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First ever free music festival to take over city centre this weekend

First ever free music festival to take over city centre this weekend

The first-ever free music festival is set to take place in Newport this weekend.  The Newport Music Trail will take over the city on Friday, March...

29.03.2025 3

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Sallie Phillips

What's on in Newport this weekend: Gruffalo, rave, and more

What's on in Newport this weekend: Gruffalo, rave, and more

Newport is set for a real variety of events this weekend. The Newport Festival of Words continues with a special event at the Newport Rising Hub on...

21.03.2025 5

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New music trail festival with more than 90 artists set to take over city centre

New music trail festival with more than 90 artists set to take over city centre

A new music trail event is set to take over a city centre later this month. The Newport Music Trail will be held in the centre of Newport on Friday,...

19.03.2025 7

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What's on in Newport this weekend: Musical rave, metal night, and market

What's on in Newport this weekend: Musical rave, metal night, and market

A musical rave, metal concert, and artisan market are happening this weekend in Newport.  Newport's Corn Exchange, on High Street, will host its...

16.03.2025 10

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Future of historic arts building secured with £210,000 funding boost

Future of historic arts building secured with £210,000 funding boost

The future of a historic arts venue has been secured with a £210,000 funding boost. Blackwood Miners’ Institute faced uncertainty last year when...

16.03.2025 10

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BBC and ITV agree new partnership to offer fans free-to-air live Six Nations

BBC and ITV agree new partnership to offer fans free-to-air live Six Nations

ITV and BBC Sport have agreed a new four-year partnership for the live free-to-air rights for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship, which...

15.03.2025 7

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Cwmbran residents have their say on how £20m funding should improve town

PEOPLE in Cwmbran have been sharing their thoughts on how they think a £20 million funding boost for "deprived neighbourhoods" should be spent.  ...

12.03.2025 10

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Seven Gwent pubs with live music or karaoke this weekend

This weekend, seven pubs in Gwent are set to come alive with music. The Potters, Newport The Potters (Image: Google) The Potters in Newport...

08.03.2025 20

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What's on in Newport this weekend: Live music and comedy

This weekend, Newport is set to host a myriad of events, including music and comedy.  On Friday, March 7, Captain Accident and the Disasters will...

07.03.2025 20

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Vue Cwmbran to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with six films

Vue Cwmbran will celebrate International Women’s Day with six inspiring films this Saturday, March 8. The award-winning legal drama Erin...

07.03.2025 10

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Petition for councillor's resignation after 'live less extravagantly' remark

A petition has been launched calling for the resignation of a councillor who has suggested people should "live less extravagantly" if they're creating...

05.03.2025 6

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Theatr Iolo to perform show based on popular children's book in the area

A theatre company is set to delight young audiences with a new show based on a popular children's book. Theatr Iolo will be performing "Tidy," a...

24.02.2025 10

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What's on in Gwent this February half-term: Theatre, workshops and more

From Shakespeare to Hollywood, this February half-term brings a variety of entertainment for all ages across Gwent. Concept Players will transport...

22.02.2025 3

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What's on in Newport this weekend: John Barrowman, musical theatre and wrestling

John Barrowman is set to enthrall Newport audiences with his new show, Laid Bare this weekend.  The celebrated entertainer, renowned for his role...

22.02.2025 6

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What's on in Gwent: Panto, outdoor adventure and movie club

Families and nature enthusiasts can look forward to a host of exciting events this weekend around Newport. From a gripping panto to a unique nature...

22.02.2025 5

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Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Sunset Boulevard' coming to south Wales

A theatre company has announced its production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard" in Penarth. Concept Players will stage the iconic musical...

21.02.2025 6

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'It has been a huge honour': Long-serving Newport MS to step down

One of Newport's longest-serving Senedd members is set to step down after more than two decades in the role. John Griffiths, the MS for Newport...

18.02.2025 5

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Card collector show and music festival take place near Newport this weekend

A card show and music festival are among events happening a short drive from Newport this weekend. The first-ever Collector Sector Card Show will...

16.02.2025 7

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Wales' largest free outdoor arts festival to return this summer

Wales' largest free outdoor arts festival is set to return this summer. Big Splash, organised by The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre, will take...

08.02.2025 7

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Tourists are flocking to famous filming locations in 'set-jetting' trend

Set-jetting, the trend of holidaying at film and TV locations, is putting Wales on people's 'top places to visit' lists in 2025. The country's...

05.02.2025 20

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Community music festival to return in 2025 after high public demand

Cwmbran's Crowfest  is set to return in 2025 after public demand. Cwmbran Community Council has announced the decision to bring back the festival...

03.02.2025 8

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What's on near Newport this weekend: One-woman play, snowdrop open day

The weather may be awful, but there's plenty to do within a short drive of  Newport this weekend, from a one-woman play to a spiritual class. ...

25.01.2025 5

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What's on in Newport this weekend: Gigs and events to enjoy for the whole family

Music lovers have a trio of diverse gigs to look forward to in Newport this weekend. First up, South London indie rock four-piece Wonderbug will...

24.01.2025 10

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Residents urged to share concerns about anti-social behaviour in Bettws

Residents are being urged to raise concerns about anti-social behaviour in Bettws at a drop-in event. The session, hosted by Newport West MS Jayne...

17.01.2025 10

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Pioneering Newport celebrity wowed judges on Strictly Christmas Special

A WELSH celebrity and pioneering competitor has won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.  Strictly Come Dancing’s first drag artist, Tayce...

