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What is Cake Lab? I'm Rafia and I am a Welsh mum who loves getting creative with cake! So I used to bake from home alongside my full- time job as a teaching assistant but I always had a dream of opening a little shop of my own. Fortunately, this shop came up and my husband said let's take a chance and we did. It will be 2 years in […]
Finally, it's the return... After a 15 year hiatus and a couple of failed attempts beyond their control at a reunion show, it seems fitting that on Good Friday the beginning of the resurrection of Jesus that Newport's' Indie/Rock favourites Jump The Underground held their show at the recently refurbished and opened Corn Exchange venue.This sold out show was much anticipated both by fans and the band themselves no doubt. […]
What is Tiny Rebel? We are Tiny Rebel, an award-winning brewery from Newport, South Wales. We are the youngest and only Welsh brewery to win Champion beer of Britain and we are the only brewery to have won gold, silver and bronze in the Champion Beer of Wales competition (in our first year!) and the only brewery to defend a gold the following year. But really, we’re just fans of […]
A year of massive change As I reflect on the tumultuous journey of 2008, a year marked by both professional milestones and personal challenges, I invite you to join me on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of this unforgettable chapter. Six Nations rugby remained a steadfast passion amidst the chaos, as I continued my role at BRfm in Brynmawr, selling radio advertising and presenting shows. Inspired by […]
What is Happiful?Happiful’s mission is to create a healthier, happier and more sustainable society and to challenge the stigma around mental health. We believe that everyone deserves access to the right support and we champion this by connecting those in need with professional help.Our network of directories allows those looking for help to find counsellors, coaches, hypnotherapists, nutrition professionals and holistic therapists easily. We also produce a monthly magazine, dedicated to sharing stories, self-help […]
Newport RisingOn November 4th, 1839 the last large-scale uprising in Britain took place and it happened in Newport. Today we are going to look at the story of the Newport Risingand the people involved.In 1838 the Chartists submitted their petition to the Parliament. However, the House of Commons rejected the first Chartist petition for democracy. This lead to the Chartists planning their uprising, demanding to be heard and demanding the […]
Rusty Shackle roguish warm up A fantastic evening in the Capital as Caldicot's Rusty Shackle were in town for their biggest headline show to date a 'huge milestone in their musical journey' according to their Facebook event and it certainly lived up to that billing. The event was Co Hosted with Newport's Dirty Carrot Records and the supporting line up was a brilliant representation of the music scene in the […]
What is Arcadia Coffee House? Arcadia Coffee House is an independent alternative coffee house that serves award-winning coffee and has the best homemade cakes and cookies around If goth/rock and alternative is your thing - then you will love our vibe, decor and Arcadia playlist. We are a huge advocate of local musical talent. We have an open mic night every 3 weeks on a Monday evening in Arcadia that starts […]
When the worst thing happpens As I reminisce about my DJ journey spanning 25 years, Newport remains a distant memory as I return to Falmouth College of Arts in 1996 to continue my Broadcasting Studies degree. However, life took an unexpected turn with the sudden loss of my father. 1996 began with the harsh reality of grief, as I grappled with a range of emotions following my father's passing. Despite […]
What Do We Know? South Wales is, and continues to be, the home country for so many promising artists and this band is one of the more famous ones. Formed in Blackwood in 1986, Manic Street Preachers are a rock band that originally consisted of four members though this would change more than expected throughout their career.The origin of the band’s name remains unclear, but the story is often told […]
