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City Council set to launch pop-up recycling centers starting this weekend.

Pop up Recycling Centre to start on Saturday On Saturday 25th October Newport City Council are set to hold the first in a series of pop-up recycling centre events in Maindee. The aim of the pop-ups is to take the Council’s recycling services into local communities, helping the people of Newport responsibly dispose of their household waste by bringing recycling opportunities closer to them. The first of these pop-up centres is at Maindee car park on Chepstow Road, this Saturday, […]

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The Rogues at Y Plas

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Gig Goin – From Newport Grit to Cardiff Glory: The Rogues Impress a Manic at Y Plas

The Rogues, The Malakites, Redwood City. Y Plas, Cardiff University Friday 17th October 2025. It was a big night for Welsh indie. The Rogues hit Cardiff for their biggest headline show yet, packing out Y Plas with the kind of buzz you can feel before the first chord rings out. Support came from two rising forces — The Malakites and Redwood City — both sharpening the edges of a new wave of Welsh guitar music. And in the crowd, watching […]

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Sunshine on Leith at Blackwood Little Theatre

A Ray of Musical Sunshine: Sunshine on Leith Shines Bright at Blackwood Little Theatre A little history of BLTBlackwood Little Theatre is housed in a former Methodist chapel and has been in use as a community-theatre venue since around 1956. The company (affectionately known locally as “BLT”) was founded in 1929, and over the decades has established itself as a friendly, welcoming performing-arts venue in South Wales. Their mission emphasises “making performance art accessible” and they stage a wide variety of […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Kara Grainger

Kara Grainger: Chasing Soul, Finding Memphis Quietly and without any fanfare, Kara Grainger has created her fifth full length solo album. Teaming up with renowned Memphis producer Lawrence ‘Boo’ Mitchell and recording the album at the iconic Royal Studios, they were joined by the Hi Rhythm Section, as well as two members of her own touring band, Marcus Finnie and David Guy on three tracks.Kara is a refreshingly honest person who believes strongly in her craft and it’s her ability to […]

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When do the Christmas lights go on in Newport?

Countdown to Christmas in Newport: A Magical Family Day Out Newport's Countdown to Christmas Returns with a Bang on Saturday, November 15th!Newport is getting ready to shine brighter than ever this festive season with the much-anticipated return of "Countdown to Christmas" — a free family event set to light up the city centre on Saturday, November 15, from 2pm to 5.30pm.Expect a spectacular afternoon filled with live music, funfair rides, celebrity guests, costume characters, and a magical fireworks finale, all […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Chuck Prophet

The Rock Vault Presents: Chuck Prophet — Waking the Dead in Cardiff Chuck Prophet is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has created a handful of impressive solo albums when he isn't busy collaborating with some of the most respected figures in roots rock. A songwriter with a naturalistic sense of storytelling that brings together the impact of rock with the flavours of country, blues, and folk. Prophet has been releasing impressive solo albums since 1990, when he brought out […]

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Kids Kicks Cymru tells us how partnerships have allowed her to “build foundations”

What does it all take to be a small business owner? Holly from Kids Kicks UK recently joined us on The Newport City Show and she revealed just how important having partnerships with local sports teams and organisations have been to her as she’s looked to go from strength to strength. “I've loved it. I think more recently now that I'm starting to really build foundations, so I've got a partnership with Newport City. Shout out to Newport City. They […]

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Dani and Pamela wit Chris and Ellie Chopping

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Comedy, Community and Kindness: A Fabulous Night at The Corn Exchange

Comedy Lock in night at the Corn Exchange Well, what a night that was! Dani and I braved the torrential rain on Friday for a very special evening — a Comedy Lock-In at the Stowaway Bar, tucked inside The Corn Exchange. It turned out to be one of those nights that warms your heart, tickles your ribs, and reminds you just how brilliant Newport can be when we all come together. Tonight was a fabulous relaunch for The Newport Escape […]

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Conversations with Colin – September

Colin catches up with some big names this month! The month of September was a yet another busy month for our very own Colin Palmer who has been catching up with some big names in the world of Rock and Roll which you can hear on air every Tuesday evening on The Rock Vault. Bison Hip Frontman Paul Sloway spoke with Colin Palmer about the band’s origins and music. Formed during Covid lockdown, Bison Hip grew from decades-long friendships between […]

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