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Devauden Festival 2025 – Saturday: Sunshine, Soul and Surprise Magic

Festival Vibes in Full Bloom Set in the rolling hills of Monmouthshire at its new home, Humble by Nature Farm, Saturday at Devauden Festival 2025 brought together families, music lovers, and top local talent for a vibrant, community-driven celebration of live music.With five stages, healing fields, kids’ entertainment, craft stalls, and street food, the event felt like a perfectly balanced mix of chilled-out charm and musical magic — all within walking distance.For Luke, who was attending his first-ever festival:“What a […]

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Halfway There, Halfway Hooked! Doctor Who Season 2 – Our Mid-Season Verdict!

We've journeyed through four thrilling weeks of Doctor Who Season 2, and the TARDIS has certainly taken us on a wild ride! From musical maestros to light-devouring entities and the perils of online fandom, this season has delivered a captivating mix of scares, laughs, and intriguing mysteries. As we hit the midpoint, the team here at the blog have gathered our thoughts on what's unfolded so far: Daniel's Mid-Season MusingsOver the past four weeks, we’ve witnessed the Doctor, the ever-graceful […]

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The Well: Episode 3 of Season 2 Has Landed – Our Thoughts

This week's Doctor Who installment, "The Well," has left us reeling! Buckle up as we dive deep into our thoughts on this tense and intriguing episode. Daniel's ThoughtsTo describe this episode in one word? Terrifying! From the moment the chillingly cinematic opening sequence unfolded – space-paratroopers descending onto a seemingly desolate planet to investigate a silent mining facility – I was utterly transfixed, perched on the edge of my metaphorical seat even as I enjoyed my morning Earl Grey in […]

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Does Torchwood Hold Up as Well as It Did 18 Years Ago?

Torchwood and I. Hello! My name is Amber, and I’m a new volunteer at Newport City Radio. On my first day at the station, I discovered they produce many blogs for their website, which seemed like a fun way to contribute. When I was given the opportunity to write one, I immediately thought about exploring one of my favourite topics—TV shows. Right now, I’m particularly interested in the Doctor Who franchise, and one of my favourite parts of that universe […]

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Summer Sessions – All you need to know

FAQs for you Where is the event taking place? The event is held in the performance area of Beechwood Park and is 5 nights of original music and Comedy. When is the event taking place? The event runs from Tuesday 30th July to Saturday 3rd August. The times of the event are as follows: Tues 30 th July 5pm to 8pm Weds 31 st July 5pm to 8pm Thurs 1 st August 5pm to 8.40pm Fri 2 nd August 5pm […]

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Getting To Know Us: Lee J

Lee Jenkins presents his weekly show from his home in Canada, although he is proud to have his roots in Risca, South Wales. Q. Lee, tell us about your role at Newport City Radio. A. My BigShot Sound System joined NCR in 2009. Or was it 2010? Actually it was 2009. After about a year on Peter Ice’s Reggae Dancehall Show, Lamsie offered me my own show. So BigShot went solo. Q. What's your favourite part of being part of […]

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Newport’s Premier Music and Comedy Festival at Beechwood Park

A great setting an immense line up The vibrant city of Newport is set to host its inaugural "Summer Sessions," a music and comedy festival, from Tuesday, July 30th to Friday August 2nd 5pm to 8pm and Saturday, August 3rd 2pm to 9pm, 2024. This highly anticipated event will take place at the picturesque Beechwood Park, offering a scenic backdrop for an array of performances. The festival boasts an impressive lineup of talent, featuring headliners such as Joe Kelly and […]

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Getting To Know Us: Richard “Cookie” Cook

Q. How long have you been a member of the Newport City Radio team, Cookie? A. I'm one of the newest members of the crew. I joined in the latter part of 2023 Q. What is your role? A. They tell me I'm the best tea maker! I am the official Mr. T! And I help out wherever I can. I've just joined the new Breakfast Show team. Q. What's your favourite part of being on the team? A. Being […]

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Getting To Know Us: Sam Grant

Q. How long have you been on the team at Newport City Radio, Sam and what do you do? A. Since autumn 2023, after I won the chance to co-present a radio show in a raffle. I had such a lot of fun, that I asked if I could stick around for more! I'm a keen sports fan so I like to get involved in any radio sport projects. I also put together the gig guide for the Pure Local […]

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Devauden Festival 2025 – Saturday: Sunshine, Soul and Surprise Magic

Halfway There, Halfway Hooked! Doctor Who Season 2 – Our Mid-Season Verdict!

The Well: Episode 3 of Season 2 Has Landed – Our Thoughts

Does Torchwood Hold Up as Well as It Did 18 Years Ago?

Summer Sessions – All you need to know

Getting To Know Us: Lee J

Newport’s Premier Music and Comedy Festival at Beechwood Park

Getting To Know Us: Sam Grant

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