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March 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Newport university to showcase tech and science careers at Telford Skills Show

Newport university to showcase tech and science careers at Telford Skills Show

Supporting image for story: Newport hops into Easter as town‑wide bunny trail returns

Newport hops into Easter as town‑wide bunny trail returns

Supporting image for story: Family's plan to turn disused Shropshire outbuilding into a home is set to test green belt policies

Family's plan to turn disused Shropshire outbuilding into a home is set to test green belt policies

March 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fences and CCTV proposed to tackle anti‑social behaviour at Newport playing field

Fences and CCTV proposed to tackle anti‑social behaviour at Newport playing field

Supporting image for story: Intrepid teenage trio from Shropshire school battle rain, fog and snow to conquer Snowdon and raise £2,500 for cancer charity

Intrepid teenage trio from Shropshire school battle rain, fog and snow to conquer Snowdon and raise £2,500 for cancer charity

Supporting image for story: Young dancers from Newport and Whitchurch join English Youth Ballet

Young dancers from Newport and Whitchurch join English Youth Ballet

Supporting image for story: Award-winning Trio Archai to perform in Newport this weekend

Award-winning Trio Archai to perform in Newport this weekend

March 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Newport woman lays out 100 pairs of shoes to mark lives lost to male violence

Newport woman lays out 100 pairs of shoes to mark lives lost to male violence

March 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire veterans recognised by national charity for raising awareness of military trauma

Shropshire veterans recognised by national charity for raising awareness of military trauma

March 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Newport student excels at British Shooting Schools Finals

Newport student excels at British Shooting Schools Finals

March 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Former student joins Telford College sports team after excelling on coaching course

Former student joins Telford College sports team after excelling on coaching course

Supporting image for story: Best-selling author set for Newport library visit

Best-selling author set for Newport library visit

Supporting image for story: Rapid progress at £20m Newport retirement village construction revealed in latest pictures

Rapid progress at £20m Newport retirement village construction revealed in latest pictures

March 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Newport Show 2026: Packed line-up revealed for Shropshire show named Best Rural Event of the Year

Newport Show 2026: Packed line-up revealed for Shropshire show named Best Rural Event of the Year

March 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: ‘We are all looking at the skies and closely monitoring the forecast’ - Shropshire farmers face ‘testing time’ as dry summer gives way to wet winter

‘We are all looking at the skies and closely monitoring the forecast’ - Shropshire farmers face ‘testing time’ as dry summer gives way to wet winter

February 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Objectors to 200-home plans near Newport have their say

Objectors to 200-home plans near Newport have their say

Supporting image for story: Real ale lovers invited to put in the hard yards and visit pubs all across the West Midlands as popular brewery real ale trail returns

Real ale lovers invited to put in the hard yards and visit pubs all across the West Midlands as popular brewery real ale trail returns

February 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Sofía Ros dazzles at Newport Music Club concert

Sofía Ros dazzles at Newport Music Club concert

Supporting image for story: Wedding fair to be held in 15th-century Newport building

Wedding fair to be held in 15th-century Newport building

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire male voice choirs in harmony for Hope House concert

Shropshire male voice choirs in harmony for Hope House concert

Supporting image for story: More than 300 objections lodged to plans for dozens of homes near Staffordshire-Shropshire border

More than 300 objections lodged to plans for dozens of homes near Staffordshire-Shropshire border

February 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Two alternative plans submitted for 40-home development near Newport - one with a doctor's surgery and one with more homes

Two alternative plans submitted for 40-home development near Newport - one with a doctor's surgery and one with more homes

February 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Newport student soars to success at national cheerleading competition

Newport student soars to success at national cheerleading competition

Supporting image for story: 16 Shropshire businesses get new food hygiene ratings - including orthopaedic hospital and a Telford day care

16 Shropshire businesses get new food hygiene ratings - including orthopaedic hospital and a Telford day care

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent gets green light for 'critical' extension of water treatment works near Newport

Severn Trent gets green light for 'critical' extension of water treatment works near Newport

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Highways repairs taking place to tackle potholes on Shropshire border town route

Highways repairs taking place to tackle potholes on Shropshire border town route

February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Campaigners celebrating after Staffordshire pub dating back to 17th Century given new historic value listing

Campaigners celebrating after Staffordshire pub dating back to 17th Century given new historic value listing

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to former town mayor and councillor who ‘really cared about Newport’

Tributes paid to former town mayor and councillor who ‘really cared about Newport’

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Woman taken to hospital after car rolled over near Newport

Woman taken to hospital after car rolled over near Newport

Supporting image for story: Residents get chance to call for by election for Newport Town Council seat

Residents get chance to call for by election for Newport Town Council seat

Supporting image for story: Popular garden trail returns to Newport this summer - and more hosts are wanted

Popular garden trail returns to Newport this summer - and more hosts are wanted

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MPs' column - the latest from the county's representatives in Westminster

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

February 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: We visited a Newport pub which offers a comfortable dining experience and has become a popular rest stop for dog walkers

We visited a Newport pub which offers a comfortable dining experience and has become a popular rest stop for dog walkers

Supporting image for story: Car valeting business seeks relocation at Newport garden centre

Car valeting business seeks relocation at Newport garden centre

February 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Paramedics called after car crashes and rolls over near Newport

Paramedics called after car crashes and rolls over near Newport

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