About Newport
The third largest city in Wales, Newport stands on the banks of the River Usk, where its famous Transporter Bridge dominates the skyscape.Situated on The Great Western main railway line and close to the M4 motorway, Newport enjoys excellent links and is easily accessible.The city itself supports a University and is also known for its civic art such as the mechanical clock in the city centre and the Steel Wave on the banks of the Usk. Newport has a compact yet comprehensive shopping centre and is regionally renowned for its nightlife and the Newport Centre hosts many top flight sporting events.
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Firm tells job hopefuls: txt us
Applicants for a marketing job at a firm that provides mobile phone services are asked to send in a 160-character text message.
Shops ban for 83 'undesirables'
Offenders involved in shop crime are banned from stores in a town centre and retail park.
Arcade evacuated over smoke alert
Shoppers in a city centre arcade are asked to leave after smoke was seen coming from a shoe shop.
Biker dies a month before wedding
The family of a motorcyclist pay tribute to him after his death in a collision a month before his wedding
Teenager injured in gang attack
A 17-year-old is treated in hospital after a "particularly nasty" assault by three other teenagers.
Search for missing prisoner, 22
Police are appealing for information after a 22-year-old man serving a sentence for robbery absconds from prison.
Views sought on town development
Residents are being invited to give their opinions on how their town's successful shopping centre should be developed.
Jackson death 'surreal' - Quincy
Michael Jackson's producer Quincy Jones says on a visit to Cardiff that the singer's death still seems surreal.
Concern over pool sex complaints
Police voice concern at complaints of inappropriate sexual behaviour at a £32m new swimming pool.
Council U-turn over OAP allotment
A council which threatened to take away an elderly widow's allotment because she was growing flowers changes its mind.
£34m revamp marks town 'big idea'
The first phase of a £34m transport and shopping regeneration will be accompanied by the town's rebranding.
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