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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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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 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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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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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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