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Did you know Newport is just less than half an hours drive from one of Britain's best kept secrets? Well now you do. Tucked into the Welsh countryside is Caerwent, Britain’s only surviving Roman town. Dating back an astonishing 2,000 years, Caerwent isn’t just an archaeological site—it’s a living village where ancient ruins blend with daily life. Imagine strolling through streets where Roman merchants once traded, past crumbling fortress walls and intricate mosaics that have stood the test of time. […]

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Save the date: When do the Christmas lights get switched on?

When do Newport's lights get switched on? Newport city centre is set to kick off the festive season with a spectacular family-friendly event on Saturday, November 16. The Countdown to Christmas will run from 2pm to 5:30pm, featuring live music, fairground rides, celebrity guests, and a grand finale with the official switch-on of the city’s Christmas lights followed by a stunning fireworks display.Organized by the Newport Now Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with Newport City Council, Friars Walk, and […]

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Sporty Welsh Couple Change Lives For The Better A couple from Wales has been changing lives in Rwanda, one rugby ball at a time. Mary and Glyn Watkins arrived there at first with a vision to share their love of rugby. Then, through training sessions, they introduced kids and adults to the game, not just as a sport but as a tool for building confidence and community.The charity, which is now called friends of Rwanda Rugby was first launched in […]

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Maindee Full Colour Festival Brings Brilliant Vibes Maindee was absolutely alive with colour this weekend as the Full Colour Festival brought the community together for a day of music, art, and pure good vibes! The festival, which has become a local favourite, showcased vibrant street performances, live bands, creative workshops and stunning art displays that turned the streets into a giant canvas. From families enjoying the food stalls to people dancing to the live music, the atmosphere was buzzing all […]

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The Circus is Coming to Newport, With one Very Exciting Act... Get ready,Newport! Silke Pan, an amazing performer with an incredible story, is coming to town. Once an acrobat, Silke's life took a dramatic turn after a serious injury left her paraplegic- but she didn’t let that stop her. Now, she’s back in the spotlight, bringing her talent and resilience to the stage as part of a unique Italian circus show- which is making its way to Newport. Her performance […]

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Who?? Was in a Newport school 10 years ago? I bet you can’t guess who visited a Newport school 10 years ago last weekend. Go on, have a guess. Barack Obama, that's who. Can you believe that? You might even remember it. He came along with 60 other world leaders as part of the NATO Summit. They stayed in  the Celtic Manor hotel, which the director at the time, Mr Simon Gibson called an unforgettable moment. During Obama’s time in […]

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One of our favourite Newport bands has just won the ‘Best UK Band Award’. Can you guess who it was? Our very own Skidred. Formed in Newport in 1998, Skindred are known for their unique fusion of heavy metal and genres such as reggae. Held at the O2 Forum Kentish Town venue, twelve winners were crowned at the 8th annual Heavy Music Awards. As the band were playing a gig in France at the time, the band's frontman known as […]

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Did You Know it was Two Welsh Men that made Oasis The Biggest in The World? That’s right. Marcus Russell, from Ebbw Vale was one of these men. It started when a friend of Russell’s had taken him to see the band in Manchester, and because Russell had previously managed one of Noel’s heroes, Noel requested to meet him and ‘pick his brains’. From this, the pair had a discussion and that was it. Russell was going to manage the […]

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Prodigy Four-Year-old from Newport Comes Third in BMX Competition Imagine not even starting school yet, but coming third in an under 16s BMX competition. 4 year old Parker Gray has done just that. His father, Louis, who is immensely proud said that the family aren’t really a biking family and they have no idea where his passion has come from, but he is out on his bike every day, whatever the weather. Starting out at just 18 months old on […]

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