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13/02/2024

𝗗𝗝 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗕𝗖 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝟮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀, 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟲𝟵.

His family confirmed his death "with deep sorrow and profound regret" in a statement a short time ago. Steve joined the BBC in the 1970s and went on to host the afternoon shows on Radio 1 and Radio 2.

He also fronted television programmes for the BBC, including Top of the Pops. He was last on air on Sunday, hosting a pre-recorded special Valentine's Day edition of his Love Songs programme.

Steve’s family said: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright".

I think I can speak for the entire radio industry when I say that he'll be sadly missed.

Rest easy Wrighty...

10/06/2023

Come along and join us next weekend at the Riverfront Newport. Please share.

24/05/2023

BREAKING: Singer and entertainer Tina Turner has passed away at the age of 83 at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland.

Turner was the first black artist and first woman to be on the cover of Rolling Stone which ranked her among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.

You will be missed Tina Turner!

Tina Turner was iconic, talented, and fierce. What a journey. What a life, filled with great highs and great lows. She left an abusive marriage. She found love again. She made her way in this world, selling millions of albums. She became a mother, she experienced terrible sadness, and she still kept going. She brought joy to so many, even when she was experiencing such tragedy. I’ve always admired her. I first met her as a teenager and followed her throughout her inspiring life. May we honor Tina, and may we continue to play her music loudly and dance!

23/05/2023

New changes to our recycling hope this helps

From (Newport City Council) next week, the council and our recycling charity partner Wastesavers will be delivering new blue bags for recycling cardboard and paper.

These are to replace your existing blue box and are part of changes we are making to how we collect your recycling.

The changes are:

• Cardboard and paper go in the new blue bag.
• Glass and small electrical items to go in residents’ existing green box. We will be sending out a sticker to go on the box to remind residents what to put in it.
• Clothing or textiles now go in a plastic bag, tied securely and left out with recycling for collection.
• Food and drink cartons now go in the existing red bag, together with cans and plastics

There are no changes to food waste collection, which goes in the food waste caddy.

All recycling will continue to be collected weekly.

We will be sending a letter and a leaflet out with each new bag to explain how the changes work.

Deliveries will be made gradually, so don’t worry if you don’t get your bag straight away. If you want us to recycle your existing blue box, please leave it out along with your next recycling collection.

16/05/2023

Good 😊 Morning 😊 UK

15/05/2023

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15/05/2023

The king of turning pain into magic. 💪

15/05/2023

Happy Birthday Sir David Attenborough! 97 today 🎉🥰

15/05/2023

"I was a guitar player. I started out playing classical, Segovia. Then I morphed into folk music in the late 1950s and early 1960s on acoustic guitar. And that morphed into rock and roll. When they cast me in the show as the imaginary drummer, I said, 'Fine, where do I start?'" - Micky Dolenz.

15/05/2023

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15/05/2023

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Listen online to GB Radio the number one radio station for Classic Oldies in the UK . Playing Classic Hits Across The Decades.

21/04/2023

GB Radio | South Wales Classic Hits Radio Station. https://gwentbroadcasting.co.uk/radioplayer/gbradio/ Playing Classic Hits Across The Decades | Online l Mobile | Smart Speaker | APP | Tune-in | 50'S 60'S 70'S 80’s & 90’s.

19/04/2023

From 17 September 2023, most 30mph speed limits in Wales, are changing to 20mph.

This will make Wales one of the world’s first countries to have a default 20mph limit where people live, to keep our communities safer and improve quality of life.

The speed limit is changing on residential and busy pedestrian streets to:
* make our streets safer, reducing the number of people killed or injured (as well as reducing the impact on the NHS)
* encourage more people to walk and cycle
* help to improve our health and well-being
* safeguard the environment for future generations

Get ready for 20
The evidence from around the world is very clear – reducing speed limits reduces collisions and saves lives.

When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle travelling at 30mph they are around five times more likely to be killed than when hit by a vehicle travelling at 20mph.

Making streets safer
A recent public health study estimated that the 20mph default speed limit could result in:
* 40% fewer collisions
* saving 6 to10 lives every year
* avoiding between 1200 and 2000 people being injured every year.

This would save around £92m in prevention during the first year alone.

Encouraging walking and cycling
Most people in Wales support a lower speed limit where they live.

In a public opinion survey, 62% of people agreed they ‘wished everyone would slow down a bit on the roads’ and 55% agreed that ‘streets would be a lot nicer for pedestrians with a 20mph speed limit’.

Vehicle speeds are one of the main reasons why people do not walk or cycle or allow their children to walk or cycle to school.
Lower traffic speeds will encourage more walking and cycling.

