The Friday Funny from Cookie’s Comedy Corner
Did you hear about the detective who dropped his phone? He cracked the case!
Did you hear about the detective who dropped his phone? He cracked the case!
Big Splash 2025: Newport's Streets Turn Into A Stage Calling all performers, crafters, dancers, and drummers — Newport's flagship arts festival, Big Splash, is back this July 19–20! It’s the biggest free outdoor arts festival in Wales and a highlight of the city’s summer. Organised by The Riverfront Theatre, this year’s event promises bold, brilliant performances right in the heart of town. Local talent is being actively encouraged to apply […]
Dolman Theatre, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HY Wednesday 14th May 19:15 - Saturday 17th May 14:00 About Bette and Joan Bette and Joan was inspired by the real-life feud between Crawford and Davis, and explores issues of sexism, ageism, and misogyny in Hollywood. Performed by Newport Playgoers Society Website https://www.dolmantheatre.co.uk Book event
Online event Thursday 15th May 9:00 - Thursday 12th June 9:00 About Newport City Council Grant Scheme For Local Community Initiatives Applications Window Newport City Council is launching a grant scheme for local community initiatives, funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Grants will be administered via Whatimpact.com, where registered charities, social enterprises, community groups, schools, and other local initiatives can apply. Detailed grant criteria will also be […]
My Journey Through Time and Space My Doctor who Story My Doctor story from Behind the Sofa to Beyond Stars The Genesis of a Whovian: Hooked from the First Jump It all started that one Saturday evening I sat down with my Dad as a young to watch an episode of a sci-fi show call Doctor Who where it felt like I was thrown into this story from the jump with […]
Dave Stewart's Celebrated Career With a career spanning four decades and over 100,000,000 (yes, you read that correct, one hundred million) album sales worldwide, award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer, innovator and Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart is among the most respected and accomplished talents in music history. Colin Palmer sat down for a chat with the musical legend and talked about his new album Dave Does Dylan. Dave Stewart’s wide-ranging work […]
WWE Backlash 2025: Full Match Recap & Review Just three short weeks after WrestleMania 41, WWE returned with another main roster Premium Live Event: Backlash, live from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Despite the quick turnaround, WWE managed to deliver a stacked card, headlined by hometown hero Randy Orton facing longtime rival John Cena in a bout promoted as "One Last Time." With compelling storylines, surprise debuts, and […]
How a hidden gem of a song shaped Michael Munnik’s creative path—from Canada to Cymru Michael Munnik’s Collaboration with Leonard Cohen In an alternate timeline, Michael Munnik might never have become a journalist or university lecturer. Instead, a single song—his musical setting of Leonard Cohen’s On Hearing a Name Long Unspoken—could have changed everything. Munnik’s connection to Cohen began in childhood and deepened in his teens. He received a poetry […]
The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Monday 12th May 13:00 - Tuesday 13th May 19:00 About Black Bag (15) Evening tickets - £5.50, concessions - £5, Matinee tickets - £4.50, concessions - £4 Running time – 93 minutes Director – Steven Soderbergh When his beloved wife, Kathryn, is suspected of betraying the nation, intelligence agent George Woodhouse faces the ultimate test -- loyalty to his marriage or his country. Thriller […]
This week's Doctor Who took us on a fascinating journey into the power of narrative itself, with "The Story and the Engine" offering a unique and thought-provoking adventure. Here's what our team thought: Jack's ThoughtsI believe this was another brilliant episode! I've always been a huge fan of episodes that weave in glimpses of the Doctor's previous incarnations; it always brings a smile to my face and a real sense […]
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