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November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Latest award-winning snaps from Newport Photographic Club

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

Supporting image for story: This is a lifesaving asset': Plans for homes on field near Newport used for air ambulance landings thrown out

This is a lifesaving asset': Plans for homes on field near Newport used for air ambulance landings thrown out

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Boozed-up driver, 27, who was more than three times the limit in Newport town centre is banned from road and ordered to stay off drink

Boozed-up driver, 27, who was more than three times the limit in Newport town centre is banned from road and ordered to stay off drink

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I moved here from Wolverhampton for peace and quiet - I don't want to go back to that': Opponents rally against Newport homes plan

'I moved here from Wolverhampton for peace and quiet - I don't want to go back to that': Opponents rally against Newport homes plan

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 15 brilliant pictures of the 'bigger and brighter' than ever Newport Christmas lights switch on

15 brilliant pictures of the 'bigger and brighter' than ever Newport Christmas lights switch on

Supporting image for story: Newport biker cafe and workshop seeks to extend opening hours

Newport biker cafe and workshop seeks to extend opening hours

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport Music Club marks 50th anniversary year with exceptional concert by Lumas Winds Trio

Newport Music Club marks 50th anniversary year with exceptional concert by Lumas Winds Trio

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Opponents plotting big push against plan for 166 homes near Newport

Opponents plotting big push against plan for 166 homes near Newport

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We will protect the Royal Vic': Council carrying out more 'urgent repairs' on historic Newport hotel amid dispute

'We will protect the Royal Vic': Council carrying out more 'urgent repairs' on historic Newport hotel amid dispute

Supporting image for story: I visited a thriving 'dog-walking village' 15 minutes from Telford and was met with friendly faces and wagging tails

I visited a thriving 'dog-walking village' 15 minutes from Telford and was met with friendly faces and wagging tails

Supporting image for story: Opponents in Shropshire A41 speed camera row set to meet

Opponents in Shropshire A41 speed camera row set to meet

Supporting image for story: 'It was such an honour' - Newport school pupils meet Princess of Wales at Armistice Day service

'It was such an honour' - Newport school pupils meet Princess of Wales at Armistice Day service

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: New 74-bed care home to be built in Newport after developers win appeal

New 74-bed care home to be built in Newport after developers win appeal

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tree of Light to shine again to remember loved ones in Newport

Tree of Light to shine again to remember loved ones in Newport

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Newport pub where the owners pride themselves on a warm welcome and a real feeling of community

We visited a Newport pub where the owners pride themselves on a warm welcome and a real feeling of community

Supporting image for story: Full day of road closures planned for Newport Christmas celebration

Full day of road closures planned for Newport Christmas celebration

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport GP practice rated 'good' by CQC inspectors after being told to improve

Newport GP practice rated 'good' by CQC inspectors after being told to improve

Supporting image for story: Two weeks of overnight closures planned for A41 near Newport with 13-mile diversion in place

Two weeks of overnight closures planned for A41 near Newport with 13-mile diversion in place

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: New free to use Pétanque courts open at Lilleshall

New free to use Pétanque courts open at Lilleshall

Supporting image for story: Harper Adams University named Specialist Institution of the Year at Times Higher Education awards

Harper Adams University named Specialist Institution of the Year at Times Higher Education awards

Supporting image for story: Former Newport nursery could become dental surgery and apartments in new development plan - full details here

Former Newport nursery could become dental surgery and apartments in new development plan - full details here

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pensioner, 86, who seriously injured man in Newport crash gets road ban and hefty legal bill

Pensioner, 86, who seriously injured man in Newport crash gets road ban and hefty legal bill

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: New urgent enforcement notice slapped on decrepit Royal Victoria Hotel in Newport

New urgent enforcement notice slapped on decrepit Royal Victoria Hotel in Newport

Supporting image for story: Olympic and Paralympic archers’ stage 24-hour charity shoot

Olympic and Paralympic archers’ stage 24-hour charity shoot

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire falls silent to mark Armistice Day

Shropshire falls silent to mark Armistice Day

Supporting image for story: Shropshire village pub up for sale one month after closure