Supporting 20
You can help create safer streets and healthier communities by driving at 20mph or below, on residential and busy streets.

GoSafe and the Police will continue to enforce 20mph, like any other speed limit, to make our roads safer for all users. They will also be helping to engage and educate motorists.

See street lights? Think 20
From 17 September, when you see streetlights, you should assume that the speed limit is 20mph, unless signed otherwise.

These streets will generally be residential or busy pedestrian streets.

Not all streets will change to 20mph.

Your local council will consider which streets should remain at 30mph and where they do, there will be 30mph signs to tell you this.
You can find out more about exceptions to the new speed limit on GOV.WALES or your local council website. https://www.gov.wales/safer-20mph-lets-look-out-each-other

01/03/2023

Major Sustainable Travel Proposals for Newport City Centre Unveiled.

Proposals to make major sustainable travel improvements in Newport city centre have been unveiled.

The plans, which were released by Welsh Government, Transport for Wales and Newport City Council, set out a series of improvements to Newport railway station, Queensway and Old Green roundabout.

Members of the public are being invited to give their views as part of a six-week public consultation on the proposals which runs from today until 6 April.

The proposals include:
* A new public transport interchange at Newport rail station, linking rail and bus services, making the station a hub for sustainable travel
* A new interchange to replace Old Green roundabout, with priority access lanes for buses and simplified active travel routes which are convenient and attractive for all users
* Better active travel links between Old Green, the city centre and the riverfront.

The proposals take forward key recommendations of the South East Wales Transport Commission which are being overseen by the Burns Delivery Unit.

The unit, which is led by Transport for Wales, in partnership with Welsh Government and local authorities of Newport, Monmouthshire and Cardiff, is developing a sustainable travel network across south-east Wales.

Once completed, the network will make walking, cycling and using public transport the easy option for people.

Geoff Ogden, chief transport planning and development officer at Transport for Wales, said: “The proposals outlined in the consultation have the potential to significantly improve travel in Newport by providing better links between rail and bus and better routes for walking, wheeling and cycling.

“We would encourage as many people as possible to have their say on the consultation, to help shape these important plans for the city.”

Lee Waters MS, Welsh Government deputy minister for climate change with responsibility for transport, said:

“Developing active travel routes alongside bus and rail services is central to our plans to make sustainable transport a viable alternative to using the car.

“I am pleased to see Burns Delivery Unit, Transport for Wales and local authorities working together to make these plans a reality, ensuring the right thing to do is the easiest thing to do for the people of Newport.”

Councillor Jane Mudd, leader of Newport City Council, said:

“building a stronger, greener Newport for is a priority for the council. Improving access to public transport and active travel options is an important part of this work.

“The proposals we have developed with our partners will hopefully help people to become less dependent on cars while delivering real, sustainable change for our city.

“These proposals are for the people of Newport, and I would urge everybody who lives, works and visits the city to take a look at the plans and let us know what you think.”

Further details about the proposals, as well as the link to have your say on the plans, can be found on the public consultation site.

https://haveyoursay.tfw.wales/newport-central-travel-improvements

19/02/2023

Wishing Yoko a very very Happy 90th Birthday with love from The Beatles and everyone at Apple Corps.

Photo Tom Haller © Yoko Ono.

20/01/2023

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24/12/2022

Join us on GB Radio Playing Your Music Across The Decades, https://gwentbroadcasting.co.uk/radioplayer/gbradio The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Prince, Sly and the Family Stone, James Brown, Chuck Berry, Elton John, Ray Charles, The Clash, The Drifters, Buddy Holly, The Who. The Animals, Blondie, The Isley Brothers, David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Kinks, The Suspremes, Neil Young, The Specials, GB Radio “Playing Classic Hits Across The Decades” 50's, 60's, 70's, 80’s, & 90’s, Online l Mobile | Smart Speaker | Tune-in | APP l Google Play I App Store l Smart Phone l

20/12/2022

Very sad to hear that Terry Hall, the frontman of socially conscious ska band The Specials, has died at the age of 63, Known for his dour image and sharp wit, the singer found fame in the 1970s and 80s with hits like 'Ghost Town', 'Gangsters' and 'Too Much Too Young'. He left The Specials in 1981 to form Fun Boy Three scoring another run of hits and later the Colourfield.

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20/12/2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, following a brief illness, of Terry, our beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced.

Terry was a wonderful husband and father and one of the kindest, funniest, and most genuine of souls. His music and his performances encapsulated the very essence of life… the joy, the pain, the humour, the fight for justice, but mostly the love.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him and leaves behind the gift of his remarkable music and profound humanity.

