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April 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Works continue to bring historic canal building in Newport back into community use

Works continue to bring historic canal building in Newport back into community use

April 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We have cherished our time here': Beloved flower shop in Newport to leave high street after 19 years

'We have cherished our time here': Beloved flower shop in Newport to leave high street after 19 years

April 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Migrating toads get new road crossing signage at Lilleshall

Migrating toads get new road crossing signage at Lilleshall

April 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Emergency services rush to scene after sofa catches fire in conservatory at a Newport home

Emergency services rush to scene after sofa catches fire in conservatory at a Newport home

April 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plan to chop down flats’ Christmas tree near Newport rejected after objection

Plan to chop down flats’ Christmas tree near Newport rejected after objection

April 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport library 'flourishing' in year since town council take over

Newport library 'flourishing' in year since town council take over

March 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport vape store fined for selling E-cigarette to undercover 15-year-old child

Newport vape store fined for selling E-cigarette to undercover 15-year-old child

March 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man appears in court charged with nine offences - including assault in Newport

Man appears in court charged with nine offences - including assault in Newport

March 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited the Shropshire market town of Newport where locals say there's everything you could want

I visited the Shropshire market town of Newport where locals say there's everything you could want

March 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'He is a dangerous individual': New photographs released of man wanted by police after assault in Newport

'He is a dangerous individual': New photographs released of man wanted by police after assault in Newport

Supporting image for story: 5,500 bluebells planted in park to boost biodiversity and bring some colour to Newport

5,500 bluebells planted in park to boost biodiversity and bring some colour to Newport

March 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popular Shropshire bakery opens on extra days due to 'incredible' demand

Popular Shropshire bakery opens on extra days due to 'incredible' demand

Supporting image for story: 'Someone else will die': Renewed calls for speed cameras after fatality at A41 accident blackspot from Cosford to Whitchurch

'Someone else will die': Renewed calls for speed cameras after fatality at A41 accident blackspot from Cosford to Whitchurch

March 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: GSA welcomes first customers to affordable homes scheme in Edgmond

GSA welcomes first customers to affordable homes scheme in Edgmond

March 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: The 'Great Fire' that changed Newport forever

The 'Great Fire' that changed Newport forever

March 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: School’s out for teachers as students take over Newport's Burton Borough

School’s out for teachers as students take over Newport's Burton Borough

Supporting image for story: Repair works 'essential' to preserving Grade II listed Newport church battling wet rot and Deathwatch beetles

Repair works 'essential' to preserving Grade II listed Newport church battling wet rot and Deathwatch beetles

February 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Traffic delays as lorry beached on roundabout in Newport

Traffic delays as lorry beached on roundabout in Newport

February 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Volunteers wanted to help plant 5,500 bluebells in Newport park

Volunteers wanted to help plant 5,500 bluebells in Newport park

February 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Safety measures on the way after fatal crashes at same Staffordshire humpback bridge

Safety measures on the way after fatal crashes at same Staffordshire humpback bridge

February 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to blaze involving log burner at property near Newport

Firefighters called to blaze involving log burner at property near Newport

February 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire travel consultant celebrates global franchise award win

Shropshire travel consultant celebrates global franchise award win

February 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Joy as Newport community café celebrates fifth birthday

Joy as Newport community café celebrates fifth birthday

February 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested for making ‘sexual and distressing’ comments to woman walking along Newport canal

Man arrested for making ‘sexual and distressing’ comments to woman walking along Newport canal

Supporting image for story: In picture: Award-winning images from Newport Photographic Club

In picture: Award-winning images from Newport Photographic Club

February 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of tickets sold as preparations step up for Shropshire Chamber awards

Hundreds of tickets sold as preparations step up for Shropshire Chamber awards

February 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Class of 2024' celebrated at Newport's Burton Borough School - ‘Principal’s Awards’ given for outstanding achievements

'Class of 2024' celebrated at Newport's Burton Borough School - ‘Principal’s Awards’ given for outstanding achievements

