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September 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Wolverhampton woman who killed her husband in her kitchen and tried to cover it up by claiming he hanged himself

The Wolverhampton woman who killed her husband in her kitchen and tried to cover it up by claiming he hanged himself

Supporting image for story: See the moment police tell Wolverhampton woman she's arrested for murdering her husband at her home

See the moment police tell Wolverhampton woman she's arrested for murdering her husband at her home

Supporting image for story: Newport branch of Poundland set to close for good as struggling store confirms closure date

Newport branch of Poundland set to close for good as struggling store confirms closure date

Supporting image for story: Battle over future of Newport children’s nursery set to take a new twist

Battle over future of Newport children’s nursery set to take a new twist

Supporting image for story: Newport councillors set ball rolling for next council tax demand

Newport councillors set ball rolling for next council tax demand

September 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport's Water's Edge Festival returns this weekend featuring 10 hours of live music and entertainment

Newport's Water's Edge Festival returns this weekend featuring 10 hours of live music and entertainment

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford business continues sponsorship of Newport rugby club

Telford business continues sponsorship of Newport rugby club

Supporting image for story: Legendary ski-jumper Eddie The Eagle Edwards set to appear at Shropshire charity event

Legendary ski-jumper Eddie The Eagle Edwards set to appear at Shropshire charity event

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police and firefighters rush to crash on the A41 at Newport

Police and firefighters rush to crash on the A41 at Newport

August 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport food equipment supplier sold to Texas firm in undisclosed deal

Newport food equipment supplier sold to Texas firm in undisclosed deal

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: New owners plan new era for Newport historic listed house

New owners plan new era for Newport historic listed house

August 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Former Newport tractor dealership set to become self-storage business under new plans

Former Newport tractor dealership set to become self-storage business under new plans

August 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport food share scheme that has 'helped thousands' nominated for award

Newport food share scheme that has 'helped thousands' nominated for award

August 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Blue plaque unveiled at Newport community building in memory of woman who helped saved it

Blue plaque unveiled at Newport community building in memory of woman who helped saved it

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Farm business near Newport agrees to build passing places for heavy lorries to use country lane

Farm business near Newport agrees to build passing places for heavy lorries to use country lane

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘That tree needs to go, it’s affecting the newts’ outdoor education centre near Newport tells planners

‘That tree needs to go, it’s affecting the newts’ outdoor education centre near Newport tells planners

July 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Demolition option for historic Newport hotel looms larger for mayor

Demolition option for historic Newport hotel looms larger for mayor

Supporting image for story: Newport teenagers made raft of suggestions for improvements to town's youth club

Newport teenagers made raft of suggestions for improvements to town's youth club

July 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal man, 41, accused of sexually assaulting schoolgirl will face trial in summer 2027

Shifnal man, 41, accused of sexually assaulting schoolgirl will face trial in summer 2027

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit bar on cobbled street in Newport once owned by Ozzy Osbourne to hear their memories of the Black Sabbath legend

We visit bar on cobbled street in Newport once owned by Ozzy Osbourne to hear their memories of the Black Sabbath legend

Supporting image for story: Police appeal to find white van man 'with a limp' after burglary near Newport

Police appeal to find white van man 'with a limp' after burglary near Newport

July 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Newport hit by flash flooding amid sudden downpour - more than 20 calls made to emergency services

Watch: Newport hit by flash flooding amid sudden downpour - more than 20 calls made to emergency services

July 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested over suspected 'crash for cash' incidents in Newport and Telford

Man arrested over suspected 'crash for cash' incidents in Newport and Telford

July 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'A game changer' - Rapid progress on £20m Newport retirement village hailed by Telford building firm

'A game changer' - Rapid progress on £20m Newport retirement village hailed by Telford building firm

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 15 brilliant pictures as Newport Show 2025 returns with a bang

15 brilliant pictures as Newport Show 2025 returns with a bang

Supporting image for story: Watch historic Lancaster Bomber flying over the West Midlands - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight schedule

Watch historic Lancaster Bomber flying over the West Midlands - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight schedule

