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'Truly devastated': Suspected bird flu in Newport swans rescued as eggs after tragic death of parents

The charity that helped rescue a clutch of eggs after a breeding pair of swans were found dead along Newport canal have revealed some of the swans "may be showing signs" of bird flu.

Supporting image for story: 'Truly devastated': Suspected bird flu in Newport swans rescued as eggs after tragic death of parents

Supporting image for story: Tighter rules for HMOs on the cards as Telford cabinet triggers consultation

Tighter rules for HMOs on the cards as Telford cabinet triggers consultation

Supporting image for story: Search resumes in Romania for missing Shropshire teen after avalanche concerns

Search resumes in Romania for missing Shropshire teen after avalanche concerns

Supporting image for story: Happy ever after for tortoise rescued from Newport shop in harrowing RSPCA case

Happy ever after for tortoise rescued from Newport shop in harrowing RSPCA case

Supporting image for story: Deck the halls, but not the landfill! We get ready for Christmas with one of Shropshire's 'zero waste' pioneers

Deck the halls, but not the landfill! We get ready for Christmas with one of Shropshire's 'zero waste' pioneers

Supporting image for story: ‘Major distress’ over Newport flooding for homeowners as Severn Trent promises 'urgent' work to fix it

‘Major distress’ over Newport flooding for homeowners as Severn Trent promises 'urgent' work to fix it

Supporting image for story: Santa and his sleigh set off on Shropshire Newport tour - here's when and where to see Father Christmas and his elves

Santa and his sleigh set off on Shropshire Newport tour - here's when and where to see Father Christmas and his elves

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'Truly devastated': Suspected bird flu in Newport swans rescued as eggs after tragic death of parents

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Business champions of Telford and Wrekin high streets are revealed

Supporting image for story: Picture of Shropshire teen missing in Romanian mountains released as search for him continues

Picture of Shropshire teen missing in Romanian mountains released as search for him continues

Supporting image for story: Rescuers search for Shropshire teen missing in Romanian mountains

Rescuers search for Shropshire teen missing in Romanian mountains

Supporting image for story: Decision made on border quarry extension plan near Newport

Decision made on border quarry extension plan near Newport

Supporting image for story: Four flood alerts in place around Shropshire as river levels continue to rise

Four flood alerts in place around Shropshire as river levels continue to rise

Supporting image for story: Health bosses 'hopeful' they can find dentists to fill longstanding gap in southeast Telford

Health bosses 'hopeful' they can find dentists to fill longstanding gap in southeast Telford

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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.