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Episode 78: What'll be in the box at Elimination Chamber?
Words about our City, from the people that live and breathe Newport
Today, Kym was joined by Robyn and Craig for a chat It has been 2 years since the last catch up, in that time a lot has happened. Firstly, Craig has joined a band of 3 since last time. The band is called Junk Jaw, the origin of the name coming from the phrase "Junk draw" but they were drunk when talking about it and it came out as Junk Jaw instead! Junk Jaw’s first gig was only around 5 months […]
Newport City Radio will dedicate an entire day to the people who make our city sing. On Saturday 7th March 2026, it's our first ever Love Live Music Day — 8 hours of live interviews, guest appearances and conversations celebrating the strength of Newport’s local music scene. From emerging artists to established performers, producers, mentors and scene-shapers, this special broadcast backed up by video and behind the scenes will shine a light on the people driving live music forward in our […]
We believe that you can learn a lot about people from the music they choose. So we're sharing some of our favourite tunes with you. Here are 10 tracks that our Pamela love to listen to. Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful WorldLeonard Cohen - You Want It Darker (wear headphones)David Draiman (Disturbed) - The Sound of SilenceCoolio - Gangsters ParadiseThe Rasmus - In the Shadows Cranberries- Zombie Rag ‘n’ Bone Man - Human Aerosmith - Dream On Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds […]
We believe that you can find out a lot about a person by their music choices. So we're sharing with you some of our favourite tunes. Here are 10 tracks that Dan loves to listen to. Tranz- Gorillaz Enjoy the Silence- Depeche ModeLa La La- Naughty Boy ft Sam SmithKiss From a Rose- SealCommon People- PulpHeathens- 21 PilotsA Girl Like YouWord Up! - KornJesus to a Child- George MichaelHallo Spaceboy- David Bowie with Pet Shop Boys You can hear Dan many […]
Pirates in a Wheelchair! Marcus Harris sat at the top of the school ramp, gripping the wheels of his brand-new wheelchair. It gleamed slightly in the sunshine, as if it knew it was important. Marcus wasn’t so sure. His leg was wrapped in a sturdy blue cast, and although everyone kept calling him “brave,” he didn’t feel like a hero. He felt… wobbly. Like jelly without a bowl.“Right then,” Marcus muttered. “Let’s try this.”Inside his head, a familiar cheeky voice […]
My father had his own coal company but he mostly kept it to himself. Mined his own business
Starting the new year off with a bang The Newport City Show kicked off 2026 with Leanne Rowe, founder of KLAR HR, an independent HR consultancy based in Newport and working with businesses across the UK. With over 20 years’ experience across public, private, and voluntary sectors, Leanne set up KLAR HR nearly six years ago after leaving the corporate world. Her mission is simple: make HR clear, human, and supportive, not scary. What KLAR HR Does KLAR HR works […]
Elliot Oakley is back! After a long period away from releasing his own music, singer-songwriter Elliot Oakley is back — and this time, it means more than ever.Speaking candidly in the studio, Elliot opened up about the personal and professional journey that led him back to doing what he loves most: writing and releasing his own songs. Since last visiting the station, life has changed dramatically. He’s become a father, bought a house, taken on a new job, and spent […]
We believe that the music we love says a lot about us. So we're sharing some of our favourite tunes with you. Here are some of Mark & Deb's 10 top tunes. Deb Eric Clapton - Wonderful TonightCher - BelieveThe Beatles - Let It BeRobbie Williams - AngelGeorge Ezra - BudapestDire Straits - Romeo & JulietBoyzone/Osmonds - Love Me For a ReasonJason Donovan - Any Dream Will DoElton John - Your SongAbba - Thank You For the MusicAha - Crying […]
