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Ruth Jones was spotted having a blast while filming the new Gavin and Stacey Christmas special on Tuesday 3 September. Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of her character Nessa as well as Smithy, played by James Corden, after both stars were seen on Barry Island near Cardiff.The excitement reached fever pitch when James shared a photo of Smithy's van earlier this week, teasing the upcoming reunion episode.

Noah Kahan has announced a huge show in Cardiff – scheduled for the same weekend as Glastonbury 2025. Find all the details below.The Grammy-nominated folk-pop star is due to perform at the inaugural edition of the Blackweir Live concert series in the Welsh capital on Friday June 27.It was previously confirmed that Kings Of Leon would be topping the bill at the event on the Sunday (June 29), with support coming from Courteeners.Tickets for Kahan’s Cardiff gig go on general sale at 9:30am GMT next Friday (February 28) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Welsh cities have been dealt a blow in recent research, with one named as the worst staycation spot in the UK and two others following closely behind. The study by insurance comparison site Go Compare ranked Newport as the least appealing city for a staycation in the UK.

Christmas in our home is all about family time, but organising endless festive outings with the kids can be a bit of a challenge. I reckon we've visited our local garden centre five times already... One activity that's a hit with everyone is a light trail.

Skindred have collaborated with Newport County AFC to create a one-off ‘Exiles’ away kit inspired by the Welsh city’s West Indian and ethnic community.The kit sees the band team up with Newport County AFC, the club’s kit suppliers, VX3, and their new official creative partners, Lover’s F.C celebrating the community through its unique Caribbean-flavoured design. The shirts are available for purchase at the club shop in Friars Walk, at the stadium on match days or online here.

James Corden, star and co-writer of Gavin and Stacey, has set tongues wagging with hints that beloved character Uncle Bryn might meet his end this Christmas.The actor, who pens the popular sitcom alongside Ruth Jones, hinted at a sombre turn of events in the much-anticipated Christmas special – the final episode of the series. Uncle Bryn, portrayed by Rob Brydon of Would I Lie To You? fame, has been a staple since the show's 2007 pilot. However, speaking at The Global Gift Gala charity event in London, James teased: "What we were editing today was a very moving and emotional scene at Bryn's funeral.

Rafe Spall (The English, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) will star opposite Kelly Reilly in Sky‘s upcoming crime thriller series Under Salt Marsh. Also joining the cast are Jonathan Pryce (The Crown, Slow Horses), Naomi Yang (Nightsleeper, Wolfe) and Harry Lawtey (Industry, Joker Folie à Deux).

K.J. Yossman “Yellowstone” star Kelly Reilly is set to lead a new Sky Original series created by Claire Oakley. Titled “Under Salt Marsh,” the six-part show is described as a “gripping crime thriller” set in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen, a place caught between towering mountains and a fast-encroaching sea.

Independence activists have owned up to the defacing of road signs in Welsh towns. Recently, a spate of English place names were covered with spray paint on bilingual signs.

Naman Ramachandran The BBC has removed a “Doctor Who” episode featuring former newsreader Huw Edwards from its iPlayer service, while a mural of him has been painted over in his home village, BBC News reports. Upon accessing iPlayer, Variety discovered that the 2022 and 2023 dessert finals of “The Great British Menu,” where Edwards appeared as a judge, have also been removed. These actions come in the wake of Edwards admitting to possessing indecent images of children.

The teenager arrested for the Southport murders was reportedly an “introvert” as a child and “clingy” with his mother, according to shocked former neighbours while another said that in his teenage years he "was never out".

The "wettest" cities in Scotland have been revealed in new research, with two claiming the top spots for the whole of Great Britain.

A couple bought a triangular shaped house nobody else wanted - next to a brothel - and turned it into a property fit enough to be rented out on Airbnb.

The story of an ordinary family caught up in extraordinary circumstances, The Way, follows the fortunes of the Driscoll family who have to flee their hometown due to a civil uprising.The Welsh star-studded cast of this new BBC drama includes Gavin & Stacey actor Steffan Rhodri, who plays the dad of the family, Geoff Driscoll. Steffan took the role after hearing about it from Michael Sheen, one of the show’s creators, who Steffan has been friends with for decades. “I’ve known Michael since I was 16.

Bring Me The Horizon gave their new single ‘Kool-Aid’ its live debut last night (January 9) as they kicked off their 2024 UK and Ireland tour in Cardiff. Find footage and the full setlist below.The Sheffield band took to the stage at the Motorpoint Arena in the Welsh capital where they delivered a 19-song set.

Billy Joel has announced details of a huge upcoming gig in Cardiff – his only show in Europe set for 2024. Find ticket details below.Announced today (December 8), the show will mark the first time that the iconic singer, songwriter and pianist has performed in the Welsh city, and is set to be the only show he will play in the UK and Europe next year.Taking place on August 9, the mammoth live show will see the Piano Man take to the stage at the Principality Stadium and feature support from Chris Isaak.It also marks Joel’s first gig in the UK since his slot at the 2023 edition of the BST Hyde Park concert series in London.

The second season of “Welcome to Wrexham,” which will debut on September 12, has its first teaser online thanks to FX.

Life in Emmerdale has never been without its drama, but in recent weeks, one character who appears to have been at the heart of it, is embittered wife Julie, played by Emma Stansfield, who is seeking justice for her husband Lloyd after he was attacked by Dan Spencer. As regular viewers will know, Lloyd had been harassing Dan’s young daughter Amelia in recent weeks, and even cornered the young mum in the salon after hoping to meet her.

Beyoncé‘s concert last night (May 18).Thousands of fans descended on the Welsh capital’s Principality Stadium on Wednesday for the music icon’s first UK date of her ‘Renaissance’ world tour.Ahead of the show, South Wales police said the facial recognition technology would be used in Cardiff city centre, but not at the stadium itself, to help identify people wanted for “priority offences” (via The BBC).They added that it would be used “to support policing in the identification of persons wanted for priority offences… to support law enforcement… and to ensure the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons”.“Facial Recognition is not a condition of entry and it will not be on the stadium footprint,” a spokesperson said.However, the technology has been criticised by human rights campaigners due to concern about racial bias.South Wales Police added that the biometric data won’t be stored of anyone who is not on a watch list, and is instead immediately deleted.The same technology was used at the King’s Coronation where campaigners expressed similar human rights concerns.Daragh Murray, a senior lecturer of law at Queen Mary University in London, told The Guardian that he found it “very hard to believe that it could be useful at a concert, or at a rugby match”.“But given the really significant interference with human rights, I think it’s up to the police to provide a really compelling argument as to why it’s necessary.”The UK leg of Beyoncé’s world tour continues this week in Edinburgh (20), followed by Sunderland (23).

Paul Rudd was drinking pints in a pub in Wrexham and posing for photos with fans ahead of a crucial football match.

Actor turned football club owner, Ryan Reynolds has reportedly bought a £1.5million house just outside of Wrexham in Wales following the success of the football club. The Deadpool star, 46, bought Wrexham FC with fellow actor friend Rob McElhenney in November 2020, through the company through the RR McReynolds Company LLC. Since then, the Canadian actor has often been spotted in and around the Welsh town, and has now reportedly bought a house in the area, a source told The Sun.