February 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport pub which looks to provide traditional pub experience, a range of fine beers and a chance for a chat

Newport pub which looks to provide traditional pub experience, a range of fine beers and a chance for a chat

February 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: From a lockdown hobby to Newport's latest shop - husband and wife open tabletop gaming store

From a lockdown hobby to Newport's latest shop - husband and wife open tabletop gaming store

Supporting image for story: Conman who scammed students out of £1 million and was subject of Netflix documentary is jailed for injuring French police

Conman who scammed students out of £1 million and was subject of Netflix documentary is jailed for injuring French police

February 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Young driver and two passengers died in Staffordshire after he ‘lost control of car and hit tree

Young driver and two passengers died in Staffordshire after he ‘lost control of car and hit tree

January 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crystal shop owner lives the dream as she turns passion into successful Newport business

Crystal shop owner lives the dream as she turns passion into successful Newport business

January 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Work continuing to protect much-loved Newport hotel

Work continuing to protect much-loved Newport hotel

January 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Parents share support for plan to move and expand 'fantastic' Newport nursery which is 'let down by its location'

Parents share support for plan to move and expand 'fantastic' Newport nursery which is 'let down by its location'

January 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teenage drug dealer from Wolverhampton admits peddling cocaine and cannabis

Teenage drug dealer from Wolverhampton admits peddling cocaine and cannabis

December 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Drones spell out timely message in the sky for dog lovers as noisy new year approaches

Drones spell out timely message in the sky for dog lovers as noisy new year approaches

December 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Midlands struck by earthquake over weekend - did you feel the ground shake?

West Midlands struck by earthquake over weekend - did you feel the ground shake?

December 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Albrighton and Woodland Hunt returns to Newport this Boxing Day

Albrighton and Woodland Hunt returns to Newport this Boxing Day

December 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bungling burglar brothers jailed for 'rubbish' raid on house near Newport - 'they are getting too old for this'

Bungling burglar brothers jailed for 'rubbish' raid on house near Newport - 'they are getting too old for this'

December 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Band of friends raise thousands for charity and commemorative bench in memory of friend who took his own life

Band of friends raise thousands for charity and commemorative bench in memory of friend who took his own life

December 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Festive fun, fancy dress and Fork Handles for Newport runners as club's Christmas treasure hunt event returns

Festive fun, fancy dress and Fork Handles for Newport runners as club's Christmas treasure hunt event returns

December 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I'm in the Army, I will f***ing kill you' - Army major grabbed taxi driver's neck in drunken attack as he drove her home

'I'm in the Army, I will f***ing kill you' - Army major grabbed taxi driver's neck in drunken attack as he drove her home

December 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Local developer donates to Newport’s Christmas Lights Switch-On

Local developer donates to Newport’s Christmas Lights Switch-On

Supporting image for story: High school students deliver ‘Christmas smiles’ for Telford families

High school students deliver ‘Christmas smiles’ for Telford families

Supporting image for story: Shropshire buyer snaps up copy of ‘barn find’ E-Type Jaguar at auction

Shropshire buyer snaps up copy of ‘barn find’ E-Type Jaguar at auction

Supporting image for story: 'We've acted': Plan lodged for 85 new homes in village near Newport - this is what the developers say

'We've acted': Plan lodged for 85 new homes in village near Newport - this is what the developers say

December 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Popular family pudding business set for the future as new owners take over

Popular family pudding business set for the future as new owners take over

November 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Work is completed on £11.9m Newport Extra Care scheme eight months early

Work is completed on £11.9m Newport Extra Care scheme eight months early

November 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton woman charged with murdering Newport father-of-three in 2022

Wolverhampton woman charged with murdering Newport father-of-three in 2022

November 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Children's nursery plans for former outdoor shop at Newport garden centre could create 10 new jobs

Children's nursery plans for former outdoor shop at Newport garden centre could create 10 new jobs

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