Beyond Newport: Tonyrefail & Boyd Clack

Beyond Newport: Tonyrefail & Boyd Clack

Boyd Clack: Bridging Comedy, Culture, and Campaigning Boyd Daniel Clack, born on March 7, 1951, in Vancouver, Canada, is a Welsh actor, writer, and musician. He moved to Tonyrefail, Wales, during his childhood, where he was raised. Clack is best known for his work on the television series "Satellite City" (1996–1999) and "High Hopes" (2002–2008, 2015), both of which he co-wrote and starred in. His film credits include roles in "Twin Town" (1997), "Risen" (2010), and "Eternal Beauty" (2019). Beyond […]

20 April 2025 5

Amber and Scott stood in Newport City Radio

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Scott McKeon on the Pure Local Extra show

Today we were joined by Scott McKeon as he talked all about the upcoming Devauden Festival The main topic of today's show was the annual Devauden Festival, a festival based in Monmouthshire with many different musical acts and activities spread across 3 days. The festival has been running since 2010: initially something quite small and having to chase musicians to take part, the festival has since grown to be so big that they get over 500 applications each year. Of […]

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Beyond Newport: Caldicot & Henry Jones

Without Henry Jones, there would be no Victoria Sponge! Henry Jones (c.1812 – 12 July 1891) was a pioneering baker from Bristol who transformed baking with his 1845 invention of self-raising flour. He founded the family business Henry Jones (Bristol) Ltd, and his innovation promised fresher, more palatable alternatives to the rock-hard biscuits (hard tack) traditionally issued to British sailors. Though initially resistant, the Admiralty eventually adopted the new flour in 1855, thanks in part to support from Florence Nightingale […]

13 April 2025 14

Zoila, Ramone and Amber sat in Newport City Radio

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Zoila Garman and Ramone Pickover on the Pure Local Extra show

Today we were joined by Zoila and Ramone for a chat about themselves and their music Zoila is a good friend of the radio station, she’s been in before and hosted many events for us. Ramone is the opposite, it was his first time visiting or being on a show.Firstly, Ramone talked about his band's latest single. His band, Grand Mirage, released a song entitled Cow Eyed Glances yesterday. The phrase “Cow Eyed Glances” means a more romantic and flirty […]

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Beyond Newport: Chepstow

The Old Chepstow Bridge – A Unique Ironwork Design Chepstow is home to an elegant 19th-century cast-iron bridge spanning the River Wye. It’s one of the oldest surviving iron bridges in the world, built in 1816, and is still in use today! The Legendary Chepstow Racecourse It’s home to the Welsh Grand National, one of the biggest events in British horse racing. The racecourse itself has been around since 1926 and remains a huge draw for racing fans. A Unique […]

6 April 2025 14

Dakota, Penny, Tom and Amber in the Newport City Radio HQ.

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Hairdye on the Pure Local Extra show

Today’s guests on the Pure Local Extra show were Hairdye, a young punk band from Newport Hairdye are a newer punk band from Newport made up of Tom, Penny Dakota and Rhys, although today, we were only joined by Tom, Penny and Dakota. We discussed a little bit of everything, but focused on their recently released single “Sick”. They’ve visited Newport City Radio before, but for a written interview and much more has happened since then.Firstly we discussed their newest […]

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Beyond Newport: Griffithstown’s Rich Railway Heritage

Henry Griffiths Griffithstown village is named after Henry Griffiths, the first stationmaster of Pontypool Road Station. It was also the birthplace of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers & Firemen (ASLEF) in 1880. A tablet inside St Hilda's Church in Kemys Street commemorates Henry Griffiths as church warden.Griffithstown Railway Museum: Opened in 2002, the museum was housed in a restored Great Western Railway goods shed from 1879. It showcased a collection of railway memorabilia, including a complete station master's office. […]

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Melissa and Amber stood in front of Newport City Radio

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Melissa Carter on the Pure Local Extra show

Today, we were joined by Melissa Carter, a very new name on the music scene, on the Pure Local Extra Show As well as Melissa, Tony Fitz, a more experienced musician, joined us for the first 10 minutes of the show. Today, he had been playing in the music trail, an event you may have heard of, all throughout the city, where various musicians were playing during the day at different locations and times. He gave us a brief rundown […]

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Gig Goin’ – Wolf Storm at The Castle

Wolf Storm Rocks Tredegar: A Night of Music, Passion, and Conservation" On March 22, Caerphilly based rock band Wolf Storm delivered an electrifying performance at The Castle Hotel in Tredegar. The venue provided an intimate setting, allowing local music lovers to connect closely with the band's dynamic energy.Wolf Storm, known for their eclectic mix of rock and popular music, captivated the audience with a setlist spanning decades of classic rock anthems. Each band member showcased their musical versatility, bringing a […]

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Beyond Newport: Tonyrefail & Boyd Clack

Scott McKeon on the Pure Local Extra show

Beyond Newport: Caldicot & Henry Jones

Zoila Garman and Ramone Pickover on the Pure Local Extra show

Beyond Newport: Chepstow

Hairdye on the Pure Local Extra show

Beyond Newport: Griffithstown’s Rich Railway Heritage

Melissa Carter on the Pure Local Extra show

Gig Goin’ – Wolf Storm at The Castle

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