RNS Number:8956N
Channel Hotels & Properties Limited
23 July 2003

To: RNS

Under Rule 3 of the Rules I am writing to advise you of an increase in the 
shareholding of Newport Holdings Plc beneficially owned by Channel Hotels & 
Properties Ltd. These shares are in the name of Glenavon Holdings Limited, a 
wholly owned subsidiary company of Channel Hotels and Properties Limited.
 
No. of shares purchased                                  677,778
% of issued class                                          3.21%
Class of Security               Ordinary shares of 25 pence each
Date of transaction                               23rd July 2003
Total holding following 
notification                                           5,581,766
Total % holding following 
notification                                              26.44%

       
From: Channel Hotels and Properties Ltd



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