The Roebuck Memorial Cycle Challenge
A big thank you to all the cyclists participating along with what every event requires a good support team in raising funds towards The Roebuck Memorial Statue to be placed at the National Memorial Arboretum near Lichfield commemorating 100 years of the Physical Education Branch.
The meet up point will be the School of PT Crew room at...Read Full News Story
Published: 16 June 2017
Queen's Award for Canals Trust
The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust is delighted to announce that it has been awarded The Queens Award for Voluntary Service.
The Queens Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award that can be given to a local volunteer group in the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their communities. It was created in 2002 to...Read Full News Story
Published: 13 June 2017
Local Businesswoman Presents at International Conference
A Shropshire digital marketing expert flew to Croatia to speak to some of the brightest talents in medical travel from across the world.
The IMTJ Medical Travel Summit took place in April at the Milenij Hotel, in Opatija, Croatia with the UK’s Helen Culshaw speaking on how to deliver ‘real’ business solutions through...Read Full News Story
Published: 07 June 2017
Bugs Under The Microscope at Newport Show
It will be a bug’s life for visitors to this year’s Newport Show with an interactive area offering the chance to taste, view and handle live insects.
Specialists from Harper Adams University will host the activities within the schools marquee at the show at Chetwynd Deer Park on July 8.
Showgoers will be able to take...Read Full News Story
Published: 25 May 2017
Show Launches Newport Schools Initiative
Pond dipping, edible bugs, and lambing will be on the timetable for children from Newport schools this month, thanks to a new nature initiative from the organisers of the town’s annual show.
Around 120 children from four schools will take part in the Spring Explorers activity programme that is being organised by the Newport and...Read Full News Story
Published: 10 May 2017
Canine Competitors Callout for Local Show
One of Shropshire's top dog shows has opened entries for this year’s event and introduced five new breed classes into the competition.
More than 500 four legged entrants are expected to take part in the 260 classes, sponsored by Royal Canin, at the annual Newport Show in Shropshire on July 8.
The classes are divided into...Read Full News Story
Published: 08 May 2017
Charity Celebrates with Midnight Walks
Ladies can step out in style and celebrate with a Shropshire charity as it holds its 10th anniversary Midnight Walks with a new Cinderella theme in Shrewsbury on Saturday 8th April and Telford Saturday 13th May.
Severn Hospice ladies only Midnight Walks have raised over £500,000 since first starting in 2007 and over 7,500 ladies...Read Full News Story
Published: 05 May 2017
Cyclists to Remember Percy Stallard
Cyclists are gearing up for a day of nostalgia to mark the 75th anniversary of Britain’s first ever road race which had its birthplace in Wolverhampton.
And they will be remembering the city’s world-famous cycle racer and builder Percy Stallard, who organised and championed the historic 59-mile race.
Despite opposition...Read Full News Story
Published: 03 May 2017
Discovery Channel Heads to Shropshire
Salvage Hunters, the popular Quest TV and Discovery Channel show, is heading to Shropshire.
The show follows architectural salvage and antiques expert Drew Pritchard as he travels around the UK to prestigious, interesting, and historic places hunting out and buying quirky and unusual objects no longer wanted by their present...Read Full News Story
Published: 26 April 2017
Two Viewpoints Art Exhibition
Weston Park, the stately home on the Shropshire \ Staffordshire border welcomes artists Alison Wilson and Glynis Mills into the Granary Art Gallery this May.
The duo are displaying their differing styles in this exhibition focusing on equestrian art, entitled ‘Two Viewpoints’.
In conjunction with the exhibition...Read Full News Story
Published: 24 April 2017
Newport Company Celebrates 50
An insurance company based in Newport is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of events and fundraising activities for charity.
Fiveways Insurance, which has offices in Newport and Stafford, is starting its 50th year of trading in April, and staff have a variety of plans to make the firm’s 50th a year to remember. The...Read Full News Story
Published: 18 April 2017
Newport's Great Potato Challenge
The organisers of Newport Show have thrown down a new challenge to local schools in a bid to encourage more young people to learn about growing their own food.
The show has invited all 10 infant and primary schools in the area to take up the Great Potato Challenge and grow their own spuds.
