It was such an honour' - School pupils meet Princess of Wales at Staffordshire Armistice Day service

'It was such an honour' - School pupils meet Princess of Wales at Staffordshire Armistice Day service

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Newport pub where the owners pride themselves on a warm welcome and a real feeling of community

We visited a Newport pub where the owners pride themselves on a warm welcome and a real feeling of community

Supporting image for story: Full day of road closures planned for Newport Christmas celebration

Full day of road closures planned for Newport Christmas celebration

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport GP practice rated 'good' by CQC inspectors after being told to improve

Newport GP practice rated 'good' by CQC inspectors after being told to improve

Supporting image for story: Two weeks of overnight closures planned for A41 near Newport with 13-mile diversion in place

Two weeks of overnight closures planned for A41 near Newport with 13-mile diversion in place

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: New free to use Pétanque courts open at Lilleshall

New free to use Pétanque courts open at Lilleshall

Supporting image for story: Harper Adams University named Specialist Institution of the Year at Times Higher Education awards

Harper Adams University named Specialist Institution of the Year at Times Higher Education awards

Supporting image for story: Former Newport nursery could become dental surgery and apartments in new development plan - full details here

Former Newport nursery could become dental surgery and apartments in new development plan - full details here

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: New urgent enforcement notice slapped on decrepit Royal Victoria Hotel in Newport

New urgent enforcement notice slapped on decrepit Royal Victoria Hotel in Newport

Supporting image for story: Olympic and Paralympic archers’ stage 24-hour charity shoot

Olympic and Paralympic archers’ stage 24-hour charity shoot

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Bigger, brighter and more magical than ever': Newport Christmas lights event 'transformed' for 2025

'Bigger, brighter and more magical than ever': Newport Christmas lights event 'transformed' for 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport councillors apply for £30,000 grant to give The Hub youth club and café 'the best possible chance'

Newport councillors apply for £30,000 grant to give The Hub youth club and café 'the best possible chance'

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 166 homes plan lodged for land near Newport - but councillor vows to ‘fight it’

166 homes plan lodged for land near Newport - but councillor vows to ‘fight it’

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for free-range egg farm off 'extremely narrow' roads near Newport under fire from locals

Plans for free-range egg farm off 'extremely narrow' roads near Newport under fire from locals

Supporting image for story: Newport youth club and cafe to close temporarily for refurbishment

Newport youth club and cafe to close temporarily for refurbishment

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Nine new family homes planned for 'eyesore' fly-tipping hotspot behind Newport high street

Nine new family homes planned for 'eyesore' fly-tipping hotspot behind Newport high street

October 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Largely acceptable’ 70-bed care home can go ahead in Newport if developers meet conditions

‘Largely acceptable’ 70-bed care home can go ahead in Newport if developers meet conditions

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity partnership that sweet dreams are made of

Charity partnership that sweet dreams are made of

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘There's been blood, sweat and tears so this is fantastic!’ - 42 pictures as farming industry celebrates at 2025 Rural Awards in Shropshire

‘There's been blood, sweat and tears so this is fantastic!’ - 42 pictures as farming industry celebrates at 2025 Rural Awards in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Too modern for historic Newport: Planners reject proposal for digital adverts at town petrol station

Too modern for historic Newport: Planners reject proposal for digital adverts at town petrol station

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Love it or hate it? Shropshire butcher's Marmite sausage gamble pays off with awards glory

Watch: Love it or hate it? Shropshire butcher's Marmite sausage gamble pays off with awards glory

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 35, who was 2.5 times the limit near home in Newport to face justice in December

Drink driver, 35, who was 2.5 times the limit near home in Newport to face justice in December

Supporting image for story: 'It is people in your position who cause the abuse': Newport 62-year-old caught with thousands of indecent images of children

'It is people in your position who cause the abuse': Newport 62-year-old caught with thousands of indecent images of children

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Essential’ work planned for Newport’s historic Bridge Inn as plans lodged

‘Essential’ work planned for Newport’s historic Bridge Inn as plans lodged

October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I practised on grapefruits and bananas!' Tattoo studio celebrates 15 years in business after humble beginnings

'I practised on grapefruits and bananas!' Tattoo studio celebrates 15 years in business after humble beginnings

September 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jewellery thief who stole necklace in Lichfield then took £11,850 ring from independent shop avoids jail

Jewellery thief who stole necklace in Lichfield then took £11,850 ring from independent shop avoids jail

September 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Community cheers success of Tibberton Trot as hundreds take part in annual 10K road race

Community cheers success of Tibberton Trot as hundreds take part in annual 10K road race

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dignitaries and community groups gather for Cosy Hall’s 40th anniversary celebration

Dignitaries and community groups gather for Cosy Hall’s 40th anniversary celebration

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's a real privilege': Harper Adams graduate named new Newport Show president

'It's a real privilege': Harper Adams graduate named new Newport Show president

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Members of rural crime gang who stole millions of pounds worth of tractors, Range Rovers and more jailed for 25 years total

Members of rural crime gang who stole millions of pounds worth of tractors, Range Rovers and more jailed for 25 years total

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a thriving Staffordshire village just a few minutes from Newport that's full of friendly locals

I visited a thriving Staffordshire village just a few minutes from Newport that's full of friendly locals