Supporting image for story: 'I opened a cosy and relaxing pottery studio in Newport and haven't looked back'

'I opened a cosy and relaxing pottery studio in Newport and haven't looked back'

July 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Historic Lancaster bomber to fly over the West Midlands this weekend - here's where and when

Historic Lancaster bomber to fly over the West Midlands this weekend - here's where and when

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Parish councils keep judicial review option open as concern grows over boundary changes

Parish councils keep judicial review option open as concern grows over boundary changes

July 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Warning as 'suspicious' white van driver seen in a Shropshire town possibly 'looking for items to take'

Warning as 'suspicious' white van driver seen in a Shropshire town possibly 'looking for items to take'

July 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: The landlord of Newport's smallest pub is bringinging a popular beer festival back to town - here's what to expect at the popular event

The landlord of Newport's smallest pub is bringinging a popular beer festival back to town - here's what to expect at the popular event

Supporting image for story: 'A great day out' - Final preparations under way for Newport Show 2025

'A great day out' - Final preparations under way for Newport Show 2025

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Petal Fields - tickets go live

Shropshire Petal Fields - tickets go live

Supporting image for story: 'Returning to our roots' - Owner of Wellington eco-friendly shop announces second store in Newport

'Returning to our roots' - Owner of Wellington eco-friendly shop announces second store in Newport

Supporting image for story: Newport councillor’s call to action on unlicensed and noisy scrap metal dealers

Newport councillor’s call to action on unlicensed and noisy scrap metal dealers

June 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters rush to car crash in Gnosall

Firefighters rush to car crash in Gnosall

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: New 180,000-bird £6 million chicken farm near Harper Adams University would include ‘dedicated teaching facility’

New 180,000-bird £6 million chicken farm near Harper Adams University would include ‘dedicated teaching facility’

June 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport Chamber of Commerce unveils two new appointments to strengthen leadership team

Newport Chamber of Commerce unveils two new appointments to strengthen leadership team

June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rapper known as 'Gypsy General' admits punch in Newport which put man in intensive care

Rapper known as 'Gypsy General' admits punch in Newport which put man in intensive care

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Globally significant' - The mysterious £50m climate project near Newport hailed as one of largest in world

'Globally significant' - The mysterious £50m climate project near Newport hailed as one of largest in world

June 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport Carnival lives up to 'bigger than ever' pledge on a 'proud' day for the town as thousands turn out

Newport Carnival lives up to 'bigger than ever' pledge on a 'proud' day for the town as thousands turn out

June 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Woman accused of murdering her estranged husband in Newport is found guilty

Woman accused of murdering her estranged husband in Newport is found guilty

Supporting image for story: Road closures planned for this weekend's Newport carnival - here's where and when

Road closures planned for this weekend's Newport carnival - here's where and when

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport Carnival to return 'bigger than ever' this weekend - here's everything you need to know

Newport Carnival to return 'bigger than ever' this weekend - here's everything you need to know

Supporting image for story: 'It's a joy to see students take pride in their achievements' - Newport school hosts summer afternoon tea as celebration of student success

'It's a joy to see students take pride in their achievements' - Newport school hosts summer afternoon tea as celebration of student success

June 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dead man was 'gambling with fate', jury told in trial of woman accused of murdering her husband

Dead man was 'gambling with fate', jury told in trial of woman accused of murdering her husband

June 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Is that really what happened?' - Prosecution rubbishes explanation from murder accused over husband's death in Newport

'Is that really what happened?' - Prosecution rubbishes explanation from murder accused over husband's death in Newport

June 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It is not true' - tearful wife denies murdering husband at her home in Newport

'It is not true' - tearful wife denies murdering husband at her home in Newport

June 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'He is here and is staying with me' - What woman accused of killing her husband told his girlfriend as he lay lifeless in her kitchen

'He is here and is staying with me' - What woman accused of killing her husband told his girlfriend as he lay lifeless in her kitchen

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton woman accused of murdering husband had set fire to their house because he 'beat her up', court told

Wolverhampton woman accused of murdering husband had set fire to their house because he 'beat her up', court told

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