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Which local legends are up for an award? Lamsie talks to Sam from GAVO
The full chat... Matt RowleyI caught up with the legendary Slash from Guns and Roses in the small hours of this morning. I hope you enjoy it as much as. I do.We have a legendary treat for you today. None other than the iconic guitarist from Guns N' Roses, the man behind some of the most memorable scene rock history journey, and his legacy. And what's next on his horizon? […]
What is Newport Now? Newport Now is the Business Improvement District (BID) for the city centre and represents more than 600 businesses in the area.A private not-for-profit company financed and governed by the businesses of the city centre, Newport Now delivers projects in partnership with the private, public and third sectors aimed at making the city centre a better place to work, visit and live.The BID sponsors and funds events such […]
Series 1 - Episode 2. The Devil's Chord One episode down of series one, or is it series 14? Time travel can really confuse you! Anyway, one episode down, seven to go! Last Saturday, we were treated to a double feature of the latest series of Doctor Who.The second episode, titled "The Devil’s Chord," took us to the swinging sixties—the year where it all began for us and our time-traveling […]
Introducing Kevin Ward Media! Kevin Ward Media is a media and management consultancy run by former South Wales Argus editor Kevin Ward.Kevin set up his own business in 2017 after an award-winning 32-year career as a journalist, during which he was editor of two daily regional newspapers - the Worcester Evening News and the Argus. KWM's clients since 2017 include Newport Now BID, Bellavia & Associates, Brand Lab, The Pod, […]
Who is Angela? Q. Angela, what is your role at Newport City Radio? A. I co-present & produce the Hump Day Show on Wednesday afternoons with Lamsie & EJ and Throwback Thursday with Dan Price. I'm also part of the events team. Q. What events do you like most? A. I really enjoy the Christmas Lights Switch-on event in Newport Centre. Q. Tell us a book that everyone should read […]
Series 1 - Episode 1. Space Babies. It feels like eons since we last had an episode of Doctor Who grace our screens. The gap between the Christmas Special titled "The Church on Ruby Road" now seems like a distant memory. Bits of that episode still linger in my mind: goblins kidnapping babies for Christmas dinner, falling Christmas trees, snowmen, and even a musical number. Many fans argue that the […]
PC&TBS at The Corn Exchange Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons - also known as PC&TBS - hit Newport Corn Exchange on the last of three nights playing the length and breadth of Wales, which they named the 'Kings of Wales Weekend' in a cheeky nod to their latest album 'Kings of the Asylum'. Having grown up loving the high-energy, raw and unapologetically chunky sound of Motörhead, I had high […]
Just How Old is This Old Pub? When talking about the oldest pubs in Newport, two pubs will come to mind. The Carpenters and Ye Olde Murenger House. Today, we’re going to be talking about The Murenger. Last week, I told you the story of Tom Toya Lewis and how he ended up getting a pub named after him. The Murenger also has an interesting story about how it got its name. In […]
Who is Dani? Q. How long have you been with Newport City Radio and what is your role? I've been with Newport City Radio since 2015. I co-present the Pure Local & Pure Local EXTRA show. I also co-present & produce the Metal Kettle Show with Aimee & Ethan Q. Which song makes you want to dance? A. I don’t really dance – I have no rhythm but if I […]
Who Was Tom Toya Lewis? Once upon a time, there was a popular pub in Newport owned by Wetherspoons. The Tom Toya Lewis. Many people from Newport would enjoy a drink and a meal here, but not a lot of people know his story. Who was Tom Toya Lewis? Tom was a local hero in Newport. Around this time in Newport, the docks were expanding. Newport had become a busy place for exports and to […]