Terry often left the stage at the end of The Specials’ life-affirming shows with three words…“Love Love Love”

We would ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy at this very sad time.🖤

10/12/2022

Join us on GB Radio Playing Your Music Across The Decades, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Prince, Sly and the Family Stone, James Brown, Chuck Berry, Elton John, Ray Charles, The Clash, The Drifters, Buddy Holly, The Who. The Animals, Blondie, The Isley Brothers, David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Kinks, The Suspremes, Neil Young, The Specials,
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08/12/2022

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29/11/2022

Some Time You Just Got to Stop and Groove.

29/11/2022

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29/11/2022

Rishi Sunak has signalled the end of the “golden era” of relations between Britain and China, using his first major foreign policy speech to warn of the creeping authoritarianism of Xi Jinping’s regime.

As police in China launched a show of force in an attempt to contain the highest levels of civil disobedience seen in decades, the prime minister threw his support behind protesters by condemning Beijing’s crackdown, as well as the assault on a BBC journalist.

Sunak suggested a hardening of diplomatic relations and called China a “systemic challenge to our values and interests”, while also confirming the UK’s defence and security strategy for the next decade, known as the Integrated Review, would be updated in the new year.

However, he stopped short of calling China a threat, admitting western countries could not ignore its influence over world affairs and ability to help with shared challenges such as economic stability and climate change.

The move marked an abrupt change from his more hardline stance while running for the Conservative leadership over the summer, sparking criticism it was “thin as gruel” and similar to the “appeasement” strategy initially adopted by Britain toward the N***s in the 1930s.

PM’s first major foreign policy speech warns of the creeping authoritarianism of Xi Jinping’s regime

19/11/2022

Newport M4 average speed cameras switched on 17th November and 'TIS the season for Christmas lights events around Gwent, but in Newport today - Thursday - there's another big switch-on happening.

The average speed cameras on the M4 - put up in early 2021 - will finally be activated and start catching drivers travelling at more than 50mph.

Originally devised as a way to improve traffic flow either side of the Brynglas Tunnels, the cameras have more recently been marketed as an environmental scheme that will improve air quality along this part of the M4 corridor.

"We need to act now to make Wales a safe place to live with clean air for everyone," said Lee Waters, the Welsh Government's deputy minister for climate change.
A series of delays to the switch-on had previously been blamed on new IT systems and staffing shortages.
The imposition of an average speed zone is something of a throwback to several years ago, when the widening of the motorway west of Newport meant there was a long stretch of M4 punctuated by the distinctive yellow cameras overhead.

When that project was completed, they were eventually replaced by a variable speed limit - cameras on the back of overhead gantries, each of which could be set independently to show a different maximum speed.

But when Mark Drakeford cancelled the M4 relief road project, the expert commission he set up to find alternatives to a Newport bypass said in 2019 the variable speed cameras "often lead to breakdown of flow on the M4 around Newport, especially on the approaches to the Brynglas tunnels".

The commission opted for reinstating the average speed zone, which would encourage drivers to move at a steady 50mph between the Tredegar Park and Coldra junctions, but and although those cameras were installed shortly afterwards, frequent enquiries by the Argus in 2021 and 2022 revealed they had not been switched on.

It wasn't until earlier this month that the Welsh Government announced a switch-on date of November 17, some 20 months after the commission put forward the idea as a "fast-track" method of improving traffic flow on the M4 in Newport.

The government claims the 50mph zone has already had a positive effect on air quality, despite some previous criticism their figures did not take into account the lower traffic volumes on the roads during periods of Covid lockdowns.

Today, Mr Waters said ministers had made "significant progress in bringing emissions levels down in recent years, but we now have to go further and faster".

He added: "We know that slower speed limits are not a popular choice, but we need to do things differently and be bold if we are to stand a chance of tackling climate change."

Superintendent Michael Richards, of Gwent Police, said: "The environmental 50mph speed limits are playing an important part in tackling pollution on some of Wales’ most polluted roads, helping Wales and its communities build a cleaner, safer and healthier future.

"All four Welsh forces are supporting the enforcement of these speed limits."

M4 average speed cameras in Newport. (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency)

By Nicholas Thomas
Reporter

https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23130707.newport-m4-average-speed-cameras-switched-today/

03/11/2022

On this day in Nutty Boy history in 1992, Madness released Madstock! a recording from their concert which took place in August of the same year. The Album peaked at #22 and the single a cover of Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come" peaked at #44.

03/11/2022

The third album by The Jam, was “ALL Mod Cons” which was released on the 3rd of November 1978. The Jam and to a lesser extent the rest of the Mod Revival influenced the look and tone of American SKA and the Mod scene in the UK.