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Drew, Amber and Alli sat in NCR

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Drew Iain and Alli Gemini on the Pure Local Extra show

Today we were joined by local artists Drew and Alli for a chat about their music Firstly, we listened to some music by Drew and Alli and then we got to know about the story behind the song and what the song may be about. The first being “Never Too Old” by Alli. She wanted to tackle the topic of ageism in the music industry. She has found that in the mainstream industry, they don't care for your music if you […]

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Dan, Amber and Jack in Cineworld

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The Reality War has landed: Our review!

The highly anticipated Doctor Who Season 2 finale, "The Reality War," has landed, and it's safe to say it left us all with a whirlwind of emotions, plenty of questions, and some truly jaw-dropping moments. After watching it in the cinema, our team has gathered their thoughts on this epic conclusion to Ncuti Gatwa's era. Read on for our full breakdown! Daniel's ThoughtsSigh, Where to begin? The series overall had a great opening, gripping and entertaining us with a string […]

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Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor

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It’s Time to Make a Wish: Wish World, our thoughts

"Wish World" was a wild ride, packed with twists, familiar faces, and tantalizing hints for the upcoming finale. Here's what our team thought: Daniel's thoughts, written in the style of a story, as it is on theme:Once upon a time there was a community radio station in South Wales, called Newport City Radio. Founded by two lifelong friends. One warm summer day in 2014 they gained a new volunteer. A volunteer that would bring a series of reviews of all […]

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Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor

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The Interstellar Song Contest Has Landed – Our Thoughts!

Well, buckle up, Whovians! This week's episode, "The Interstellar Song Contest," was an absolute rollercoaster of revelations, catchy tunes, and some seriously intense moments. Here's what our team had to say about this cosmic Eurovision extravaganza: Jack's Thoughts Well, what can I say about this episode? Though it started off a tad slow in my opinion, the last 15 to 20 minutes absolutely exploded with brilliance! The visuals were once again stunning, showcasing the vastness and wonder of space in truly […]

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Mark, Amber and Callum in NCR

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Callum Richards and Mark Evans on the Pure Local Extra show

Today our guests were Callum Richards & Mark Evans (Sonic Coins + Icons) for a chat about themselves, their music and any other endeavours To start the show, we talked about what's new for both Callum and Mark. Callum has recently started a business, a live music entertainment agency called Smooth Booking Promotions. It's a way for people who need live music to get live music for whatever reason, think weddings, birthdays, pubs etc). As for Mark, he’s trying to […]

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Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor

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Here Are Our Thoughts on Episode 5: The Story and the Engine

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 of the show's rich history.Once again, we're seeing more and […]

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Michael, Amber and Frankie in Newport City Radio

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Frankie Wesson and Michael Munnik on the Pure Local Extra show

Today we were joined by Frankie, an old friend of Newport City Radio and Michael, someone new to the station We started the show with ‘Anchors Away’ by Michael and gave a little story behind the song. He had been moving around as he is originally from Canada but came to England before moving to Cardiff. During this time, he wasn't writing anything. It was hard to build a community especially as no one was interested in songs they did […]

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Belinda and The Doctor sat in a cinema

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Halfway There, Halfway Hooked! Doctor Who Season 2 – Our Mid-Season Verdict!

We've journeyed through four thrilling weeks of Doctor Who Season 2, and the TARDIS has certainly taken us on a wild ride! From musical maestros to light-devouring entities and the perils of online fandom, this season has delivered a captivating mix of scares, laughs, and intriguing mysteries. As we hit the midpoint, the team here at the blog have gathered our thoughts on what's unfolded so far: Daniel's Mid-Season MusingsOver the past four weeks, we’ve witnessed the Doctor, the ever-graceful […]

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Stephen, Josh and Dani in Newport City Radio

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Josh Hicks on the Pure Local Extra show

Josh Hicks was our guest today and he talked about himself and his music This isn't Josh's first time on the show, he came in a few months ago. This time, he had more to talk about and a new single to promote, but we'll get into that later.Firstly, Josh talked about his journey into music. It started with GCSE and A Level music. He didn't do particularly well in it but he decided to power through since he loved […]

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