Each school has been provided with a...Read Full News Story
Published: 13 April 2017
Local Business Fizzes off to Great Start
Two Shropshire businesswomen have teamed up to launch an events business that will bring classical music events and live music festivals to Shropshire and neighbouring Staffordshire.
Esther Wright, of ElevenTen Event Management & Consultancy, and Sarah Lewis, of Lily’s Secret Vintage Tearoom, A Very Vintage Events and Polka...Read Full News Story
Published: 11 April 2017
Swim the Channel for Charity
Ever wanted to take on a big challenge and raise money for charity but never had the time? Did you aim to get fitter this year but haven’t had the motivation?
This year Heart Research UK is giving you the chance to swim the channel, but don’t worry it’s in the comfort of your local swimming pool! Swim as an individual...Read Full News Story
Published: 07 April 2017
£9 million Investment for Newport
A £9 million business park investment could create 950 new jobs in Newport, is set to go ahead after securing Government funding through the Midlands Engine and Telford & Wrekin Council.
This is more good news for the local economy, which is already attracting a range of major new employers, and will create hundreds of new...Read Full News Story
Published: 22 March 2017
Candice Heads to Newport Show
Candice Brown, the winner of last year’s Great British Bake Off, will be the star attraction at one of Shropshire’s top one-day shows this year.
The PE teacher turned baker, who wowed judges with her showstopping creations on the hit series, will demonstrate her favourite recipes and share tips and behind the scene stories...Read Full News Story
Published: 20 March 2017
Pedal Power Raised Pounds for First Responders
Local cyclists taking part in an event organised by Newport Shropshire Cycling Club raised hundreds of pounds for Newport’s Community First Responders.
On what proved to be one of the wettest days of the year, more than fifty riders set off on the club’s Reliability Trial, battling heavy rain and biting winds to complete the...Read Full News Story
Published: 13 March 2017
Adult Mental Health Care in Newport
Mental health problems are widespread, at times disabling, yet often hidden. People who would go to their GP with chest pains will suffer depression or anxiety in silence.
One in four adults experiences at least one diagnosable mental health problem in any given year. People in all walks of life can be affected including new mothers,...Read Full News Story
Published: 07 March 2017
Sign Up for the Great North Run
The Great North Run is the most iconic half marathon in the world and covers 13.1 miles from the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne to the coast in South Shields - with an amazing atmosphere, it’s an event not to be missed.
This year, why not set yourself the challenge of completing the famous race while raising money for Heart...Read Full News Story
Published: 06 March 2017
Weston Park Hosts Watercolour Exhibition
The Birmingham Watercolour Society is renowned as a leader in the modern watercolour techniques and styles.
It has a broad membership of UK and International members who seek to embody all that is new and refreshing about water based media, whilst upholding the high standards and traditions of an organisation that was founded well over...Read Full News Story
Published: 02 March 2017
Weston Park Restoration Underway
Weston Park, the stately home on the Shropshire - Staffordshire border has welcomed The Hamilton Kerr Institute for their 30th year working on the Estate. Part of the University of Cambridge, the institute teaches the next generation of picture conservators.
This year the last of the 300 paintings in Weston’s Park collection have...Read Full News Story
Published: 27 February 2017
Top Prize for Young Newport Artist
A young Newport artist has landed a top award for her portrait of two US band members set against a Prague cityscape.
Fifteen-year-old Amy Robinson captured the critics’ plaudits in the Rotary Club of Stafford Knot’s annual competition for her striking canvas painting called ‘Blurry Faces’.
The Stafford...Read Full News Story
Published: 22 February 2017
Former Newport Journalist Publishes Book
A former Newport journalist has published her first book after being inspired by her two young boys.
Independent author Lorna McCann officially launched the children’s picture book Wendy and the Biscuit Tree in November.
Now, the 36-year-old former Newport Advertiser reporter, is busy attending schools and nurseries in the...Read Full News Story
Published: 21 February 2017
Changes to Schools' Catchment Areas
Telford and Wrekin's cabinet is being recommended to make the changes to three local schools’ catchment areas coming into effect from September 2018.
They say these are needed to take account of growth in the borough’s population, particularly in the Newport area, with parents still able to apply for places at a school...Read Full News Story
Published: 16 February 2017
