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Beyond Newport: Caerphilly Cheese Festival

Say Cheese & Keep on Truckling! The Caerphilly Cheese Festival, also known historically as The Big Cheese Festival, began in 1998 and has been celebrating the town’s namesake cheese—traditionally made to nourish local coal miners—ever since  Set in the dramatic backdrop of Caerphilly Castle, one of Britain’s largest, the weekend-long free event grew to draw up to 80,000 visitors at its peak in 2012 Highlights have included vibrant street food markets, cheese stalls, craft vendors, re‑enactments of medieval life, live […]

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A collage of 5 images each containing a Newport artist. From left to right, Benji Webbe, Murkage, Man Like Vision, Truth and Yung Tay.

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Cardiff Music Conference 2025 (and the Newport artists that took part)

What Happened on the Day The 2025 Cardiff Music Conference (CMC) was a vibrant showcase of youth culture, creativity, and collaboration. Held on Sunday, June 8th, the event began with a high-energy live stream performance by DJ AG directly outside the iconic Cardiff Castle. The set was streamed online, acting as a warm-up and promotional push for the main event and instantly setting a tone of accessibility and buzz around Welsh grassroots music. Following the live stream, the action shifted […]

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History

Beyond Newport: St Fagans National History Museum

From Roundhouses to Prefabs: St Fagans in 50 Buildings St Fagans National Museum of History, located just outside Cardiff, is one of Europe’s leading open-air museums and a cornerstone of Welsh cultural heritage. Set within the grounds of the 16th-century St Fagans Castle, the museum features over 50 historic buildings from across Wales, meticulously reconstructed to showcase the nation's architectural and social history. Visitors can explore a diverse array of structures, including Iron Age roundhouses, a medieval church, a Victorian […]

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Beyond Newport: Castell Coch

Where Fantasy Meets Stone: The Enchanted Legacy of Castell Coch Castell Coch, meaning “Red Castle” in Welsh, is a striking fairytale-style castle nestled in the woodlands above the village of Tongwynlais, just north of Cardiff. Though its romantic turrets and medieval look suggest ancient origins, the current structure was largely rebuilt in the 19th century by architect William Burges for the 3rd Marquess of Bute, one of the wealthiest men in the world at the time. Beneath the Victorian fantasy […]

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Sunday at Devauden Festival

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Devauden Festival 2025 – Sunday: Fresh Sounds, Festival Favourites, and a Fitting Finale

A fitting finale Stephen:Following a hugely successful Saturday packed with great music, the final day of the festival had a lot to live up to—and it didn’t disappoint. Dani:Day 2 for me (I hadn’t gone on Friday) brought more of the same magic, but now I knew what to expect. It was a short 5–10 minute walk between all three fields, and you could take it at your own pace to soak up the atmosphere. The setting made it easy […]

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Photo on the Devauden Festival entrance 2025

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Devauden Festival 2025 – Saturday: Sunshine, Soul and Surprise Magic

Festival Vibes in Full Bloom Set in the rolling hills of Monmouthshire at its new home, Humble by Nature Farm, Saturday at Devauden Festival 2025 brought together families, music lovers, and top local talent for a vibrant, community-driven celebration of live music.With five stages, healing fields, kids’ entertainment, craft stalls, and street food, the event felt like a perfectly balanced mix of chilled-out charm and musical magic — all within walking distance.For Luke, who was attending his first-ever festival:“What a […]

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Beyond Newport: The Welsh Oak Pub

The Risca Pub That Shaped History Nestled on Risca Road in Pontymister, near Risca in South Wales, the Welsh Oak was more than just a local pub—it was a key location in one of Wales’ most defining democratic uprisings. In November 1839, it became the final gathering point for the leaders of the Chartist movement—John Frost, Zephaniah Williams, and William Jones—before their march on Newport. Each led a column of supporters demanding sweeping reforms such as universal male suffrage and […]

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Local History

Beyond Newport: Usk Castle in The Town of Flowers

Perched above the River Usk, Usk Castle is a peaceful Norman ruin surrounded by beautiful gardens and quirky charm. Though partly in ruins, it remains a lively space, hosting events, weddings, and even the odd peacock or two. Just below, the town of Usk proudly holds the title “Town of Flowers,” thanks to its award-winning displays in the Britain in Bloom competition. Every summer, streets and buildings burst into colour with hanging baskets and planters. Together, the castle and town […]

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Beyond Newport: Cwmbran Crows

Cwmbran was one of the first post-war new towns established in the UK. Designated in 1949 under the New Towns Act, it was created to provide employment and housing after World War II, and to ease overcrowding in nearby industrial cities like Newport. The name "Cwmbran" means "Valley of the Crow" in Welsh! The town is also home to Cwmbran Town AFC, nicknamed The Crows, who were one of the founding members of the Welsh Premier League and even played […]

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