Friday, 3rd July 2009

Latest Newport stories

BLOGS: Jason Lavan

Jason Lavan blog

In his first blog Advertiser reporter Jason Lavan tries to stomach a supermarket ready meal.

Canal plans gather pace

Wheels are now in motion to turn a disused canal near Telford into a tourist attraction with education and training facilities as part of an £86million scheme to restore the Shrewsbury & Newport Canal.

BLOGS: Sam Pinnington

Sam Pinnington blog

In the first ever Advertiser Blog reporter Sam Pinnington takes a look at the effect Big Brother is having on society.

Classic Furniture ‘likely’ to be bulldozed

A bid to bulldoze a furniture manufacturing business to make way for retail outlets and a car auction in Newport is set to get the go ahead from planning chiefs.
More than 40 jobs could be created if the development at Parkland House and Classic Furniture site in Audley Avenue is approved.

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BB’s Craig tells of being ripped off

Big Brother’s Craig Phillips

Newport’s Craig Phillips has told for the first time how his Shropshire building business was ripped off by people taking advantage while he was distracted by his whirlwind of fame after becoming the first winner of the Big Brother reality television show.

‘Redundancies expected’ at Giles Insurance

A Newport business is set to close its doors and move to Birmingham with staff left in limbo waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.

Mum’s call to fly forces flag

A Newport mother who’s son is in the RAF has called on Newport Town Council to fly a flag for the armed forces.

Wynne presented with OBE

Wynne Jones

The outgoing principal of Harper Adams left town on Wednesday for a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace, where he picked up an OBE.

Riders prepare for Pyraneen test

Cycle test

Twelve local cyclists are set to stage an endurance stunt on Waitrose car park on Saturday in preparation for their epic adventure across the Pyrenees.

Old Tyme Market Pictures

Old Tyme Market

Friday night’s Old Tyme Market has been heralded the best yet by organisers. And we’re giving you the chance to check out all the action from a packed St Mary Street with a special picture gallery.