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Which local legends are up for an award? Lamsie talks to Sam from GAVO
Prodigy Four-Year-old from Newport Comes Third in BMX Competition Imagine not even starting school yet, but coming third in an under 16s BMX competition. 4 year old Parker Gray has done just that. His father, Louis, who is immensely proud said that the family aren’t really a biking family and they have no idea where his passion has come from, but he is out on his bike every day, whatever […]
We asked Liz Stanley of Stanley Finance Ltd to share some of her wisdom. Top Tip No. 1Have a separate bank account for your business. Some businesses legally have to have a separate bank account – do check with your accountant. This makes your annual / quarterly / monthly accounting much more straightforward.Top Tip No. 2. Choosing the best software for you can be a minefield. Utilise the free trials before making a final […]
Mum Gives Birth in Newport Cineworld A trip to the cinema took an unexpected turn when thirty-nine weeks pregnant Sarah Vincent gave birth in the Cineworld foyer. Not expecting to give birth for another six days, Sarah went to see a re-showing of the animated film Sing 2 with her family when all of a sudden she started feeling discomfort. Unsure what it was, she went to the bathroom which is […]
Tredegar Mini Golf is Set to Re-open After Vandals Set Fire to the Kiosk. Back in May, the kiosk of the mini golf course was selfishly set alight to by vandals, meaning the whole course had to unfortunately shut. Fear not however, it is set to re-open this September. The mini golf park was originally opened by Laura and Stephen Skinner in June 2023 and has been a huge success. […]
Welcome/Croeso to a Blog Where I Spill The Tea, Just Not Literally! In my previous blog, I said that I would be talking about tea at some point. Well, today is the day, folks! I can’t leave the coffee enthusiasts out, though, so we will be diving head first into a brewable debate on which is the most popular caffeinated drink. In my personal opinion, I’m just here for the tea, but I […]
Ashura Peace March Thousands of muslims, both men and women came together from three mosques in Newport and one in Bristol to take part in the annual Ashura peace march. This annual event was the first in the Uk, and has since inspired many other cities to take part. The ashura march was described as the second biggest event of the year by Mubarak Ali, secretary of the islamic society […]
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 […]
Kingsway Shopping Centre Undergoing Six Month Transformation The popular Kingsway shopping centre is undergoing a six month transformation since the Bristol based entrepreneur Niall Leighton-Boyce bought it. The centre has welcomed eleven new businesses in the six months since it was bought at auction for £615,000. The empty units have now been replaced with many independent sellers, offering things from fresh foods and sweet treats to tech products and toiletries. Not to […]
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 […]
Back to school shopping made better! Two lucky winners are about to win a free pair of kids shoes up to the value of £100! All you need to do is message us on whatsapp (link at the top of the page) with your name and the answer to this question... "Where can you find Skechers in Newport"? Terms: Vouchers will need to be redeemed at the Skechers store, Friars […]
