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Newport Now gift card adds group collect feature
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (292+ words) People can now group collect, fee-free, for the Newport Now Gift Card thanks to a new partnership. Newport Now BID, Miconex, and Gift Round have teamed up to make it easier for people to contribute towards group gifting for the…...
1. 4m five-bed home boasts cinema room, sauna and 6-acre in luxury lifestyle setting
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (378+ words) A five-bedroom house with a cinema room is for sale for "1. 4 million. The detached property, located in St Brides Wentlooge, Newport, is described as a "beautifully designed contemporary home". It has five bathrooms and sits behind private electric gates, with…...
Newport hits 33 C before a sharp weather change
2+ week, 4+ day ago (557+ words) After months of dreary, unsettled weather and persistent rain, Newport finally enjoying a welcome return of sunshine, signalling what feels like the true beginning of summer. So, what does this week's weather have in store? Tuesday 26th May (Newport) is set…...
Questions as Newport city centre steering group hasn't met for almost a year
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (481+ words) In the aftermath of the 2009 global recession, Newport's city centre was hit hard with an abundance of empty shop units." During the early part of 2013, a brand new "taskforce' was set up to turn around the fortunes of the ailing…...
Inside the arcade becoming a home for creatives, independents and alternative culture
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (636+ words) High Street Arcade in Newport is carving out a reputation as a hub for independent businesses, creative talent, and alternative culture. Visitors can browse second-hand fashion at Retro Central, pick up vinyl at an independent record store, explore a taxidermy…...
Call for recognition of Newport pilot cutters made 20 years ago
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (575+ words) Twenty years ago on May 4, 2006, the South Wales Argus published a story calling for Newport's contribution to the pilot cutter boats to be recognised. We also take a look through some pictures of pilot cutters in our archive. Richard Frame…...
Popular Newport lunch spot to reopen next month after owner refuses to give up
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (548+ words) A popular lunch spot is set to be reopened following a brief closure. Spud Inc, known for its jacket potatoes and London-style pie and mash, is now preparing to be back in business at Friars Walk, Newport, after briefly shutting…...
Five of the best beer gardens in Newport for soaking up the sun
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (531+ words) With a week of warm and sunny weather forecast ahead, many of us will be chomping at the bit to get out and enjoy the sun with a cold pint in one of the many beer gardens across Newport. We've…...
Everything you need to know ahead of the return of Newport Marathon
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (414+ words) Liv Richardson, 22 (Image: Jumanah Awad) The Newport Marathon Festival is set to return in 2026, as Run 4 Wales and Associated British Ports once again bring one of the city's most popular sporting events back to the streets. A celebration of runners…...
What the weather will be like in Newport this Easter Bank Holiday
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (211+ words) Newport is looking at a mixed bag of weather over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend." Friday will begin with blustery winds and some rain, that will carry on throughout the day."The showers may vary from light to heavy spells....