Newport

A solar farm is proposed for land east of Willmoor Lane

Anti-solar farm campaigners 'won't roll over'

Neil Candlin

Telford shoplifter banned from Boots and Tesco under tougher order

Newport town centre (Shropshire)

Newport's heritage 'finally recognised' on updated local register

Work has been going on at Waitrose in Newport

Newport Waitrose gets green light to replace 22-year-old signs

The new-look library will be fully open before the end of the year

New chapter for Newport school as library transformation under way

A temporary road closure along the A41 near Newport is set to come into force next week.

Four-week closure planned for A41 - with 13-mile diversion in place

A new pilot scheme aimed at improving safety outside schools and supporting safer journeys for children, parents and carers will launch in November

CCTV to catch drivers flouting school parking rules in pilot scheme

Mark Pritchard

MPs' column: Devolution is not about ignoring Shropshire concerns

Felicity at the university

Ruth Archer star 'humbled' by honorary degree

Emma and Heber Rodriguez are the owners of The Happy Quail in Newport

Newport restaurant owners share 'excitement' ahead of opening

West Mercia Police

Man arrested after two-vehicle crash on A41

Police

Late night two-car crash sparks 999 response near Shropshire town

A former food business in the village of Gnosall has been ordered to pay more than £30,000 for a series of hygiene failures

Village takeaway fined £30k after reports of rats and filthy kitchen

Telford's new flag, designed by nine-year-old Amelia, was raised. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council

Newport councillors asked to fly Telford flag 'respectfully decline'

More Mid Shropshire magic for Stuart Rutter, seen receiving the Thursday Merit trophy from Rob Burroughs

At the double! Stuart Rutter defends Mid Shropshire bowls title

Gower House at 14-16 High Street, Newport

Newport Town Council confirms £310k purchase of High Street building

Shropshire Star Cup winners Bridgewater face the camera at Newport

Trophies handed out as curtain comes down on North Shropshire season
All the latest action from across the county’s bowling greens.
Malcolm Fletcher

Back, from left, Sue Foskett, Susie Thomas, Libby Biddulph, Laura Foskett, front, Harlech Foodservice account manager Debbie Nicholls, Ellie Wood, Kal Wood, Bernie Jones, and Andrew Foskett.

Telford-based business supports canal restoration project

The crash happened near the A41 Hatton Road junction

Breaking Woman dies after crash on A41 in north Shropshire - police appeal

Free range egg producers given permission for new 64,000-bird unit

Southwater, Telford town centre

Motorists object to traveller site plan near Newport A-road

Firework sparkling in the dark

Fire crews scramble after 'firework lit in basement' of house

Shield of success for Bowring A and skipper Mark Doodson, seen with league president Brian Williams

Bowring end the Mid Shropshire season on a high

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service engine stock

All emergency services respond to two-vehicle crash in Newport

The plan will see the creation of three large housing developments to the north of Telford.

Telford milestone as plan for thousands of homes passes major hurdle

Champion line-up (from left) winner Stuart Rutter, Mid Shropshire President Mike Potter, finalist Ian Edwards

Rutter going for a second big title in the space of six days

Kirsty Finchett, Newport Community Library manager

Shropshire library talks taking part in Banned Books Week

Gypsy and traveller site plan near Newport unveiled
It would have four static caravans, four day rooms, parking areas and spaces for four touring caravans and septic tanks.
David Tooley

Wallshead Way

'We fear it toppling over' - Tree reduction plan backed by neighbours

Abbie Cummings, founder of Crowns Fitness in Newport

PT's funding frustrations as she bids to open women's-only gym

Newport Food Frenzy in Lower Bar, in the town. Councillors: Mark Wiggin and Heather Brennan with Lizzie Dobbs 6.

11 scrumptious photos of this year's Newport Food Frenzy

Aqualate Manor

Golfer's dream as manor beside parkland course goes up for sale

Multiple fire crews battled the blaze involving an abandoned trailer off the A41 near Newport.

Abandoned trailer removed from A41 layby after blaze

The Cleveland Arms, High Ercall, closed in 2016

Plan to convert pub that has been shut for 10 years refused again

Woore’s winners with skipper Gary Beff holding the Jubilee Doubles trophy

Crunch time! Bowls season reaching its climax

Multiple fire crews battled the blaze involving an abandoned trailer off the A41 near Newport.

A41 remains closed following abandoned trailer fire near Newport

Multiple fire crews battled the blaze involving an abandoned trailer off the A41 near Newport.

Abandoned A41 trailer goes up in flames with investigation underway

Newport High Street

Shop shut down after thousands of cigarettes seized in raids

Telford & Wrekin Council has appealed for information after the trailer was abandoned near Newport.

Council plea as trailer carrying 40 tonnes of waste is dumped off A41

A previous Newport Food Frenzy event

Town centre road closures planned for return of Newport food festival

Flooding on Boughey Road, Newport

No ‘quick fix’ for Newport flooding problems, mayor warns

West Mercia Police at Harper Adams University

Police issue key safety advice to Harper Adams students

Some of the scarecrows which will be on display for the Lilleshall Scarecrow Festival on Saturday.
Hattie Smith and Alice Rowenhorst from Lilleshall Preschool with pupils Albert Williams, Noah Bayliss, Payton Bick, Skye Gilman, Rhys Oaten, Harry O'Brien and Sienna Bibb, with their Room on the Broom scarecrow.
Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group

Beloved Shropshire scarecrow festival to return this weekend

A young angler on Shropshire Union Canal as part of the National Celebration of Young People & Fishing event

Record turnout at youth fishing festival on Shropshire canal

A nursery in Newport has been praised in a newly-published Ofsted report - stock photo

Plus 'Homely' Shropshire nursery given high praise in Ofsted report

Nova Workshops in Audley Avenue, Newport

Plan for new Newport dance centre gets dozens of messages in support

Newport Heritage Open Day events

I loved the chance to explore Shropshire market town's hidden history

Lilleshall’s champion duo – Peter and Theresa Hancock with their trophies on the final finals day

Lilleshall bowls champions crowned

Newly released CGI images show what the inside of Newport's new retirement community could look like

New £20m retirement complex prepares to welcome its first residents

Newport Town Council met at The Hub in Newport on Wednesday

Councillors lift cycling ban at Shropshire cemetery

The Guildhall in High Street, Newport

Council spends £49.50 on ‘posh sandbags’ to keep floodwater out

Ed Byrne

Honorary degrees handed out by university for its 125-year celebration

The Barley, Newport, after the blaze in September 2025

Plans to revive fire-hit Shropshire venue one year after blaze

Wrockites rule again – Rowan Fuller receives the Ashton Cup from league president Mike Potter

Wrockites retain the Ashton Cup in a thrilling final

‘Shadow’ parish council near Newport set to hold first meeting

Stock photo of an older person holding hands with a carer

'Dementia Summit' to be held in Shropshire next month

Neil Wagstaff

Long‑serving agricultural stalwart named Newport Show president

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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.

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