Newport Web Guide
Here's our pick of some of the most useful and entertaining websites from or about the city. If you know a website worth including, get in touch.
Newport City Council
http://www.newport.gov.uk
A guide to local authority services with a wealth of information for residents and visitors alike.
www.newportcitycentre.co.uk - events and attractions
www.newporttransport.co.uk - bus services
www.youngnewport.co.uk - youth news, advice etc
www.newportunlimited.co.uk - regeneration scheme
citypartners.newport.ac.uk - ideas to improve Newport
This is Gwent
http://www.thisisgwent.co.uk
In depth coverage from the South Wales Argus evening paper. Local groups and societies can create webpages in the Communigate section.
Newport Gwent Dragons
http://www.newportgwentdragons.com
Rodney Parade is the home of regional rugby - check the squad and fixture list for some Celtic League and Heineken Cup showdowns.Newport RFC - www.blackandambers.co.uk
The club continues in the Welsh Premier DivisionNewport Rugby Trust - www.newportrugbytrust.co.uk
Supporters helping promote and secure the game in Newport
Newport County AFC
http://www.newport-county.co.uk
News, profiles, photos and more from the Conference South.More Newport County coverage
Friends of Newport Transporter Bridge
http://www.fontb.org.uk
Find out more about Newport's most distinctive landmark. This website includes facts, figures and photos.
Newpart
http://www.newpart.co.uk
Event listings and a guide to arts activities of all kinds courtesy of the Newport Arts Forum. The organisation is open to anyone interested.
University of Wales, Newport
http://www.newport.ac.uk
Take a look at the courses on offer, including the acclaimed International Film School. As well as degrees, the college offers a range of evening classes.
www.newportunion.com - students union
The Legendary TJ's
http://www.tjsnewport.com
The city's famed rock venue where Kurt reportedly proposed to Courtney. It's also the place where you're most likely to see next year's guitar heroes before they become famous.
Newport Past
http://www.newportpast.com
A fascinating collection of old postcards, stories, family history records and more. See also www.geocities.com/newport_wales/
Newport Scouts
http://www.newportscouts.org
News of events and activities involving the city's seventeen Scout groups. The site includes a webcam and a photogallery.
Amnesty International Newport
http://www.amnestynewport.org.uk
Talks, campaigns and other events in support of human rights across the world.
Meze Lounge
http://www.mezelounge.com
One of Newport's busiest venues, offering a range of live music, DJs, and special events featuring local bands and visiting stars.
The Company
http://www.thecompanyonline.co.uk
A musical theatre group, aiming to produce shows of professional quality. See the site for rehearsal details.
Victoria Place
http://www.the-victorian-place.com
A guide to the well preserved houses which have featured in TV series such as The House of Elliot and Carrie's War.
CTiN - Churches Together in Newport
http://www.newportchurches.com
A portal linking to websites of a broad range of Christian churches and related societies in the area.
About My Area
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Gwent/Newport/
Community news and information, currently covering NP18 and NP19 postcodes.
www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/NP18
www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/NP19
Beechwood Bowling Club
http://www.beechwoodbowlingclub.co.uk
One of the oldest bowling clubs in Wales which celebrated its centenary in 2004.
Lliswerry
http://www.lliswerry.fsworld.co.uk
Len Jones shares his memories of growing up in Newport in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, when much of the farmland around his home was replaced by the Aberthaw and Ringland estates.
Newport Harriers
http://www.nhac.org.uk
An athletics club with 350 members based at Newport Stadium, Spytty. Find out more about the club's past and present activities, results, league standings and more.
Independent Ballet Wales
http://www.welshballet.co.uk
See some stunning images from productions by this Newport-based organisation.
Gwent Photographic and Digital Imaging Society
http://www.gwentphotographic.co.uk
Photo galleries and news about the club's activities.
Quiet Woman's Row
http://quietwomansrow.moonfruit.com
Stories and photos from Pill, named after the area's most notorious street. Most of the material was previously on display at the now closed Pill Heritage Centre, and the website is intended to continue its work.
Rogerstone Directory
http://www.rogerstonedirectory.com
Local news, information and talking points.
Bettws
http://www.bettws.org.uk
A community website with links to local organisations, businesses, services and more.
www.betyoucan.org.uk - Bettws Youth Forum
Diverse Records
http://www.diverserecords.com
One of Newport's leading independent record stores. As well as CDs, they're one of the UK's few remaining retailers of vinyl records - see www.diversevinyl.com.
Caerleon Arts Festival
http://www.caerleon-arts.org
A guide to the annual event which takes place over a fortnight at the end of June and beginning of July.
St Julians and Beechwood
http://www.geocities.com/stjuliansandbeechwood/
News, events and community activities.
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