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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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Calling All Music Lovers... Newport’s turning up the volume! On March 28-29, 2025, the city will host its first-ever Newport Music Trail, a free festival-style event showcasing live music across multiple venues. Think gig-hopping, discovering fresh talent, and celebrating our city’s buzzing music scene! A highlight? Le Pub, a beloved grassroots venue recently saved by Music Venue Properties, ensuring its future as a cultural hotspot. Also... we’ve got a surprise- keep listening to newport city radio this week to find […]

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Cardiff Keeps it Wholesome With Community Choir Down in Cardiff, a special choir is hitting all the right notes—both musically and emotionally. The Forget-me-not Chorus (FMNC) is a lifeline for those living with dementia and their loved ones, offering a weekly escape filled with music, laughter, and connection. Meeting every Thursday at Elfed Avenue United Church, the choir creates a space where memories resurface, and isolation fades. “Music is the last part of the brain to go,” says leader Nicki […]

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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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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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