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Sallie Phillips

South Wales Argus

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

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 4

South Wales Argus

Sallie Phillips

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

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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Sallie Phillips

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

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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Sallie Phillips

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,...

29.12.2024 4

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Sallie Phillips

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 4

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Sallie Phillips

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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Sallie Phillips

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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Sallie Phillips

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 2

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Sallie Phillips

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 4

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Sallie Phillips

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...

27.10.2024 2

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Sallie Phillips

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...

02.10.2024 8

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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,...

11.09.2024 4

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Sallie Phillips

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 3

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Sallie Phillips

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 2

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Sallie Phillips

Top legendary Queen tribute band to perform at local music and arts festival

A TOP tribute act for legendary rock band Queen are set to perform at a local music festival later this year.  Billed as the world’s most...

18.08.2024 5

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Sallie Phillips

Male choir wins best in Wales at first National Eisteddfod show in a decade

A CHOIR based in Caerphilly county have been named the best in Wales during the National Eisteddfod. Risca Male Choir  (RMC) were competing in the...

17.08.2024 3

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Sallie Phillips

Heathers the Musical is a darkly comic delight for the eyes and ears

Until August 17 This darkly comic 80s cult classic movie turned musical has drawn crowds of diehard fans across the country during its current UK...

16.08.2024 1

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Sallie Phillips

Local library and community hub to close and move to town centre

A LOCAL library and action centre are moving into the heart of the town centre.  Abertillery Library and Learning Action Centre are moving to the...

15.08.2024 2

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Sallie Phillips

Band celebrates victory in contest at National Eisteddfod

A BAND are celebrating after securing victory in a televised contest at the ongoing National  Eisteddfod.  On Saturday August 3, Newport Borough...

11.08.2024 3

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Sallie Phillips

Gavin and Stacey mural on side of house REPAIRED after vandals graffiti

THE Gavin and Stacey mural on the side of a house in the Vale of Glamorgan has been repaired after it was defaced by vandals.  Lots of people...

08.08.2024 3

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Sallie Phillips

Teenage singing sensation secures first record deal and features on TV show

A TEENAGE singing sensation from Gwent has signed her first ever record deal.  13-year-old Millie Bushell from Risca has recently signed with...

08.08.2024 1

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Sallie Phillips

Concerns raised over 'chaos' of Labour will not be fixed by new First Minister

The chaos surrounding the Labour party in Wales won’t be fixed by the “coronation” of Eluned Morgan, Plaid Cymru has said. The Senedd (Welsh...

06.08.2024 10

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Sallie Phillips

Hairspray is a dazzling ball of energy and excitement straight from the 60s

Where to start when reviewing such a beloved musical theatre classic as Hairspray? As someone who loves the movie musical but was new to seeing the...

01.08.2024 1

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Sallie Phillips

Television show looking for applicants from Gwent borough for new series

A CHANNEL 4 reality show is looking for applicants from Gwent for their latest series.  Come Dine With Me, a show where four strangers compete to...

01.08.2024 1

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Sallie Phillips

IN PICTURES: Hundreds attend Crowfest Music Festival 2024

HUNDREDS of people packed into Cwmbran Stadium on Saturday for the long-awaited return of Crowfest Music Festival for 2024.  Headlined by Welsh...

22.07.2024 2

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Sallie Phillips

Hundreds brave the rain to enjoy Newport Big Splash 2024 festival

HUNDREDS gathered at Wales' largest free outdoor event in Newport on Saturday as the Big Splash festival returned for 2024.  A city-wide...

20.07.2024 1

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Sallie Phillips