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February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Brewery's 'landlord of the year' taking on new Shropshire pub - here's when and where

Brewery's 'landlord of the year' taking on new Shropshire pub - here's when and where

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: From suction cup arrows to GB colours: Teenage Newport archer targets Olympic dream

From suction cup arrows to GB colours: Teenage Newport archer targets Olympic dream

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Man bailed after break in at Newport antique shop

Man bailed after break in at Newport antique shop

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Newport Music Club introduce prize-winning accordionist Sofía Ros

Newport Music Club introduce prize-winning accordionist Sofía Ros

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Angry ex threatened to kill woman when he wasn't invited to a party - then sped away from police in Telford at 90mph

Jailed: Angry ex threatened to kill woman when he wasn't invited to a party - then sped away from police in Telford at 90mph

Supporting image for story: We take a look at the new local nature reserves plans for Newport and Telford

We take a look at the new local nature reserves plans for Newport and Telford

February 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Emergency services called to two-vehicle crash on busy Newport road

Emergency services called to two-vehicle crash on busy Newport road

Supporting image for story: 'More tiring than a walk': We visit Shropshire's new 'dog sensory room' full of puzzles, jungle noises and treats to stimulate canine minds

'More tiring than a walk': We visit Shropshire's new 'dog sensory room' full of puzzles, jungle noises and treats to stimulate canine minds

February 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Flood alerts issued in Shropshire - see latest River Severn levels forecast amid heavy rain warning

Flood alerts issued in Shropshire - see latest River Severn levels forecast amid heavy rain warning

Supporting image for story: Harper’s Henry wins prestigious RABDF dairy student award

Harper’s Henry wins prestigious RABDF dairy student award

Supporting image for story: More than 1,050 football pitches' worth of land in Telford and Wrekin could be protected as council plans new nature reserves

More than 1,050 football pitches' worth of land in Telford and Wrekin could be protected as council plans new nature reserves

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Future uncertain for Newport café after owner makes 'hard decision' to hand over the keys

Future uncertain for Newport café after owner makes 'hard decision' to hand over the keys

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: All-new 10k event offering chance to run through beautiful Shropshire parkland hopes to become annual favourite

All-new 10k event offering chance to run through beautiful Shropshire parkland hopes to become annual favourite

Supporting image for story: Newport panto group prepare for 'most adventurous' show yet with Treasure Island

Newport panto group prepare for 'most adventurous' show yet with Treasure Island

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fresh commitment to improve safety on the A41 in Shropshire due to higher rates of fatal collisions after plans for more speed cameras rejected

Fresh commitment to improve safety on the A41 in Shropshire due to higher rates of fatal collisions after plans for more speed cameras rejected

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Latest winning snaps from Newport Photographic Club's competition

In pictures: Latest winning snaps from Newport Photographic Club's competition

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Sick thieves steal artificial grass donated to Shropshire golf centre to help injured veterans

Sick thieves steal artificial grass donated to Shropshire golf centre to help injured veterans

Supporting image for story: Newport volunteers recognised for long service

Newport volunteers recognised for long service

February 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: New home plans near Newport thrown out by councillors

New home plans near Newport thrown out by councillors

January 30, 2026

Supporting image for story: Harper Adams University could open facilities in Telford after exit of Wolverhampton University

Harper Adams University could open facilities in Telford after exit of Wolverhampton University

Supporting image for story: 'I began selling jewellery at parties 10 years ago - now I design my own bracelets and necklaces at my shop in Newport'

'I began selling jewellery at parties 10 years ago - now I design my own bracelets and necklaces at my shop in Newport'

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'It's been a privilege and my wildest dream come true': Newport cocktail bar owner confirms closure after five years

'It's been a privilege and my wildest dream come true': Newport cocktail bar owner confirms closure after five years

Supporting image for story: Assurances offered over long-standing drainage problems at a Newport football field

Assurances offered over long-standing drainage problems at a Newport football field

Supporting image for story: Newport school's Addams Family musical is a 'big success'

Newport school's Addams Family musical is a 'big success'

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Young people want clearer pathways into farming' - Report calls for 'urgent action' to address labour shortage in farming

'Young people want clearer pathways into farming' - Report calls for 'urgent action' to address labour shortage in farming