29.12.2024 4

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City community's 'joyful' Christmas switch on event attended by hundreds

HUNDREDS of people attended what has been described as a "joyful" Christmas light switch on event at a church in one Newport community.  Lliswerry...

05.12.2024 5

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Why key bridge was closed to pedestrians for three evenings this week

PEOPLE walking around Newport in the evenings earlier this week may well have noticed a disturbance to one of the bridges in the city centre. ...

16.11.2024 2

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Schoolchildren share ancestor's war stories and artifacts for Remembrance event

A primary school teacher has been putting together an exhibition to celebrate the local heroes of the world wars. Ellen Jones, a teacher at White...

13.11.2024 3

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REVIEW: A truly spellbinding tale of the most 'Wicked' proportions

WE'RE OFF to see the Wizard.  That's the phrase that was going around in my head as I took my seat ready to experience the worldwide phenomenon...

02.11.2024 3

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Cultural institution set to remain open into 2025 amid mothballing plans

A BELOVED cultural institution has been saved from a planned closure at the end of the year - at least in the short term.  After months of...

28.10.2024 10

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Gwent Valleys live music venue opened by community group opens with a bang

A FORMER Gwent Valleys pub that has been transformed into a live music venue by a group of music lovers officially launched at the weekend.  The...

28.10.2024 8

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LOOK: New club and bar arcade finally opens to public in Newport

THE HOTLY anticipated Fire and Ice club, bar arcade and entertainment venue officially opened to the public on Friday.  The name Fire and Ice pays...

27.10.2024 5

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Folk band secures National Lottery grant of more than £12,000

A FOLK and bagpipe band based in Cwmbran have had their future secured after being awarded a community grant of more than £12,000.  Piping Hot Folk...

26.10.2024 4

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Welsh Labour MP tables law to ban fur products import in the UK

A LABOUR MP in Newport has presented a Bill to ban the import of animal fur products to Great Britain. Ruth Jones, the MP for Newport West and...

17.10.2024 4

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LOOK: Gwent Police sting stolen car with help of rookie's local road knowledge

MEMBERS of Gwent Police's road policing team successfully recovered a stolen vehicle thanks to the local knowledge of one rookie cop, in a chase...

16.10.2024 20

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Meet the local author inspired by 'Silence of Lambs' now preparing for Hollywood

A SCREENWRITER turned crime novel author from Gwent is preparing to visit the lofty heights of Hollywood this week. Matt Sessions, a former film...

12.10.2024 4

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Metal band has more than £3.5k worth of equipment and guitars stolen from van

A LOCAL metal core band have been left devastated after a thief broke into one of their members' cars during the weekend and stole thousands of...

07.10.2024 3

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WATCH: Gavin and Stacey filming ends as James Corden gives farewell speech

ONE OF television's most beloved sitcoms has finally completed filming for its much anticipated Christmas special.  The cast and crew of Gavin and...

06.10.2024 5

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Local singer chosen to perform on international stage in Canada

A LOCAL singer from Gwent will have the opportunity to perform on an international stage for the first time this year.  Macy Landon-Jones, who goes...

04.10.2024 20

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Disused pub under new ownership with plans to transform into live music venue

A group of live music lovers have taken over a disused pub in a Gwent town to transform it into a live music venue.  The group,  from Abertillery,...

02.10.2024 10

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Watching Corrie 'too painful' for daughter who lost mother as MND storyline climaxes

A WOMAN from Blackwood has opened up about her "painful" experiences of caring for and losing a loved one to a terminal illness as one of Britain's...

25.09.2024 5

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Meet the paraplegic acrobat star of an Italian circus extravaganza heading to Wales

THE CIRCUS is coming to Newport next week - with one particularly unique member of the cast who defies gravity and expectations.  Get ready to be...

16.09.2024 2

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New ITV game show looking for contestants from Gwent

DO YOU fancy being on television? Now is your chance, as a new game show is looking for pairs of contestants from Gwent and the wider south Wales...

15.09.2024 10

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Gwent MP elected to role as Welsh Affairs Select Committee chair

THE NEW Chair of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee has been confirmed, with an MP for Gwent elected to the role.  Labour MP for Newport West, Ruth...

11.09.2024 5

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More than 12,000 people descend on town centre for popular cheese festival

THOUSANDS of people descended on Caerphilly town centre for the return of the Cheese Festival for 2024.  Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September...

10.09.2024 4

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National Lottery hunting for new millionaire after winning ticket yet to be claimed

A POTENTIAL millionaire is missing out on a life-changing sum of money from the National Lottery.  The National Lottery is on the hunt for a...

31.08.2024 4

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Here You Come Again Review: A sparkling country hoedown of an emotional rollercoaster

FOR the first time ever, a brand-new musical packed with the hits of legendary country singer Dolly Parton made its way to Cardiff.  Playing at the...

30.08.2024 4

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Colourful, fun and super friendly: The new music venue launching in the Valleys

A COUPLE in Gwent are set to re-launch their restaurant as a live music venue at the end of this month.  Vinny Franco and his partner Anja Francis...

28.08.2024 3

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'Elvis' of DJs and electronic music legend to headline bank holiday festival weekend

AN IBIZA legend and performer dubbed the 'Elvis of electronic music' is set to take to the stage of Margam Castle this weekend.  Saturday is set to...

24.08.2024 7

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REVIEW: Blood Brothers is an emotional triumph that will bring you to tears

THEIR WORLDS tore them apart, but fate brought them back together.  Willy Russell's Blood Brothers is a multi-awarding winning tale of the nature...

23.08.2024 3

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