THERE were five key arguments in Newport's case to become the Queen's Golden Jubilee city in Wales.
The arguments were that: Newport is a real city - it is the largest town in Wales without city status. It has both a cathedral and a university within its boundaries.
Newport is a royal and historic city - Caerleon was one of the three original cities of Roman Britain and was the historic seat of the King of Gwent. It was the stage for the Chartist uprising to play out.
Newport is a city of the future - it is the economic hub of the Welsh Valleys and one of the fastest growing areas in the UK.
Newport is a sporting city - it is the Welsh capital of golf and will host the 2009 Ryder Cup. It is the future home of the National Cycling Centre, and has well-loved speedway and football teams, as well as Wales' leading rugby club.
City status will mean a lot to Newport - it will recognise Newport's historic past and our aspirations for the future, and help underline its strategic economic and cultural importance.
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