Supporting image for story: Newport community rallies round mission to get 8,000 birthday cards to Black Country girl with cancer

Newport community rallies round mission to get 8,000 birthday cards to Black Country girl with cancer

Supporting image for story: Food experts set to share wisdom at Harper Adams University experience day

Food experts set to share wisdom at Harper Adams University experience day

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Review: Newport Music Club hosts memorable Jarualda Quartet

Review: Newport Music Club hosts memorable Jarualda Quartet

January 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: No quick solution for Newport parking problems near nature reserve, meeting told

No quick solution for Newport parking problems near nature reserve, meeting told

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wrekin MP contacts Ofcom over 'not good enough' post delays in Newport

Wrekin MP contacts Ofcom over 'not good enough' post delays in Newport

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Exemplary behaviour' of children at 'welcoming' Newport daycare praised in Ofsted inspection

'Exemplary behaviour' of children at 'welcoming' Newport daycare praised in Ofsted inspection

January 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Man, 36, who assaulted policewoman in Telford gets fined

Man, 36, who assaulted policewoman in Telford gets fined

Supporting image for story: 6 Shropshire eyesores and derelict buildings I would love to see restored in 2026

6 Shropshire eyesores and derelict buildings I would love to see restored in 2026

January 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Motorist, 46, who seriously hurt a man in a crash in Newport gets road ban and is ordered to do unpaid work

Motorist, 46, who seriously hurt a man in a crash in Newport gets road ban and is ordered to do unpaid work

Supporting image for story: Man and woman arrested after motorist stabbed on Shropshire B-road

Man and woman arrested after motorist stabbed on Shropshire B-road

Supporting image for story: Former patient who spent 10 months in Shropshire hospitals gives NHS trust his honest feedback - warts and all

Former patient who spent 10 months in Shropshire hospitals gives NHS trust his honest feedback - warts and all

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'A wonderful opportunity to celebrate Shropshire': County's towns urged to express interest in being UK Town of Culture 2028

'A wonderful opportunity to celebrate Shropshire': County's towns urged to express interest in being UK Town of Culture 2028

Supporting image for story: Jobs boost for Newport as construction of 70-bed care home begins

Jobs boost for Newport as construction of 70-bed care home begins

Supporting image for story: 'Newport loves its chocolate!' Councillor overwhelmed with empty tubs after call to support Macmillan charity appeal

'Newport loves its chocolate!' Councillor overwhelmed with empty tubs after call to support Macmillan charity appeal

Supporting image for story: Newport pupils present generous donation to child bereavement charity after successful student-led fair

Newport pupils present generous donation to child bereavement charity after successful student-led fair

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'No post since Christmas': Shropshire MP to meet Royal Mail chief after raising problems with delays in Commons

'No post since Christmas': Shropshire MP to meet Royal Mail chief after raising problems with delays in Commons

Supporting image for story: I visited a north Shropshire village with a community spirit so strong it saved the local pub

I visited a north Shropshire village with a community spirit so strong it saved the local pub

Supporting image for story: Shropshire providing the UK's first town of culture is surely a formality - here's why

Shropshire providing the UK's first town of culture is surely a formality - here's why

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: From Harper Adams to NFU's new Director General

From Harper Adams to NFU's new Director General

Supporting image for story: Harper Adams scores a hattrick as trio shortlisted at dairy farmer awards

Harper Adams scores a hattrick as trio shortlisted at dairy farmer awards

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Lorry collides with a tree on an A41 roundabout near Newport - delays as police on scene

Lorry collides with a tree on an A41 roundabout near Newport - delays as police on scene

Supporting image for story: Newport Music Club launch exciting new season

Newport Music Club launch exciting new season

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Work to repair and preserve Newport's historic Black Shed given green light

Work to repair and preserve Newport's historic Black Shed given green light

January 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Nine former pubs in Telford and Wrekin where redevelopment has ‘stalled’ – some for more than a decade

Revealed: Nine former pubs in Telford and Wrekin where redevelopment has ‘stalled’ – some for more than a decade

Supporting image for story: Newport bikers' cafe-bar 'overjoyed' as council compromises on longer alcohol licence hours

Newport bikers' cafe-bar 'overjoyed' as council compromises on longer alcohol licence hours