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March 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Town's Labour party denies claims it wants to 'drop Father Christmas' from festivities

Town's Labour party denies claims it wants to 'drop Father Christmas' from festivities

March 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Newport men urged to get prostates checked at test events for peace of mind - or early warning

Newport men urged to get prostates checked at test events for peace of mind - or early warning

Supporting image for story: Council orders owners of 'neglected' historic hotel building to make 'urgent' repairs within weeks

Council orders owners of 'neglected' historic hotel building to make 'urgent' repairs within weeks

Supporting image for story: Shropshire care home sold with 'exciting plans to expand'

Shropshire care home sold with 'exciting plans to expand'

March 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: British Chamber president makes fact-finding visit to Shropshire

British Chamber president makes fact-finding visit to Shropshire

March 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two taken to hospital after A41 crash near Newport closes road

Two taken to hospital after A41 crash near Newport closes road

Supporting image for story: Town centre boarding house conversion approved despite concerns over accommodation plans

Town centre boarding house conversion approved despite concerns over accommodation plans

Supporting image for story: End in sight for Newport bargain store as shop goes up for sale

End in sight for Newport bargain store as shop goes up for sale

March 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Application could see vacant farmhouse turned into residential home for young people

Application could see vacant farmhouse turned into residential home for young people

March 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Big Brother legend Craig Phillips shares 'horrifying' electric Jaguar ordeal

Shropshire Big Brother legend Craig Phillips shares 'horrifying' electric Jaguar ordeal

March 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Night fishing set to be allowed permanently at pool near Newport

Night fishing set to be allowed permanently at pool near Newport

Supporting image for story: Shropshire venue hailed for 'business excellence' in hospitality

Shropshire venue hailed for 'business excellence' in hospitality

Supporting image for story: New hygiene ratings for 12 Telford businesses released - all pass with flying colours

New hygiene ratings for 12 Telford businesses released - all pass with flying colours

March 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man who took drugs after losing his job is banned from the road and told to do unpaid work

Man who took drugs after losing his job is banned from the road and told to do unpaid work

Supporting image for story: How the other half lives: Pupils and staff swap roles for the day

How the other half lives: Pupils and staff swap roles for the day

Supporting image for story: Councillor calls for Labour administration to 'return to more democratic and transparent path'

Councillor calls for Labour administration to 'return to more democratic and transparent path'

March 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Inside magical crystal shop set to open doors in Shropshire this weekend

Inside magical crystal shop set to open doors in Shropshire this weekend

Supporting image for story: Plans approved to convert Newport town centre building into residential accommodation

Plans approved to convert Newport town centre building into residential accommodation

Supporting image for story: Council reaffirms commitment to keeping free car parks across Telford borough

Council reaffirms commitment to keeping free car parks across Telford borough

Supporting image for story: Mile of buckets marks countdown to Newport's St George's Day celebrations

Mile of buckets marks countdown to Newport's St George's Day celebrations

March 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Grammar school becoming fully co-educational from September

Grammar school becoming fully co-educational from September

Supporting image for story: New £1 million dining hall opens at Newport school

New £1 million dining hall opens at Newport school

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Northern Lights visible over Shropshire

In pictures: Northern Lights visible over Shropshire

March 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Morrisons and Harper Adams connect for Sustainable Farm Network

Morrisons and Harper Adams connect for Sustainable Farm Network

Supporting image for story: Parents furious at bus company's decision to scrap their children's school route

Parents furious at bus company's decision to scrap their children's school route

February 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Church school receives top inspection rating from Christian inspectors

Church school receives top inspection rating from Christian inspectors

Supporting image for story: HMO plan for home near Newport town centre

HMO plan for home near Newport town centre

Supporting image for story: Newport go-kart owner given notice by police

Newport go-kart owner given notice by police

February 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Something fishy being planned for the centre of Newport

Something fishy being planned for the centre of Newport

Supporting image for story: Musical theatre academy pupils ready to make a song and dance over prestigious exam success

Musical theatre academy pupils ready to make a song and dance over prestigious exam success

February 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fire crews rescue car from flood water near Newport and warn drivers not to risk it

Fire crews rescue car from flood water near Newport and warn drivers not to risk it

February 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: King’s Award provides a special birthday present for AEDdonate

King’s Award provides a special birthday present for AEDdonate

February 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Thieves 'put lives at risk' after breaking into Newport Fire Station and damaging 999 vehicle

Thieves 'put lives at risk' after breaking into Newport Fire Station and damaging 999 vehicle

Supporting image for story: Aldi confirms more than 100 jobs to be created in Shropshire

Aldi confirms more than 100 jobs to be created in Shropshire

February 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Concerns raised that Newport properties are being converted for ‘part-time’ university students

Concerns raised that Newport properties are being converted for ‘part-time’ university students

Supporting image for story: Historic Newport venue to host wedding fair

Historic Newport venue to host wedding fair

February 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Newport care company 'requires improvement' after CQC inspection

Newport care company 'requires improvement' after CQC inspection

Supporting image for story: Newport petrol station can use jet wash until 10pm despite noise concerns

Newport petrol station can use jet wash until 10pm despite noise concerns

February 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bakery van has tyres slashed and bodywork damaged in 'brutal' vandalism

Bakery van has tyres slashed and bodywork damaged in 'brutal' vandalism

Supporting image for story: Retired engineer, 90, died from brain haemorrhage after fall at home near Newport

Retired engineer, 90, died from brain haemorrhage after fall at home near Newport

February 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Thousands of cannabis plants worth up to £2.5m discovered in abandoned print works in Newport

Thousands of cannabis plants worth up to £2.5m discovered in abandoned print works in Newport

Supporting image for story: Community champion who saved derelict building and turned it into community hub dies aged 75

Community champion who saved derelict building and turned it into community hub dies aged 75

Supporting image for story: Newport man caught with 100g cocaine 'block' and £24k in cash avoids jail

Newport man caught with 100g cocaine 'block' and £24k in cash avoids jail

February 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Newport bakery shuts up shop less than a year after grand opening

Newport bakery shuts up shop less than a year after grand opening

Supporting image for story: Newport Chamber honours work of stalwart Patrick

Newport Chamber honours work of stalwart Patrick

Supporting image for story: Swan mauled by dog reunited with partner after two day rescue effort

Swan mauled by dog reunited with partner after two day rescue effort

February 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Seven speeding drivers caught in an hour at same place on A41 - none going slower than 86mph

Seven speeding drivers caught in an hour at same place on A41 - none going slower than 86mph

February 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Harper Adams project aims to help record data on British moths

Harper Adams project aims to help record data on British moths

Supporting image for story: Motorcyclist admits being 'stupid' after being caught riding at 115mph on notorious A-road

Motorcyclist admits being 'stupid' after being caught riding at 115mph on notorious A-road

Supporting image for story: Retired Shropshire engineer celebrates publication of his first novel at 81

Retired Shropshire engineer celebrates publication of his first novel at 81

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