City centre evening footfall pilot will test later opening hours
A sample story showing how Newport Stories can cover high street changes, local traders and the evening economy.
Independent local reporting
Newport stories, clearly told.
News, planning, transport, community life and local accountability across Newport city and the wider county borough.
Bus stop access review puts everyday journeys under the microscope
A sample transport story for covering buses, junctions, walking routes and practical accessibility issues around Newport.
River Usk volunteers highlight pride in Newport's shared spaces
A sample environment and community piece about riverside spaces, volunteer action and Newport's public realm.
Planning watchlist: three Newport applications worth following
A reusable sample format for tracking planning applications, public comments and committee decisions across Newport.
Sections
Add, remove or rename these in one config file as the publication settles into its beat.
News Reported local stories from Newport city and nearby communities. Planning Applications, developments, licensing, housing and regeneration. Transport Roads, rail, buses, active travel and disruption affecting Newport. Business Local firms, high street changes, jobs and the Newport economy. Community People, neighbourhood groups, charities and civic life. Events What is happening across Newport and the wider county borough. Sport Local clubs, grassroots sport and Newport fixtures. Opinion Clearly labelled columns and analysis about Newport issues. Culture Arts, music, heritage, books, film and creative Newport. Food & Drink Restaurants, pubs, cafes, markets and local food producers. Council Council decisions, scrutiny, public services and local democracy. Education Schools, colleges, training and youth services. Environment Parks, rivers, climate, waste, nature and public spaces.
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Explainer: what a school street could mean for Newport families
A sample explainer format for local education, road safety and active travel stories affecting families in Newport.
Weekend notebook: small venues keep Newport's culture calendar moving
A sample culture roundup for highlighting gigs, exhibitions, theatre, markets and grassroots events around Newport.