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May 3, 2025

The new gym will open in Moorfield Lane, Newport. Photo: Google

Newport to welcome new fitness studio offering 'fully kitted gym' and classes seven days a week

News|16 hours ago

Kyle Pugh

Wolverhampton woman accused of murder tells court husband hanged himself in Newport 'after row about pregnant girlfriend'

News|16 hours ago

May 2, 2025

Kyle Pugh

Paramedics thought Wolverhampton woman accused of murdering husband in Newport was 'hysterical', court told

May 1, 2025

Fire breaks out in Newport kitchen

Police investigate after 'cherished' breeding swans found dead near Newport canal

Kyle Pugh

Woman killed ex-husband then faked his suicide, murder trial hears

Daz Harper from West Brom and Helen Maxfield from Darlaston enjoying Wednesday's warm weather at the Boathouse, Shrewsbury. Photo: Steve Leath

Cheers! Shropshire beer gardens boom in blistering heat after Easter break windfall

April 30, 2025

Lynette Williams with Jon Harrison and Mary Parry-Sargent

Telford's Georgia Williams charity back online after hack takes down website

April 29, 2025

Severn Trent apology after Newport residents experience no supply, poor pressure or discoloured water

Thalia has made it to the finals of BBC Two's Chess Masters. Photo: Thalia Holmes

How winning BBC Two's Chess Masters: The Endgame reignited former Newport school student's love for chess

Number 45 in High Street, Newport, is shutting its doors permanently in June. Photo: Number 45/Google

Longstanding Newport shop announces shock closure in another blow to the town’s high street

Thalia has made it to the finals of BBC Two's Chess Masters. Photo: Thalia Holmes

‘The best day of my life’: Former Newport grammar school student, 20, wins BBC Two's Chess Masters: The Endgame

April 28, 2025

Jailed: Newport paedophile, 51, filmed himself sexually assaulting boy he groomed on Snapchat

Aldi Storefront

May Bank Holiday opening hours confirmed for Aldi stores across Midlands

Kyle Pugh

Trial of Wolverhampton woman accused of murdering her former partner is delayed

Wolverhampton|Apr 28

Kyle Pugh

Trial of woman accused of murdering her former husband in Newport is delayed

Kyle Pugh

Trial to start of woman accused of murdering her former partner and father of three in Newport

Shropshire MPs' column - the latest from the county's representatives in Westminster

April 27, 2025

Beaumaris Road at its junction with New Street, in Newport. Picture: Google Maps

Councillors consider calls to make three Newport roads one-way only

Transport|Apr 27

See 20 fun photos of dragon-slaying celebration as Newport embodies the spirit of St George

April 24, 2025

The single track road from the A41 to Lynn South Farm has passing places. Picture: LDRS

Family farming business wants to build new grain store and machinery shed near Newport

Property|Apr 24

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Man loaded jerry cans stolen from Telford Farm Machinery into his BMW

Thalia has made it to the finals of BBC Two's Chess Masters. Photo: Thalia Holmes

Former Newport grammar school student eyes winner's trophy in BBC Two's Chess Masters: The Endgame finals

The last PSA event at Cosy Hall, Newport. Photo: Paul Quinn

Men urged to get prostate health checked with pain-free test in Newport

Telford & Wrekin Council Headquarters at Southwater One

Self-build wooden framed house plan poses risk to protected trees, inspector rules

Property|Apr 24

April 23, 2025

St George's Day in Newport last year

Everything you need to know about Newport's St George's Day celebrations this weekend

April 22, 2025

Newport Running Club members are urging people to sign up to the club's Coach to 5K programme. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

'If I can do it, anyone can do it' - Newport running club urges people to sign up for 'Couch to 5k'

April 21, 2025

The monitoring took place on Easter Sunday.

Police update and pledge after speed monitoring on A41 near Newport

April 20, 2025

Photo by RDNE Stock project

Live music and alcohol licence application submitted for Newport biker cafe

All VE Day celebrations taking place across Shropshire as the county marks 80 years

April 19, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters tackle chimney fire in Newport

April 18, 2025

Ballot papers are removed from a ballot box at Fareham Leisure Centre in Fareham, Hampshire, during the count for the Fareham and Waterlooville constituency in the 2024 General Election. Picture date: Thursday July 4, 2024. Picture: PA News

Triple parish councillor resignation could trigger by-elections in Telford and Wrekin

Politics|Apr 18

Unit D5, Hortonwood 7, which could become a gym if a planning application for a change of use is successful

Newport's Body Barn gym eyes up Telford industrial unit as part of relocation plan

April 17, 2025

25 trees have been damaged by vandals in the latest attack. Photo: Peter Scott

Police investigating latest vandalism attack on Newport trees say they have 'secured CCTV footage'

In pictures: Latest award-winning snaps from Newport Photographic Club

Esme James and mum, Samantha Allaway, with Emma Edge

Newport school hosts Easter afternoon tea to celebrate latest successes

April 16, 2025

Newport Town Council meeting on April 9, 2025. Picture: LDRS

Newport town councillors seek ‘break clause’ as parking enforcement contract hits snag

Transport|Apr 16

25 trees have been damaged by vandals in the latest attack. Photo: Peter Scott

More heartbreak in Newport as dozens of trees snapped and orchard 'obliterated' in latest 'mindless' vandalism

Crossbar Foundation football sessions

Shropshire schoolgirls score big with Crossbar Foundation football sessions

Your World|Apr 16

A new tanning salon is opening in the former Home Essentials shop in Lower Bar, Newport. Photo: Google

Owner of Newport clothing shop that shut down weeks ago bounces back onto town's high street with new business

April 13, 2025

Police warning after rogue traders in Newport taking cash but not doing the job

April 12, 2025

West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Leominster last December

Police appeal for help to track down car driving "recklessly" and sounding horn for long periods in Newport

Lilleshall

Egg-citing family activities at Lilleshall this Easter

Your World|Apr 12

Picture submitted with a planning application to Telford & Wrekin Council

Newly opened Newport micro-pub applies for retrospective planning permission

Property|Apr 12

April 11, 2025

The New Trench Road, A518 was closed for several hours after the crash.

Council calls for 'urgent' review of road safety along A518 between Telford and Newport after fatality

April 10, 2025

Air rifles and chainsaws recovered after early morning burglary at Telford Farm Machinery

April 9, 2025

Woman dies and man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after Telford crash

The road has been closed due to the incident.

'A' road between Newport and Telford to be closed for 'considerable amount of time' after two-vehicle collision

Newport Town Council is overseeing improvements to the historic canal building.

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

April 8, 2025

Twigs flower shop

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