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Cadw to host Easter events across North Wales heritage sites
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (444+ words) Cadw has unveiled its Easter programme of heritage events set to take place across North Wales. Kate Roberts, chief executive of Cadw, said: "The Easter break is a brilliant opportunity for families to explore the remarkable history that surrounds them....
Oscars 2026: Who are the potential history-makers and record-breakers?
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (679+ words) This year's Academy Awards could deliver some landmark firsts in the long history of the contest, as well as potentially setting a handful of records. The American horror film Sinners has already broken new ground by clocking up a total…...
James McAvoy ‘really proud’ of directorial debut California Schemin’
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (400+ words) James McAvoy says he is "really proud" of an upcoming biopic movie that marked his directorial debut. The actor-turned-director steered the ship with California Schemin, based on the true story of Bilibil N Brains, a Dundonian rap duo who feigned…...
Meet the orangutan hosting the classic TV show
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (449+ words) An orangutan will host a classic television show. Gareth Ulysses Llew Pongo will take centre stage as host of the March 14 episode of S4C's Noson Lawen, a Welsh-language variety programme produced by Caernarfon-based Cwmni Da. It is the only variety…...
Ruth Jones and Freida McFadden among British Book Award nominees
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (703+ words) Gavin And Stacey star Ruth Jones and The Housemaid author Freida McFadden are among the writers nominated for author of the year at this year's British Book Awards. Welsh actress and comedian Jones is best known for co-creating the hit…...
Renowned male voice choir to celebrate Wales’s patron saint at Ruthin concert
1+ week, 3+ day ago (332+ words) RUTHIN will host a concert with a renowned male voice choir to celebrate Wales's patron saint this weekend. Cor Godre'r Aran, from Llanuwchllyn, will be appearing at Ruthin's Theatr John Ambrose on March 7, as part of the efforts of Ruthin's…...
YouTuber blown away by St Asaph — and by the breakfast he found at Milo’s
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (304+ words) The high'energy content creator, known for his street tours and no'nonsense food reviews, visited St Asaph for a new video that has already been watched more than 23,000 times. What begins as a casual wander quickly turns into a warm, affectionate…...
Mariah Carey wows crowds with Italian song at Winter Olympics opening ceremony
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (259+ words) US singer Mariah Carey has stunned crowds with a performance of an Italian song during the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. The star, 56, took to the stage at the San Siro Stadium in Milan to kick off the sporting event. Carey…...
John Bishop looks back on North Wales football days as he promotes new film
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (324+ words) John Bishop has spoken about his time playing football in North Wales, recalling spells with Caernarfon Town, Holywell Town and Rhyl during a new interview on BBC Radio Wales. The comedian appeared on Bronwen Lewis's programme to promote Is This…...
Rivals stars among guests at memorial service celebrating Jilly Cooper’s life
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (615+ words) Friends of Dame Jilly Cooper are arriving at a memorial service to celebrate her life in central London. Dame Jilly died unexpectedly in October, aged 88, after sustaining injuries from a fall. A service will take place on Friday morning at…...