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South Wales Argus
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Newport events: Music, VE Day celebrations and more
Whether you're looking for a night of music and dance, a family-friendly show, or a celebration of history, Newport has something to offer this weekend. Spring Carnival Party at Legacy Lounge The Spring Carnival Party will take place at Legacy Lounge, Newport, on Saturday, May 10. The venue will be transformed into a Caribbean escape, with free rum punch on arrival and after-club refreshments served from 2.45am. The event will start at 10pm and finish at 4am, with last entry at 1am. DJs Empire Flipz and Pandora will be playing dancehall, reggae, afrobeats, soca, and RnB all night. There will also be free giveaways on the night. Comedy night at Newport Market Elsewhere, comedian Leroy Brito will perform at Newport Market. The comedian, who has toured alongside industry heavyweights such as Mo Gilligan, Rhod Gilbert, and Guz Khan, will be supported by Carwyn Blayney, winner of the 2024 Wales unsigned standup award. The event will be hosted by comedian Huw Davies. It will start at 8pm and run until 11pm, and is suitable for people aged 18 and over. The Worst Princess at the Riverfront For families, the Worst Princess will be performed at The Riverfront on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, at 11.30am and 2pm. Tickets are £14 for adults, £12 for children, £49 for a group of four, and £11 each for a group of 10 or more. The show is made for ages three and above and promises laugh-out-loud comedy, cool puppets, sing-along pop anthems, and a dazzling larger-than-life dragon. Friendly Fox VE Day Celebrations Continuing with the VE Day celebrations, the Friendly Fox in Bassaleg will be hosting a special celebration on Saturday, May 10, at 2pm. The event will feature a real World War Two Jeep, free face painting, and food, drinks, and music. There will also be a fancy dress competition with prizes for both kids and adults. The events promise to bring fun and entertainment to the Newport area, catering to a variety of interests and age groups. More information about each event can be found on the respective organisers' websites.
BBC News
07-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Free parking initiative to boost Worthing high street shops
Residents and visitors can take advantage of free parking in an effort to support high street businesses, says a West Sussex Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) and Worthing Borough Council are working with Hemiko, the developer of the low-carbon project Worthing Heat Network, to encourage people to shop said it agreed with the council to sponsor free parking at the High Street multi-storey car park on the first and last Sunday of the month from April until Rita Garner, Worthing's cabinet member for regeneration, said the council recognised the current climate for high street businesses was "challenging". "We hope the free parking offer will be a great incentive for residents and visitors to come and support Worthing's traders and the many events happening in the town," she said the free parking dates coincided with several free events including the Worthing Street Market Party and VE Day Celebrations on 4 May. A spokesperson said the company had also rescheduled the planned Worthing Heat Network works outside the High Street multi-storey car park, which were originally set to take place from 14 to 17 April. They added this was to avoid impacting businesses in the lead-up to the Easter weekend. The works will be moved to a later date. Chris Horner, project manager at Hemiko, said: "We understand the importance of supporting our local businesses, especially during times of disruption. "By rescheduling our works and sponsoring free parking, we hope to make a positive contribution to growth in the town centre."Hannah Manzaroli, manager of Worthing Town Centre BID, added: "Free parking is a fantastic way to encourage more people to visit, shop, and enjoy everything our businesses have to offer."
