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Inside the Newport secondary school full of students going above and beyond for their community

With a renewed focus on community spirit, Burton Borough's school leaders say it is on a positive journey that’s helping students grow as learners and leaders.

Supporting image for story: Inside the Newport secondary school full of students going above and beyond for their community

Supporting image for story: We visited a countryside pub near Shropshire given a chance to thrive after villagers saved it from closure

We visited a countryside pub near Shropshire given a chance to thrive after villagers saved it from closure

Supporting image for story: New self-storage business to open on site of former tractor dealership in Newport next month

New self-storage business to open on site of former tractor dealership in Newport next month

Supporting image for story: Newport university to showcase tech and science careers at Telford Skills Show

Newport university to showcase tech and science careers at Telford Skills Show

Supporting image for story: Newport hops into Easter as town‑wide bunny trail returns

Newport hops into Easter as town‑wide bunny trail returns

Supporting image for story: Family's plan to turn disused Shropshire outbuilding into a home is set to test green belt policies

Family's plan to turn disused Shropshire outbuilding into a home is set to test green belt policies

Supporting image for story: Fences and CCTV proposed to tackle anti‑social behaviour at Newport playing field

Fences and CCTV proposed to tackle anti‑social behaviour at Newport playing field

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Inside the Newport secondary school full of students going above and beyond for their community

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Supporting image for story: Intrepid teenage trio from Shropshire school battle rain, fog and snow to conquer Snowdon and raise £2,500 for cancer charity

Intrepid teenage trio from Shropshire school battle rain, fog and snow to conquer Snowdon and raise £2,500 for cancer charity

Supporting image for story: Young dancers from Newport and Whitchurch join English Youth Ballet

Young dancers from Newport and Whitchurch join English Youth Ballet

Supporting image for story: Award-winning Trio Archai to perform in Newport this weekend

Award-winning Trio Archai to perform in Newport this weekend

Supporting image for story: Newport woman lays out 100 pairs of shoes to mark lives lost to male violence

Newport woman lays out 100 pairs of shoes to mark lives lost to male violence

Supporting image for story: Shropshire veterans recognised by national charity for raising awareness of military trauma

Shropshire veterans recognised by national charity for raising awareness of military trauma

Supporting image for story: Newport student excels at British Shooting Schools Finals

Newport student excels at British Shooting Schools Finals

Supporting image for story: Former student joins Telford College sports team after excelling on coaching course

Former student joins Telford College sports team after excelling on coaching course

Supporting image for story: Best-selling author set for Newport library visit

Best-selling author set for Newport library visit

Supporting image for story: Rapid progress at £20m Newport retirement village construction revealed in latest pictures

Rapid progress at £20m Newport retirement village construction revealed in latest pictures

Supporting image for story: Newport Show 2026: Packed line-up revealed for Shropshire show named Best Rural Event of the Year

Newport Show 2026: Packed line-up revealed for Shropshire show named Best Rural Event of the Year

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About Newport

Newport is a market town and is the main hub of the farming community on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. The Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre is home to several Team GB squads including the gymnastic team. It names a hugely successful carnival, Victoria Park and Shrewsbury Canal among its highlights. While a thriving night life also attracts students from the Harper Adams University.