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Combating Shop Theft in Newport
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Peterstone Community Plans to Ring The Six Bells Again!
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Why you should vote Yes for the BID!
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Episode 25: Crown Jewel Review
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The GAVO award interviews - Part 8 - Jolene from and Breathe
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Episode 23: A Triumphant Return
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The GAVO award interviews - Part 7 - Bethan from Circus of Positivity
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The GAVO award interviews - Part 6 - Hayley and Toni from Re:Make
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Caitlin Lavagna interview
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Episode 22: Baddest of Reviews
Hey look! Unveiled in 1990, sculptor Peter Fink’s enormous steel wave, on the banks of the River Usk, was commissioned to commemorate the city’s role in the steel industry. Very much of its time, the Wave has become a symbol of Newport and is well known throughout the area. By Richard "Cookie" Cook
A Hotel with history This is the Westgate hotel. Rumours tell us that these are bullet holes from the chartists from a crime seen what do you think ? The building on Gold Tops, where this safe is located belonged to Lord Tredegar, who until in 1956, was the county’s largest landowner. It's said that this historic safe, located at The Estates building, was alleged to be collecting more rents than any other estates office in Wales.,
Would you spend a night under the market? Underneath Newport's indoor market are corridors full of cells. These cells, while often rumoured to have been used for people, were more likely to have been used for livestock and storage. But still, you probably wouldn't want to be left down there alone!By Richard "Cookie" Cook
An Ancient Ship. In Newport! During the construction of The Riverfront Arts Centre in 2002, the remains of a medieval merchant ship were discovered. It's possible to view the ancient ship. Details of how to arrange a visit and more information about the vessel can be found here: https://www.newportship.org/
A Newport Landmark With Some Remarkable Stories. Well Worth A Visit Eglwys Gaderiol Casnewydd, otherwise known as St Woolos Cathedral or St.Gwynllyw's, Newport is the seat of the Bishop of Monmouth. The site has been a place of worship since the 6th century. It is a small cathedral, not much larger than a parish church and has only been a cathedral since 1949. A memorial outside the cathedral to the left of the lychgate commemorates ten of the marchers who […]
Who was David "Bomber" Pearce? David "Bomber" Pearce, also known as Welsh Rocky was only 41 when he died in 2000. He boxed out of St. Joseph's ABC, Newport. Before his death, he also coached senior & junior boxers at Always ABC. In 1983, Pearce won the Welsh and British heavyweight titles. A statue was erected in his memory at the edge of the River Usk, beside The Riverfront Theatre in 2018.
The Wetherspoons pub in Cambrian Road, Newport is named after a local Hero. John Linton was assumed killed in action during WWII. He was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously and the following announcement was made. Commander Linton has been in command of submarines throughout the War. He has been responsible for the destruction of one cruiser, one destroyer, 20 merchant vessels, six schooners and two trains. A total of 81,000 tons of enemy shipping was sunk. From 1st January 1942 […]
Pendragon House dates back to 1760 and is built on the remains of even earlier constructions. In the hallway, there is a trapdoor under which one can see the surface of a medieval cobbled street. Even more surprising, beneath the house is thought to be a drain built by Romans, taking water from the ancient baths.During the late 1930s, Pendragon House was home to Spanish children who had been evacuated from the Spanish Civil War.
The Celtic Manor Resort has a long and interesting history. The current owner, Sir Terry Matthews was born there when it was a maternity hospital. Formerly known as Coldra Hall, the house was donated to the local authority by Sir John Beynon, a local coal & shipping businessman. The hospital was named after Sir John's mother in 1940. Over 60,000 babies were born at the hospital before it closed in 1975.
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