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Gwent Radio

Gwent Radio

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Gwent Radio is a local independent radio station for Newport and the wider Gwent area, broadcasting classic hits, specialist music shows and presenter-led programming on DAB+ and online.

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About Gwent Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

  • DAB+ – Available on DAB+ across Newport, Chepstow and the wider Gwent area
  • Online – Listen live on Radio Player UK and via the official Gwent Radio website
  • App & Smart Speakers – Also available on mobile, app-based listening and smart speakers

Gwent Radio does not try to be trendy nonsense, which is exactly why it works. It is a proper local station built around Newport and the wider Gwent area, and the whole thing leans into presenter-led radio rather than anonymous automated filler. The music policy is broad and familiar, with classic hits and oldies sitting alongside specialist music shows, which gives it more personality than a lot of small stations that just loop safe songs and call it a format.

What makes the station stronger than a lot of weak local efforts is the sheer amount of actual programming. Gwent Radio pushes a packed schedule with named presenters and themed shows right across the week, from retro and decade shows through to soul, Beatles, rock and album-based programmes. That matters because it means the station sounds alive. It feels like a place where presenters care about what they are playing, not just a stream ticking over in the background.

For listeners in Newport and Gwent, the appeal is simple: a station that sounds local, accessible and rooted in the area, while still giving enough variety to stay interesting. Breakfast-style listening is only part of the picture here. The station’s real strength is the depth of its line-up and its community feel. If someone wants a South Wales local station with classic music, specialist shows and a genuine local identity, Gwent Radio has a stronger case than most.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Stan Berry - The Stan & Ray Experience: Hosts The Stan & Ray Experience on Saturday and Monday mornings, bringing long-standing Newport radio experience and a classic local style to the station.
  • Terry Theobald - Theo on Gwent Radio: Presents Theo on Gwent Radio on Wednesday and Friday evenings, mixing rock, pop, punk, funk, reggae and a deliberately unpredictable music selection.
  • Jeremy Rees - Retro Records: Hosts Retro Records, a recurring show in the schedule built around classic tracks and a strong old-school music radio feel.
  • Alister Wheeldon - The Pulse / Super Gold 50s / Super Gold 60s / Lift Off: One of the station’s most prominent voices, fronting several regular shows across the schedule including The Pulse and its decade-based gold shows.
  • Geoff Dorsett - Supersonic 70s / Solid Gold 60s / Kick Up The 80s / Pump Up The 90s: A major part of the schedule with multiple themed shows covering several decades and giving the station a strong specialist music backbone.
  • Neil Greaves - Guilty Pleasure 45s: Presents Guilty Pleasure 45s, one of the station’s named retro music shows across the weekday schedule.
  • Peter Marsham - The Beatles Box / Greatest Songs of All Time: Hosts Beatles and classic-song themed shows, helping give Gwent Radio more depth than a basic local hits station.

Contact Information

Postal address:
Gwent Radio Dab Ltd
268 Corporation Road
Newport
Gwent
South Wales
NP19 0DZ
Email: gwentradiostation@gmail.com
Website: https://www.gwentradio.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gwentradio/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwentradio/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/GwentRadio

Gwent Radio FAQ

What is Gwent Radio?
Gwent Radio is a local independent radio station serving Newport and the wider Gwent area with classic hits, specialist music shows and presenter-led programming.

How can I listen to Gwent Radio live?
You can listen live on Radio Player UK, through the official Gwent Radio website, on DAB+, and via mobile, app-based and smart speaker listening.

Where is Gwent Radio based?
Gwent Radio is based at 268 Corporation Road, Newport, Gwent, South Wales, NP19 0DZ.

What kind of music does Gwent Radio play?
Gwent Radio plays a broad mix of classic hits and oldies, alongside specialist shows covering styles and decades including the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, rock, soul and Beatles music.

Which presenters and shows are on Gwent Radio?
Named presenters and shows include Stan Berry on The Stan & Ray Experience, Terry Theobald on Theo on Gwent Radio, Jeremy Rees on Retro Records, Alister Wheeldon on The Pulse and Super Gold shows, Geoff Dorsett on his decade strands, Neil Greaves on Guilty Pleasure 45s and Peter Marsham on The Beatles Box.