Sunday, 1st August 2010

Latest Newport stories

Delays in Victoria Park revamp

Contractors working on the new-look Victoria Park have been brought to task about issues with their work.

Tennis facility to be proud of

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Newport can boast some of the best tennis facilities in the county – after the ribbon was cut on the new-look Boughey Gardens Tennis Club.

Walking bus a big success for infants

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Parents have stepped forward to introduce a new walking bus at Newport Infants School.

Mobile phone row girl leaves school

A Newport Town Councillor has pulled her daughter out of school following a dispute with the head-teacher over a mobile phone.

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Couple’s kennel dream comes true

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A professional couple who had high-flying jobs in India have given up the bright city lights in favour of taking over a Shropshire kennel.

Making a splash for dolphin fund

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Generous Newport swimmers have helped raise money to send a terminally ill child to the USA.

Town couple stranded in Cyprus

A Newport couple are stranded in Cyprus after Cypriot authorities refused to grant them a visa to return to the UK.

Sadness as revamped park hit by litterbugs

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Cigarette packets and beer cans have already appeared in the revamped Victoria Park water feature.

Crowds smash records at Newport Show

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Record-breaking crowds enjoyed Saturday’s Newport Show making it the biggest and best in the long history of the event.

‘Card Wars’ hits High Street

Two prominent Newport card shops are used to competing for trade – but on Tuesday lunchtime the fight became physical.