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Pride is Coming to the Port Newport is set to host UK Pride in 2026, and it’s going to be amazing! Pride in the Port will bring the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebration to the city, with a vibrant parade, live performances, and all the inclusivity that Pride is known for. The UK Pride Organisers Website pick an organisation every year that they feel has shown true dedication and commitment to the Pride movement in the UK, which is why its […]

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Headliners for Newport Music Trail

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Newport Music Trail: Headline Acts Announced for City’s First Free Music Festival

Newport is about to make musical history with the first-ever Newport Music Trail, and the headline acts have just been revealed! A Welsh-language indie rock sensation, a six-piece band with links to Welsh music royalty, and a homegrown rapper fresh off a major award win are all set to take centre stage.Adwaith, CVC, and Lemfreck have been confirmed as the headline acts for this groundbreaking event, happening on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th March. Music lovers will be able to […]

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Steve, Iona and Keith in NCR

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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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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 […]

today29 January 2025 21

Kym and Lindsey in NCR

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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 […]

today4 January 2025 21

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Newport’s Got Good News

Calling All Art Lovers... Here’s some heartwarming news to brighten your day. In Newport, a group of talented young pupils from Undy Primary School and Pill Primary School are proving that creativity knows no bounds. They’ve teamed up with local charity Raven House Trust to bring an explosion of color, imagination, and positive vibes to the organization’s space. And the secret ingredient? A little guidance from a professional artist! These budding Picassos have worked hand-in-hand with Rhiannon Art, learning new […]

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The Fierce Fight Against the Flood When heavy rains threatened to flood a home in Ynysddu, Newport, local residents became real-life heroes. As water levels rose dangerously, these community members jumped into action, grabbing brooms and buckets to get the water down a drain. Their efforts went beyond just protecting property—they gave neighbors hope and comfort during a challenging time. Thereasa Jones, whose house it was, said ‘"I'm always so worried when it rains that we'll get flooded, as we […]

today27 November 2024 17

Kori, Kym and Cole sat in Newport City Radio HQ.

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Forsaken Duo on the Pure Local Extra show

Kym was joined by Kori and Cole of Forsaken Duo for a chat about themselves Today on the Pure Local Extra show, Kym was joined by Kori and Cole the musical group ‘Forsaken Duo’. The duo is a dark country acoustic band duo known for their hauntingly atmospheric sound and raw, emotional storytelling. The duo features deep, gravelly vocals paired with acoustic guitars, creating a stripped-down yet powerful musical experience.The first time they’ve come down to the studio, they gave […]

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Which Famous Five come to Newport? A brand new season of ‘The Famous Five’, a remake of our favourite childhood books is coming to our TV screens, and guess what? It was filmed in Newport. The filming was taking place at the Raglan Barracks in Allt Yr Yn on the 18th October, all ready for the season to hit our screens in 2025. Showing on CBBC, the series features Diaana Babnicova, Jack GLeeson and most importantly- Timmy the dog. Based […]

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