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A picture from August 2023, showing Old Bassaleg Bridge shut off by grey gates and vandalised signs. The one signs says 'Access to Forge Mews Pedestrians only No Vehicles'. The other says 'Road Closed'.

Funding issues delay work on unsafe bridge

Old Bassaleg Bridge, in Newport, was shut suddenly in August 2021, leaving residents frustrated.

A blurred image of a street on a foggy Winter night in Upton Upon Severn, UK. The image has focused on the road's yellow lines but in the background several street lights can be seen.

City's street lights switched back on for safety

In 2023, most of Newport's LED lights were switched off from midnight to 06:00 to save money.

Outside close up shot of Westminster Magistrates Court.

Man charged with being member of Islamic State

Shazad Ali, from Newport has been charged with four terrorism-related offences.

A tree in blossom, torn in half, lying on grass.

'Heartbreak' as vandals destroy Covid memorial trees

A town councillor vows to not let vandals win following the destruction of the memorial trees.

A man wearing a black Nike baseball cap and light grey t shirt, smiling at the camera with grass and rocks behind him

Tributes to dad-of-two who died in motorbike crash

Travis Powell, 29, died in a crash involving his motorbike and a Mini Cooper car last week.

Four armed police officers standing in a group on a street wearing black clothes and helmets.

Man, 83, arrested after gun reported in pharmacy

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Street view of Firbank Avenue in Newport. Cars can be seen parked on the pavements on either side of the road. Back ends of people's gardens can be seen on the left hand side. Lamp posts dot the pavement.

Police appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash

A 29-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Firbank Avenue, Newport, on Thursday.

Four people on e-bikes, filmed from above

Watch: E-bike riders caught using police drone

Police in Newport use a surveillance drone to spot a group of e-bikers on city streets.

Wilfie with his mouth open, smiling - he is wearing facepaint in a mask design and looking straight at the camera

Boy, three, gets 'magic eye' after cancer surgery

Little Wilfie Wham had his eye removed after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.