Thursday, 11th March 2010

Latest Newport stories

Cyclists hand over charity cash

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Newport’s Pyranean Raid cycling team, have handed more than £10,000 to local charities this week.

Big freeze kills off fish reserve

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Newport is suffering a natural disaster after the big freeze wiped out an entire fish stock at one of the town’s exclusive fishing syndicates.

Schools join forces for Haiti

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Town and village schools and nurseries have joined together in a ‘phenomenal’ fundraising effort, smashing through the £5,000 barrier, to raise vital cash for Haiti.

Champagne moment for Butteflies

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A Newport nursery is celebrating a champagne moment after receiving a glowing report from Ofsted.

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Plea to lower speed limit on ‘fatal’ road

A local couple have predicted fatal accidents on the A41 if speed limits are not reduced.

Honours for school band

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Burton Borough’s internationally acclaimed school band are lifting town spirits after a civic ceremony was held to mark their success.

Leanne learns to smile after disease horror

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A Newport woman is learning to smile again after a crippling disease, misdiagnosed several times, left half her face paralysed.

Council hit by cemetery setback

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Newport Town Council’s plans to extend the town cemetery have been dealt a huge blow after it was revealed the land earmarked has been declared unfit for purpose.

Father and son team ring the bells!

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A Newport bellringer has celebrated 60 years in service this week by completing 46 minutes of non-stop ringing in a team of father and sons.

Golden delight for nursing home

Rylands Nursing Home in Newport has been awarded a gold standard for ‘end of life’ care at a ceremony in London.