So, you're thinking of moving to Newport.

Here's five reasons why you should...

1. Its location - It is set on the M4 and the main east/west trainline giving easy access to Cardiff, Bristol and beyond. Within minutes you can also be out in the fantastic South Wales countryside.

2. Friars Walk - this great new shopping and leisure destination has transformed the city centre with lots of restaurants, a cinema, a selection of shops to suit most people and a bowling alley.

3. Independents - if 'high street' stores and restaurants aren't your thing, we've got a great selection of independents for you to try. From the fabulous Mojo The FoodBar for great food and cocktails, to Tiny Rebel for craft beer and pizza. There's a whole host of independent coffee shops in and around the city centre and gastro pubs including The Ridgeway Bar and Kitchen.

4. History - We are home of the Chartists, we have a working Transporter Bridge and our stately home, Tredegar House, features on the credits of BBC's Antiques Roadshow - and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

5. Sport - If you're into football there's Newport County and if rugby is your game there's The Dragons and Newport RFC. But there is much more here for sporty types - from a velodrome to a couple of swimming pools, an athletics stadium, tennis facilities and much, much more...