Tuesday, 7th February 2012

Latest Newport stories

Exam results joy in schools

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Screams of delight filled Newport’s three secondary schools as brainy students collected their GCSE results.

Hip-op Connor back in training

A brave young footballer has returned to training with his teammates – just four months after a hip operation.

Joy as A-levels hailed best yet

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Bright sparks in Newport are once again toasting record-breaking A-Level results.

Committee’s concern over development plan

Telford & Wrekin Council could pocket more than £20m if plans for mass housing and a supermarket get the go-ahead, according to Newport’s mayor.

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Tropical plant appears under John’s bird table

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A poisonous plant, used by tribesmen to coat hunting spears and hooks, has been found in a Newport garden.

Residents fear for the future

Residents fear the floodgates to development may swing open after controversial plans for 30 new homes off Broomfield Road got the go-ahead.

Ironman Tommy is mother’s pride

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A Newport sailor has completed a 140-mile Ironman challenge to raise money in memory of his cousin.

Town radio station ready to hit the air

Newport’s new community radio station hits the airwaves next weekend.

Council urged to bring back films

Cinema could return to Newport after a 49-year absence. Town Mayor Councillor Roy Scammell has urged councillors to look at the viability of an arts centre on the lines of The Festival Drayton Centre in Market Drayton.

Students have designs on success

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Enterprising students at Burton Borough School have taken the first steps towards business success by creating a new product to improve memory.