Latest Newport news | Shropshire Star

Local news you can trust

Shropshire Star

Close

Newport Archive

February 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Mystery bidder buys 285-year-old lemon for £1,400

Mystery bidder buys 285-year-old lemon for £1,400

Supporting image for story: Short stay car parking scheme could be introduced in Newport to ensure steady flow of spaces

Short stay car parking scheme could be introduced in Newport to ensure steady flow of spaces

February 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Convenience store opens with lucky customers finding 'golden tickets' as part of celebratory launch

Convenience store opens with lucky customers finding 'golden tickets' as part of celebratory launch

Supporting image for story: Plans submitted for new livestock building at farm near Newport

Plans submitted for new livestock building at farm near Newport

February 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: University's 'prominent' building plan for 200 students at Newport business park approved

University's 'prominent' building plan for 200 students at Newport business park approved

Supporting image for story: Fundraisers appeal for Newport gardeners to throw open their gates for green cause

Fundraisers appeal for Newport gardeners to throw open their gates for green cause

February 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire A41 review to make safety recommendations after string of crashes

Shropshire A41 review to make safety recommendations after string of crashes

February 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Crash closes road near Harper Adams University

Crash closes road near Harper Adams University

Supporting image for story: Conversion plans approved for ex school boarding house despite parking fears

Conversion plans approved for ex school boarding house despite parking fears

January 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Nursery's bid to relocate and expand thrown out despite current access and land ownership concerns

Nursery's bid to relocate and expand thrown out despite current access and land ownership concerns

Supporting image for story: Renowned cattle breeder dies aged 96

Renowned cattle breeder dies aged 96

January 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man locked up for part in attack on professional footballer which 'destroyed his career'

Man locked up for part in attack on professional footballer which 'destroyed his career'

Supporting image for story: Traffic, services and character fears as villagers object to plans for 160 new farmland homes

Traffic, services and character fears as villagers object to plans for 160 new farmland homes

January 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Parish and town councils taking over more and more services says councillor

Parish and town councils taking over more and more services says councillor

Supporting image for story: Small village primary school with 'good' rating to open new nursery next month

Small village primary school with 'good' rating to open new nursery next month

Supporting image for story: Drop-in session to discuss future of Newport's library once town council takes over

Drop-in session to discuss future of Newport's library once town council takes over

January 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Harper Adams student reaches final two of national competition

Harper Adams student reaches final two of national competition

Supporting image for story: Telford's singing builder who won hearts on The Voice pops into primary school to inspire pupils

Telford's singing builder who won hearts on The Voice pops into primary school to inspire pupils

Supporting image for story: Newport camera club's incredible images of industry in Shropshire and beyond

Newport camera club's incredible images of industry in Shropshire and beyond

January 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: A very bad deed which left a hole in Newport's history

A very bad deed which left a hole in Newport's history

January 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police step up patrols in Newport and work with traders to tackle 'endemic' shop theft

Police step up patrols in Newport and work with traders to tackle 'endemic' shop theft

Supporting image for story: Funding announcement paves way for action after campaigners' calls for A41 improvements

Funding announcement paves way for action after campaigners' calls for A41 improvements

Supporting image for story: Newport Town Council set to sign 100-year library lease with plans to return it to 'former level'

Newport Town Council set to sign 100-year library lease with plans to return it to 'former level'

Supporting image for story: Gym in Newport plots expansion with new indoor exercise studio planned

Gym in Newport plots expansion with new indoor exercise studio planned

January 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Oscars: How drumming with spoons put a Market Drayton lad on the road to a Best Score nomination

Oscars: How drumming with spoons put a Market Drayton lad on the road to a Best Score nomination

January 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Newport primary school recognised for 'ethos of inclusivity'

Newport primary school recognised for 'ethos of inclusivity'

Supporting image for story: Man who drank 'four pints of ale' in pub with friends gets 17 month driving ban

Man who drank 'four pints of ale' in pub with friends gets 17 month driving ban

January 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire aggregate quarry plans expansion - extending working life by up to five years

Shropshire aggregate quarry plans expansion - extending working life by up to five years

January 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Weston Park is running for awards - including best restaurant

Weston Park is running for awards - including best restaurant

January 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Beautiful' schoolgirl died in 120mph fireball crash after booze and cocaine-fuelled 'stepdad' lost control

'Beautiful' schoolgirl died in 120mph fireball crash after booze and cocaine-fuelled 'stepdad' lost control

Supporting image for story: ‘Don’t cry Mummy, I’m going to be fine’: Telford youngster's three-year cancer battle featured in national campaign

‘Don’t cry Mummy, I’m going to be fine’: Telford youngster's three-year cancer battle featured in national campaign

January 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Newport set to welcome a new independent shop to high street

Newport set to welcome a new independent shop to high street

January 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Exceptional character' of Newport pupils celebrated in school's 'good' Ofsted rating

'Exceptional character' of Newport pupils celebrated in school's 'good' Ofsted rating

January 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Last day for fish and chip shop as owner shuts down fryers for final time after 41 years

Last day for fish and chip shop as owner shuts down fryers for final time after 41 years

January 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Lithium ion battery sparks garage fire at Newport house

Lithium ion battery sparks garage fire at Newport house

Supporting image for story: Plans refused for 'overbearing' new home in Newport street

Plans refused for 'overbearing' new home in Newport street

Supporting image for story: 'It is one of the gems of Newport': Residents to pay extra council tax to save town library

'It is one of the gems of Newport': Residents to pay extra council tax to save town library

Supporting image for story: Further plans for historic buildings on Newport's high street revealed

Further plans for historic buildings on Newport's high street revealed

Supporting image for story: Hopes for continued night fishing at Newport pool after successful trial

Hopes for continued night fishing at Newport pool after successful trial

January 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Eccleshall pub once owned by football hero Sir Geoff Hurst shut for redevelopment

Eccleshall pub once owned by football hero Sir Geoff Hurst shut for redevelopment

Supporting image for story: Sole mates stride into half a decade as Newport walking group celebrates milestone

Sole mates stride into half a decade as Newport walking group celebrates milestone

January 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Harper Adams' dairy cow environmental research receives funding boost

Harper Adams' dairy cow environmental research receives funding boost

Supporting image for story: Abandoned pup who has 'never been walked' find home in paw-fect start to new year

Abandoned pup who has 'never been walked' find home in paw-fect start to new year

January 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Improved' plans to convert barn at farm into four homes re-submitted

'Improved' plans to convert barn at farm into four homes re-submitted

Supporting image for story: From Newport grammar school to Golden Globes: Former Shropshire schoolboy nominated for blockbuster score

From Newport grammar school to Golden Globes: Former Shropshire schoolboy nominated for blockbuster score

January 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Newport dentist to 'move away' from NHS work amid 'lack of investment' - patients asked to re-register

Newport dentist to 'move away' from NHS work amid 'lack of investment' - patients asked to re-register

Supporting image for story: How a four-day working week has been a success for a Shropshire firm

How a four-day working week has been a success for a Shropshire firm

January 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Excellent opportunity' to take on equestrian facilities near Newport

'Excellent opportunity' to take on equestrian facilities near Newport

December 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: War, football, and the Loch Ness Monster: Here's what got Shropshire schoolchildren talking in 2023

War, football, and the Loch Ness Monster: Here's what got Shropshire schoolchildren talking in 2023

December 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Converted Newport farmhouse complete with holiday lets goes on the market for £1.1 million

Converted Newport farmhouse complete with holiday lets goes on the market for £1.1 million

PreviousPage NextPage