Newport one of cities most ready for zombie apocalypse
Recent research by LSS revealed the city had 165 searches per 10,000 people for survival kits and related items from May 2024 to April 2025.
This placed Newport third in Wales, behind Bangor and Wrexham.
In terms of the sheer number of searches, Newport averaged 2,640 monthly, placing it fourth.
Across the UK, searches for survival gear have surged by 236 per cent in the past year.
This increase comes amid the release of the film 28 Years Later and the continued popularity of apocalypse-themed shows like The Last of Us and The Walking Dead.
Despite the rising interest in survival gear, a Freedom of Information request by LSS revealed no UK council has plans for a zombie apocalypse.
The findings were described as 'tongue-in-cheek', but LSS noted that they reflect a 'healthy mentality' towards staying safe in emergencies.
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