Work to build the new and much-anticipated visitor centre at Newport’s famous Transporter Bridge is nearing completion.

City council leader Jane Mudd said: "The transporter bridge is an icon of Newport, and a significant part of the story of Wales' industrial past, one that we need to preserve for future ...

Newport City Council wants to restore the Grade I-listed bridge, which was built in 1906 and is one of only two working transporter bridges in the UK. The HLF has awarded the authority £1m so ...

Often overshadowed by its imposing neighbour the Transporter Bridge, the Newport crossing's use began to decline as river traffic on the Tees began to dwindle. It was last lifted for ships in 1990 ...