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The Adventures of Marcus and Nelson. The School Party

A Glass Eye is For Life: Not Just for Parties It was party day at school, and Marcus Harris was buzzing with excitement. His curly red hair bounced as he skipped into class, balancing a tray of sausage rolls. His sparkly green eye twinkled with joy — and the other eye? Well, Nelson Haddoc Popeye Harris the XXIV was up to something, as usual. “Stay put,” Marcus whispered, adjusting the cheeky glass eye in place. “This is not a day […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Kenny Wayne Shepherd

From Memphis to Cardiff: Kenny Wayne Shepherd on "Young Fashioned Ways" Soon to visit the UK for live dates, including Cardiff’s Tramshed on July 19th, five time Grammy nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd has united with blues legend Bobby Rush and released a very special collection of songs titled ‘Young Fashioned Ways’. As the two musicians prepare to embark on a UK tour Newport City Radio’s Colin Palmer caught up with Kenny Wayne to discuss the new album and the collaboration […]

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Islands in the Sun: Malta & Gozo

Warm, Crystal Waters, Ancient Temples, Colourful Harbours, and Timeless Charm” My favourite place to visit in the whole wide world is a little spot called Xlendi Bay, on the tiny Maltese island of Gozo. Gozo is part of the Republic of Malta, as is the even smaller island of Comino. All three are huddled together in the Mediterranean, and Gozo is easily reachable by regular ferry crossings from Malta — or, if you’re feeling fancy, by helicopter charter. Malta has […]

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Antony, Amber and Ava in NCR.

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Antony Partridge and I AM AVA on the Pure Local Extra show

Today, we were joined by Antony Partridge of New Arcadia and I AM AVA, also known as just simply Ava Both musicians are on a very different scale in terms of experience. Ava is younger and newer on the music scene. While Antony is more experienced and has been on the music scene for a while. Despite the differences, both have new music out and many upcoming performances to talk about.Antony is part of Jump The Underground. They have been […]

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Newport’s Got Good News

Newport’s Big Glow-Up: A 15-Year City Centre Makeover Newport is ready to strut into the future with an ambitious 15-year plan to transform its city centre into a buzzing, beautiful place to live, work, and visit. Unveiled by the council, this bold vision is all about making the city feel more welcoming, vibrant, and uniquely Newport. First up: quick wins! Expect a lively food-focused outdoor market near the Steel Wave, a family-friendly playground in John Frost Square, and festoon lighting […]

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