Shropshire village pub up for sale one month after closure

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Poppies and parades as Market Drayton and Newport mark Remembrance Sunday

Poppies and parades as Market Drayton and Newport mark Remembrance Sunday

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to Newport school after science experiment triggers alarm

Firefighters called to Newport school after science experiment triggers alarm

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle early-morning blaze involving hay bales near Telford

Firefighters tackle early-morning blaze involving hay bales near Telford

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 14 Shropshire Christmas lights switch-on 2025 events confirmed: Full guide to festive events from Shrewsbury to Ludlow and Ironbridge

14 Shropshire Christmas lights switch-on 2025 events confirmed: Full guide to festive events from Shrewsbury to Ludlow and Ironbridge

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bellway submits plans for 166 new homes on the edge of Shropshire town

Bellway submits plans for 166 new homes on the edge of Shropshire town

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bakery worker from Shrewsbury conquers 7,450-mile Mongol Rally in battered £500 Clio

Bakery worker from Shrewsbury conquers 7,450-mile Mongol Rally in battered £500 Clio

Supporting image for story: 'Bigger, brighter and more magical than ever': Newport Christmas lights event 'transformed' for 2025

'Bigger, brighter and more magical than ever': Newport Christmas lights event 'transformed' for 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport councillors apply for £30,000 grant to give The Hub youth club and café 'the best possible chance'

Newport councillors apply for £30,000 grant to give The Hub youth club and café 'the best possible chance'

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Carry on as before, parish council near Newport told as merger looms

Carry on as before, parish council near Newport told as merger looms

Supporting image for story: 166 homes plan lodged for land near Newport - but councillor vows to ‘fight it’

166 homes plan lodged for land near Newport - but councillor vows to ‘fight it’

Supporting image for story: Newport’s Tree of Light to shine again in tribute to loved ones

Newport’s Tree of Light to shine again in tribute to loved ones

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Woman cut free from car after HGV A442 crash near Telford, rushed to hospital with serious injuries

Woman cut free from car after HGV A442 crash near Telford, rushed to hospital with serious injuries

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Casualty cut free and rushed to hospital after three-vehicle A442 crash involving HGV

Casualty cut free and rushed to hospital after three-vehicle A442 crash involving HGV

Supporting image for story: Late-night house fire in Newport: Two fire engines sent to the scene

Late-night house fire in Newport: Two fire engines sent to the scene

Supporting image for story: Plans for free-range egg farm off 'extremely narrow' roads near Newport under fire from locals

Plans for free-range egg farm off 'extremely narrow' roads near Newport under fire from locals

Supporting image for story: Newport youth club and cafe to close temporarily for refurbishment

Newport youth club and cafe to close temporarily for refurbishment

November 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Decorated Shropshire defence photographer gets on his bike for the final time after 50 years of service

Decorated Shropshire defence photographer gets on his bike for the final time after 50 years of service

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: More than 100 homes without power in Newport - engineers working to restore supplies

More than 100 homes without power in Newport - engineers working to restore supplies

Supporting image for story: Nine new family homes planned for 'eyesore' fly-tipping hotspot behind Newport high street

Nine new family homes planned for 'eyesore' fly-tipping hotspot behind Newport high street

October 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Joy for Tibberton as council adds a 5pm bus from Newport to timetable

Joy for Tibberton as council adds a 5pm bus from Newport to timetable

October 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Largely acceptable’ 70-bed care home can go ahead in Newport if developers meet conditions

‘Largely acceptable’ 70-bed care home can go ahead in Newport if developers meet conditions

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity partnership that sweet dreams are made of

Charity partnership that sweet dreams are made of

Supporting image for story: 'I don’t trust developers’ says councillor as Telford & Wrekin Council shifts to new approach to contaminated land

'I don’t trust developers’ says councillor as Telford & Wrekin Council shifts to new approach to contaminated land

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘There's been blood, sweat and tears so this is fantastic!’ - 42 pictures as farming industry celebrates at 2025 Rural Awards in Shropshire

‘There's been blood, sweat and tears so this is fantastic!’ - 42 pictures as farming industry celebrates at 2025 Rural Awards in Shropshire

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