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Newport swimmers give cracking performance at Christmas gala
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (301+ words) Swimmers from Newport & District Amateur Swimming Club delivered outstanding performances at its inaugural Christmas Cracker open meet with 60 podium places. The talented squad of 34 competed in the event on 6 December at Wolverhampton Central Baths, showing their strength across all age…...
Newport Music Club 50th Anniversary: Young musicians dubbed the 'Lumas Wind Trio' join the celebrations
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (249+ words) The finale of Newport Music Club 50th anniversary season sees the visit of a trio of talented young musicians on Saturday November 15th at 7.00 p.m. at Cosy Hall, Newport TF10 7LD. We are delighted to introduce Rennie Sutherland, clarinet; Florence Plane, bassoon and Julian Chan,…...
Deceased woman's bullmastiff which mauled beloved Maltese dog to death in Newport leaving owner traumatised will be destroyed
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (217+ words) A man whose late mother's bullmastiff mauled and fatally wounded a beloved pet dog has been told the animal will be humanely destroyed. The bullmastiff had only been in the care of Richard Watson a matter of weeks before it…...
Newport branch of Poundland set to close for good as struggling store confirms closure date
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (315+ words) A Shropshire high street has been dealt a blow after discount chain Poundland confirmed it would close its Newport store this month. The Newport store is one of six which are set to close nationally as the ailing retailer completes…...
Telford business continues sponsorship of Newport rugby club
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (226+ words) Following a successful partnership throughout the 2024/25 season, MyWorkwear has renewed its sponsorship of Newport Salop Rugby Union Football Club. The Telford based workwear provider supports the rugby club in a number of ways. The MyWorkwear team provide off-pitch team apparel…...
West Brom player ratings v Portsmouth with 8 handed out as summer signing shines again
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (230+ words) Albion were forced to settle for a frustrating point against Portsmouth. Mikey Johnston fired Albion in front with a superb individual strike in the first period before Colby Bishop fired Portsmouth back into the game with a fine header. Albion…...
Anti-immigrant protesters face off with counter-demonstrators in Portsmouth
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (408+ words) Immigration protesters waving Union flags have faced off with anti-racism demonstrators in Portsmouth city centre. Police watched as people on each side gathered on the steps outside the council offices in the Hampshire city. One protester tied a large flag…...
Lewis Cox's predicted West Brom line-up vs Portsmouth - change after attacking impact?
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (189+ words) Ryan Mason's Albion starting line-up has more or less picked itself at the start of this new Championship season. And it is mostly a case of more of the same this weekend, too, as Portsmouth come to The Hawthorns looking…...
West Brom v Portsmouth preview: Boss balances 'accelerated belief' with early expectations
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (188+ words) Ryan Mason will work to balance Albion belief and expectation levels after a promising start to the new season. The head coach, appointed this summer, has overseen two wins from his first two Championship games at the helm and admitted…...
Portsmouth set to be without key man for West Brom trip as ex-Baggie to make Hawthorns return
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (379+ words) Portsmouth have been dealt a big blow ahead of their trip to West Brom - with forward Callum Lang set for a period on the sidelines. The forward, who has been a key player for the Fratton Park side, came off…...