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Met Office thunderstorm warning issued for West Midlands with torrential rain and deep floodwater possible

A Met Office video explains which areas could see thunderstorms in the next few days, as the forecaster issues a weather warning.

Supporting image for story: Met Office thunderstorm warning issued for West Midlands with torrential rain and deep floodwater possible

Supporting image for story: 'Small but mighty' village primary school celebrates outstanding Ofsted turnaround

'Small but mighty' village primary school celebrates outstanding Ofsted turnaround

Supporting image for story: New gym gets temporary green light to ‘assess impact’ at farm site on outskirts of Newport

New gym gets temporary green light to ‘assess impact’ at farm site on outskirts of Newport

Supporting image for story: I visited a picturesque village near Newport where change is welcomed but a sense of community remains

I visited a picturesque village near Newport where change is welcomed but a sense of community remains

Supporting image for story: Looming closure of A41 near Newport stokes fears of choked 'unofficial' rural diversions

Looming closure of A41 near Newport stokes fears of choked 'unofficial' rural diversions

Supporting image for story: Parks in Ellesmere, Newport, Wellington and more win national accolades with Green Flag awards

Parks in Ellesmere, Newport, Wellington and more win national accolades with Green Flag awards

Supporting image for story: Fond farewell to much-loved Newport reverend after seven years of 'care and compassion' as she moves on to pastures new

Fond farewell to much-loved Newport reverend after seven years of 'care and compassion' as she moves on to pastures new

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Met Office thunderstorm warning issued for West Midlands with torrential rain and deep floodwater possible

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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.