£8.75million boost for Newport Transporter Bridge
The world’s most complete surviving transporter bridge is set to become a major tourist attraction thanks to an £8.75m National Lottery grant. “This investment, the …
Newport Transporter Bridge ‘comforted’ mother during labour
A MOTHER has spoken of the comfort she gained from seeing the Newport Transporter Bridge while in labour. Ann Lawson-Jones, who used to live in …
An £8m grant is needed to secure Newport’s iconic Transporter Bridge
Councillors will apply for an £8m grant to try and secure the future of Newport’s iconic Transporter Bridge. The city’s council plan to bid for …
The fascinating story of Newport’s Transporter Bridge and how it could become a World Heritage site
The bridge cost £98,000 to build and has never recovered its costs. Rising from the mists of the Usk it was a startling vision of the future. …
Fight for future of iconic bridge
IT IS ONE of the most iconic sights in Gwent, but the future of a much-loved structure could be secured thanks to a £10 million …
Newport Transporter Bridge group seeks UNESCO status
THE campaign group aiming to get the Newport Transporter Bridge as internationally recognised as the Taj Mahal, the Egyptian Pyramid Fields and Statue of Liberty …
Newport Transporter Bridge fun day a ‘great success’ (September 2015)
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed a family fun day at the Newport Transporter Bridge over the weekend. The annual end of season event was organised by …