Beyond Newport: Pontypool, Aberbargoed & Luke Evans

Beyond Newport: Pontypool, Aberbargoed & Luke Evans

Luke Evans: From Welsh Valleys to Hollywood Stardom Luke Evans was born on April 15, 1979, in Pontypool and raised in Aberbargoed. He began his career on the stage, performing in London's West End in productions such as Rent, Miss Saigon, and Piaf. His powerful voice and commanding presence soon led him to break into film. Evans gained international recognition with his role as Apollo in Clash of the Titans (2010), followed by prominent roles in Immortals (2011) and as […]

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Beyond Newport: Tonyrefail & Boyd Clack

Boyd Clack: Bridging Comedy, Culture, and Campaigning Boyd Daniel Clack, born on March 7, 1951, in Vancouver, Canada, is a Welsh actor, writer, and musician. He moved to Tonyrefail, Wales, during his childhood, where he was raised. Clack is best known for his work on the television series "Satellite City" (1996–1999) and "High Hopes" (2002–2008, 2015), both of which he co-wrote and starred in. His film credits include roles in "Twin Town" (1997), "Risen" (2010), and "Eternal Beauty" (2019). Beyond […]

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Teenage sensation tells us how that viral move changed his career

18 year old wrestling sensation Leon Cage caught the eyes of the wrestling world last year with his finishing move “Stomp into the future” receiving Millions of views. He was on this week’s edition of the Are You Ready podcast and explains “So when I did it, it was just an idea that was in my head. And I just thought, I don't know if this works, but there's no harm in trying and I tried, like, telling some people, […]

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Newport Factoids

Newport Factoids: #23 Michael Sheen

Actor, Michael Sheen began his life in the small Newport village of Llanmartin before moving with his family to Port Talbot. He has a long list of awards for his work on stage and screen and has played the role of Prime Minister, Tony Blair three times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_W1fRm0NM0 By Richard "Cookie"Cook

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Newport Factoids #10 The Governess

Anne Hegerty, better known as The Governess on the TV game show The Case used to work as a reporter for the South Wales Argus in Newport

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Newport Factoids: #11 Blaen Y Pant House

Blaen y Pant House in Bettws, Newport was the birthplace of Desmond Llewellyn who played Q in most James Bond films. Blaen y Pant House is now a specialist residential Home run by Newport City Council.

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Newport History: Tom Toya Lewis, Local Hero

Who Was Tom Toya Lewis? Once upon a time, there was a popular pub in Newport owned by Wetherspoons. The Tom Toya Lewis. Many people from Newport would enjoy a drink and a meal here, but not a lot of people know his story. Who was Tom Toya Lewis? Tom was a local hero in Newport. Around this time in Newport, the docks were expanding. Newport had become a busy place for exports and to accommodate the growing demands, work on expansion had to begin. The […]

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Newport Factoid# 5 Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini In 1913, thousands of people flocked to Newport Bridge to see world-famous illusionist, Harry Houdini free himself from handcuffs after throwing himself from the bridge.

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Beyond Newport: Pontypool, Aberbargoed & Luke Evans

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