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Luke sat on sofa with Jon

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“Raising the Roof”: St. Stephen’s Church in Pill Launches Campaign to Secure Its Future

Raising Money for future generations A community at the heart of Pillgwenlly, Newport, is rallying to protect one of its most important local spaces. St. Stephen’s Church, a historic Victorian building that has served generations, has launched a major fundraising campaign called “Raising the Roof” — aiming to secure £30,000 to replace its ageing roof and safeguard the many community services it provides. “We’re not just a church — we’re a hub for the whole community,” said Jon, a long-standing […]

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Eurekas performing to an audience - Credit: Keith Bolton

Local Music

Gig Goin’ – Eurekas at The Phyllis Maud

Pillgwenlly came alive with Rock' N' Roll The Phyllis Maud has quickly become one of Newport’s most distinctive cultural spaces.Once a disused public building, now a performance venue, it has spent the summer hosting a series of collaborations with Dirty Carrot Records and Goldtops Studios. On this occasion, the focus was firmly on Folk, Americana, Blues and Indie Rock – three acts that together showcased the breadth of South Wales’ independent scene.Joe Kelly opened the evening in typically unguarded fashion, describing […]

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Liz and Stan at the end of course concert at The Riverfront

Arts

NYBBW Concert at Riverfront Theatre Newport, 23rd August 2025

End of the line Saturday afternoon saw both myself and Stan curl up in the Riverfront Theatre for the end of course concert performed by the NYBBW. The audience was primarily made up of family & friends of the players. After this concert the course was officially over for another year and everyone was heading home. The band is a double sized band with 50 players who are all under 22. Each player auditions for a place annually. The band […]

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Newport’s Got Good News

Which?! Celebrity Was in Newport?? Hold onto your sonic screwdrivers—Newport just got a sprinkle of star power! Christopher Eccleston, your one-time Ninth Doctor, was spotted this week filming in and around Upper Dock Street and John Frost Square. As he told locals, “It’s lovely being in Newport,” and who can blame him? Eccleston is part of a small, passionate crew shooting 'About a Bell', an indie film from Hello Deer. The story follows a Syrian refugee and a young librarian […]

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Newport’s Got Good News

Newport’s Big Glow-Up: A 15-Year City Centre Makeover Newport is ready to strut into the future with an ambitious 15-year plan to transform its city centre into a buzzing, beautiful place to live, work, and visit. Unveiled by the council, this bold vision is all about making the city feel more welcoming, vibrant, and uniquely Newport. First up: quick wins! Expect a lively food-focused outdoor market near the Steel Wave, a family-friendly playground in John Frost Square, and festoon lighting […]

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Newport’s Got Good News

Newport’s National Children’s Day: A Cathedral Full of Joy! Newport Cathedral was buzzing with music, laughter, and creativity as the city celebrated National Children’s Day 2025 in style. The event, hosted by Newport City Council, put the spotlight on local kids and young people – and wow, did they shine! From tiny tots in Flying Start settings singing classics like Wind the Bobbin Up, to powerful poetry and raps from local schools and youth clubs, the day was packed with […]

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Newport’s Got Good News

Big Splash 2025: Newport's Streets Turn Into A Stage Calling all performers, crafters, dancers, and drummers — Newport's flagship arts festival, Big Splash, is back this July 19–20! It’s the biggest free outdoor arts festival in Wales and a highlight of the city’s summer. Organised by The Riverfront Theatre, this year’s event promises bold, brilliant performances right in the heart of town. Local talent is being actively encouraged to apply — whether you’ve got a band, a ballet, or a […]

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Newport’s Got Good Newss

Newport Knitting It Up Move over chocolate eggs—Newport’s telling the Easter story with yarn this year! The Salvation Army café and charity shop on Hill Street is currently home to a truly heartwarming display: a fully knitted retelling of the Easter story, complete with over 100 handcrafted figures spread across nine powerful scenes, from the Last Supper to Jesus carrying the cross. This woolly wonder took eight weeks and seven local groups to bring to life, including the Knitwits, St […]

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Newport’s Got Good News

Died for 8 Minutes and Now He's Doing What?? Imagine feeling under the weather, heading to bed, and then—bam—you’re clinically dead for 8 minutes. That’s exactly what happened to 53-year-old Grant Williams from Newport. One minute, Grant  was cruising through mile 11 of a training run, the next—bam—he was waking up in an ambulance to paramedics telling him, "You were dead for just over eight minutes." Yes, you heard that right. Eight. Whole. Minutes. The fitness instructor from Newport suffered […]

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