Sunday, 5th February 2012

Latest Newport stories

Cat’s death sparks call for drivers to slow

The death of a ‘beautiful young cat’ has prompted calls for drivers to be more aware when driving on the A41 and around Newport.

Heritage centre gets thumbs up

Part of one of Newport’s oldest buildings is to be used as a heritage centre with a museum and tourist information.

Traders join big tractors debate

The Chamber of Commerce has waded into the debate over tractors using Newport High Street, with one member saying: “There’s going to be an accident.”

Horse dreams reined in as neighbours complain

A Newport woman has said her dreams of launching a business in the town have been crushed by unco-operative neighbours.

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Council counts on plans profit

Tens of millions of pounds has already been built into Telford & Wrekin Council’s new budget based on the huge Station Road development going ahead.

Tractor ban in High Street would cause chaos on A41

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Banning tractors and lorries from using High Street would cause chaos on the A41, a Newport policeman has said.

Firm admits misleading label is ‘printing error’

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A new business which stuffed misleading collection bags through Newport doors has said that confusion has been caused by a printing mistake.

‘Army’ needed to oppose plans

Newport Regeneration Partnership has called for a “people’s army” to rise up and fight plans for mass development in the town.

Football team re-forms after 82 years

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Football’s coming home – that is certainly the case for a re-formed Adams’ Grammar School football side, who played their first match for 82 years this week with a friendly against Abraham Darby Academy.

Family’s thank you to health charity

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A Newport family who came close to losing their son to meningitis have organised a charity fundraiser to help others affected.