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    Newport City Radio – Live Right here, Right Now

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    Episode 33: We have the Breakfast Shakeup, now its the roster shakeup

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    Newport is about to boom. Meet Dimitri - Leader of the council

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    Sugar, spice and holiday delights!

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    Episode 32: Royal Rumble Review

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    Tales From The Teapot: Welsh Stitch Witch...Welsh Stitch Witch...Welsh Stitch Witch...

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    Episode 31: Royal Rumble Predictions & Preview

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    Episode 30: Saturday nights main event preview

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    Combating Shop Theft in Newport

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    Peterstone Community Plans to Ring The Six Bells Again!

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    Why you should vote Yes for the BID!

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    Episode 25: Crown Jewel Review

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    Episode 24: Crown Jewel Preview

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In Conversation With Colin – David Gray

"David Gray: From White Ladder to Dear Life – A Timeless Journey in Song" During the late 1990s and early into the millennium, there was one man who personified the British singer-songwriter: David Gray. The multi-million selling arena artist is an ambitious and self-propelled musician originally from Sale, he had released three overlooked albums by the time White Ladder arrived in 1997 to widespread commercial and critical acclaim. What appeared to be an effortless blend of acoustic instruments and electronic samples put David […]

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Pure Local Extra – Steve Wride and Iona Crahart

Today on The Pure Local Extra show, we were joined by Steve Wride (with friend Keith) and Iona Crahart from the Newport Folk Club Newport Folk Club is a folk collective which meets up every week to perform folk music. Anyone can come to watch or play. Other than the collective, Steve and Keith are a duo known as The Crumble Brothers who perform some well known songs acapella style. Iona is a part of a folk duo with her […]

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Newport’s Got Good News

Daring Dalmations For Charity The Dalmatian Bike Ride 2024 smashed its fundraising goal, raking in an incredible fifty one thousand five hundred and forty three pounds for charity! This year’s ride was extra special, with over £14,000 raised in memory of Nichala June Gallivan, a beloved teacher and mum from Newport who passed away in March. Her family and friends, "Team Nic," went all out—festive jumpers, bucket collections, and sheer determination—to raise twenty five thousand five hundred and six pounds […]

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Beyond Newport: Blackwood’s Chartist Bridge

Newport City Radio is proud to broadcast to many towns surrounding Newport. Beyond Newport is a series of interesting facts about some of theose The Chartist Bridge, Blackwood The Chartist Bridge, opened in 2005, spans the Sirhowy Valley in Blackwood, Gwent, and is named in honor of the Chartist movement. The movement, active in the early 19th century, campaigned for political and social reforms, notably universal male suffrage. Blackwood played a key role in this movement, which culminated in the […]

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Lindsey Freckleton on Pure Local Extra

On the first Pure Local Extra show of 2025 Kym was joined by Lindsey Freckleton for a chat Other than our guest, this show was dedicated to covers. If you've been listening to the show over the past few weeks, you may recall mentions of a Covers Club. In short, the idea was that many local artists would all pick one of each other's songs to cover in their own style. For this show, we played those covers and the […]

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In Conversation With Colin: The Devlins

"All the Days: The Devlins’ Return with Timeless Grooves and Haunting Harmony" “When you have four people in a room together and they’re playing, there are a million things happening in space and time that we don’t really understand”, declares Colin Devlin describing the recording of The Devlins latest album, All The Days. Colin and Peter Devlin earned themselves a four-star review in Rolling Stone magazine thirty one years ago with their debut album Drift. The Irish brother’s music leans […]

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Beyond Newport: Caldicot’s Eddie Large

The Comedic Legacy of Little & Large Eddie Large, born Edward McGinnis in 1941 in Caldicot, Wales, was a beloved British comedian and half of the comedy duo Little and Large. He gained fame in the 1970s and 1980s, performing alongside Syd Little on television shows like The Little and Large Show. Known for his slapstick humor, quick wit, and larger-than-life personality, Eddie became a household name. The duo's comedic partnership made them a staple of British variety entertainment. Eddie […]

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Colin’s Six Of The Best. 2024 Albums

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2024 – SOME OF THE BEST ALBUM RELEASES  ERIC BIBB: In The Real WorldFollowing last year’s Grammy nominated album Ridin’, this brand new release from blues legend Eric Bibb reflects his thoughts on current world events and his own personal life experiences, whilst remaining interesting, poignant and meaningful.Eric Bibb brings a unique musical heritage to his music. The son of Leon Bibb, a folk and blues singer who was notably part of the Greenwich Village folk scene in the […]

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Newport Factoid # 26: Newport Wetlands

Newport Wetlands: A Hidden Gem of Nature and Wildlife The Newport Wetlands is a stunning nature reserve located on the Gwent Levels near Newport, South Wales. Established in 2000 as compensation for the loss of habitat caused by the Cardiff Bay Barrage, it has become a haven for wildlife and a favorite spot for nature enthusiasts. The reserve covers over 1,000 acres and is home to diverse bird species, including lapwings, little egrets, and the iconic avocet. It features scenic […]

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