THE Argus is proud to announce that it has been chosen for the coveted Fleet Street square on the Newport Monopoly board ahead of the games release next month.

Game makers have declared the decision a “no-brainer”, with Dan Taylor, from makers Winning Moves UK, saying he was “delighted”.

“We are delighted to announce that the Argus will be taking over the Fleet Street site that is the traditional and now spiritual home of the UK newspaper industry,” he said.

All 22 Newport landmarks will be announced next month at a VIP red carpet launch at Celtic Manor after thousands of Newportonians voted for their favourites.

Age Cymru Gwent and The Ieuan the Lion Memorial Fund, the charity of Newport teen Ieuan Yendle, who died aged 13 after a brave fight with an undiagnosed illness, were chosen.

At the launch, a gigantic replica of the unique official board will be unveiled, at exactly the same time as the Monopoly: Newport Edition board goes on shop shelves.

The replica will be unfurled “in spectacular style”, added Mr Taylor, Monopoly development director at Winning Moves UK.

“As well as the 22 Newport locations taking up residence on the famous London Monopoly streets, many of the Chance and Community Chest playing cards are being customised too,” he said.

“One inflicts a fine for pitching a tent in a Newport beauty spot.”

MP for Newport West Paul Flynn has already spoken of his delight about the imminent edition of the game and is a fan of having the Transporter Bridge in a prominent position because it would “make anyone’s pulse throb faster”. Other mooted ideas that might appear on the Newport game include going to jail if you land in Cardiff.

The new Monopoly Newport Edition will be available from all leading stores from next month, including Waitrose, Waterstones, WH Smith and The Works, as well as online at amazon.co.ukNewport children under 16 can enter a competition to open the first board, signed by the makers, at Winning Moves UK at the official launch. To enter, they should answer the question ‘why I should be a Monopoly VIP’ by September 30, and send it toVIP@6starpr.co.uk.