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Beyond Newport: Notes about Newbridge

The Memo Newbridge Memorial Hall and Institute (The 'Memo'): Established in 1908, this historic building served as a hub for miners, offering a library, reading rooms, and recreational facilities. In 1924, a memorial hall was added to honor local men who lost their lives in the World Wars. The Memo also housed an art deco cinema and theatre, becoming a focal point for community events and performances.   Newbridge & Boxing Joe Calzaghe: Renowned as one of the greatest British […]

today9 March 2025 8

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Beyond Newport: Cwmbran Takes The Biscuit

The Sweetest Business in Cwmbran. The longest established employer in Cwmbran is biscuit maker Burton's Foods, who employ 1000 people to make its Jammie Dodgers and Wagon Wheels biscuits. Burton's Biscuit Factory in Cwmbran opened in 1948.  The factory played a key role in Cwmbran's industrial development, providing jobs for thousands of local residents over the decades. The factory produces approximately 400 million Wagon Wheels every year! In 2015, five men stole a container from the site with £20,000 worth […]

today28 February 2025 16

Local History

Beyond Newport: Lynn The Leap

Who is Lynn The Leap? Lynn Davies, nicknamed "Lynn the Leap," is a Welsh former athlete who won the gold medal in the men's long jump at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.  His victory made him the first and so far only athlete from the United Kingdom to win Olympic gold in the long jump. He jumped 8.07 meters (26 feet, 6 inches), defeating American favorite Ralph Boston and Soviet jumper Igor Ter-Ovanesyan. Born in Nantymoel, Wales, in 1942, Davies was […]

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Beyond Newport: Magor Marsh

What's So Great About Magor? Magor is a village in Monmouthshire. It has a fascinating history and unique characteristics. One of its most interesting features is the Magor Marsh,  a rare and protected wetland that is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters and water voles. It is one of the last remaining areas of natural fenland in Wales. Magor also has deep historical roots, with its name derived from the Welsh "Magwyr," meaning a "wall" or "ruin," hinting […]

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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 […]

today3 January 2025 12

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