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Getting To Know Us: Lee J

Lee Jenkins presents his weekly show from his home in Canada, although he is proud to have his roots in Risca, South Wales. Q. Lee, tell us about your role at Newport City Radio. A. My BigShot Sound System joined NCR in 2009. Or was it 2010? Actually it was 2009. After about a year on Peter Ice’s Reggae Dancehall Show, Lamsie offered me my own show. So BigShot went solo. Q. What's your favourite part of being part of […]

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Getting To Know Us: Ian Lamsdale

What do people call you? Lamsie. Lammy or Ian, depending on where you fit into my extensive history What is your history at Newport City Radio? I joined Urban Circle radio in April 2018 and helped it rebrand to Newport City Radio What is your role? Head tea maker, and manager of the direction we go in What’s your favouite part of being on the team? The volunteers. The best humans on the planet What song makes you want to […]

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Getting To Know Us: Richard “Cookie” Cook

Q. How long have you been a member of the Newport City Radio team, Cookie? A. I'm one of the newest members of the crew. I joined in the latter part of 2023 Q. What is your role? A. They tell me I'm the best tea maker! I am the official Mr. T! And I help out wherever I can. I've just joined the new Breakfast Show team. Q. What's your favourite part of being on the team? A. Being […]

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Getting To Know Us: Sam Grant

Q. How long have you been on the team at Newport City Radio, Sam and what do you do? A. Since autumn 2023, after I won the chance to co-present a radio show in a raffle. I had such a lot of fun, that I asked if I could stick around for more! I'm a keen sports fan so I like to get involved in any radio sport projects. I also put together the gig guide for the Pure Local […]

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Some big news!

We're on the move! Newport City Radio is thrilled to announce its relocation to the vibrant heart of the community, Unit 42 at Kingsway Shopping Centre.Newport City Radio was made an irresistible offer from the Kingsway Shopping Centre management team. This new space offers a fresh canvas for our initiatives after receiving extensive repairs. This move marks a significant step forward in our journey to better serve our audiences.Our heartfelt thanks go out to Niall, Niamh, Chris, and Ben for […]

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Getting To Know You: Dangerous Debbie Loosemore

Q. How long have you been with the Newport City Radio team, Deb and what is your role? A. My partner Mark Hawkeye Harris and I joined in 2014. We co-present the Breakfast Show with Lamsie and previously we were on the Hump Day show. We've also presented the monthly Newport City Show, where we got to chat with local people about local topics. Oh yes, and we go out and about with the events team as chief banner erectors!!! […]

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Getting To Know Us: Shane Elliott

Who Is Shane? Q. Shane, you've been a member of the Newport City Radio team for quite a long time. What year did you join? A. 2014 Q. And what is your role at the radio station? A. I present the Pure Dance show and I'm on the events team, as a sound technician along with Ethan and Dani. Q. What tune makes you want to get up and dance? A. Can I pick two? Word Up by Cameo and […]

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Getting To Know Us: Kym Frederick

Who Is Kym? I’m Kym Frederick and I first came to Newport City Radio in the Spring of 2014. I dabble in all sorts of things here but mostly anything to do with live and local music. Q. Have you ever collected anything ? A. I had an impressive old stamp collection when I was a kid. I inherited it from my Grandad but I don't have it now.  Mostly, though I collect happy memories. Q. What is one thing that […]

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Getting To Know Us: Stephen Howell

Who is Stephen? Q. When did you become part of the Newport City Radio crew, Stephen and what is your role? A. I joined in 2012 and I co-present the Indie Show with Luke and Ethan. I also research and present the Look Back in Amber podcast with Luke. Q. Which Super Hero are you? A. Captain America Q. Tell us one thing that Newport is famous for. A.  Nightclubs Q. What's your karaoke song? A. Ocean Colour Scene's The […]

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