I went behind the scenes at Cardiff’s Christmas pantomime starring Gethin Jones and Owain Wyn Evans and it brought the magic of the theatre to life

I went behind the scenes at Cardiff’s Christmas pantomime starring Gethin Jones and Owain Wyn Evans and it brought the magic of the theatre to life

I am ashamed to say until today, I had never stepped foot in Cardiff’s New Theatre and instead had been a loyal Wales Millennium Centre fan. So when given the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Cardiff’s New Theatre for their Christmas pantomime starring Gethin Jones and Owain Wyn Evans, I was very excited … Read more

Strictly Come Dancing’s Sarah Hadland aims two-word dig at judges as she brands show ‘divisive’

Strictly Come Dancing’s Sarah Hadland aims two-word dig at judges as she brands show ‘divisive’

Strictly Come Dancing finalist Sarah Hadland claimed the ‘divisive’ show’s judges are ‘often irrelevant’. The 53-year-old, most famous for starring on Miranda, has made it through to the final four contestants with professional partner Vito Coppola. The finale takes place tonight (Saturday, December 14) on BBC One at 6pm. She claimed the views of the … Read more

She was attacked by a masked intruder who disguised his voice. But the person who came to her rescue was the villain all along

She was attacked by a masked intruder who disguised his voice. But the person who came to her rescue was the villain all along

In the early morning hours of New Year’s Day 2021, a Georgia woman woke up to a masked intruder in her bedroom. What first seemed like a nightmare to Morgan Metzer quickly became real when the shadowy figure in the doorway suddenly lunged and attacked her. The intruder, who disguised his voice to sound like … Read more

Children left in tears as vicar tells them ‘Santa is not real’

Children left in tears as vicar tells them ‘Santa is not real’

A vicar has apologised after accidentally “ruining” Christmas for children by telling them Santa isn’t real. Rev Paul Chamberlain also told the primary school pupils it was their parents who buy their presents and eat the biscuits they leave out on Christmas Eve. The vicar was taking an RE lesson for ten and eleven-year-olds when … Read more

Headteachers have one simple message for the Welsh Govenment

Headteachers have one simple message for the Welsh Govenment

Larger class sizes, fewer subject choices and fewer support staff to address the mounting mental health, absence and behaviour problems in schools – these are just some of the dire problems outlined by headteachers as they grapple with years of budget cuts. In the week when the Welsh Government announced more cash for education, heads … Read more

Fearne Cotton splits from husband Jesse Wood weeks after tumour news

Fearne Cotton splits from husband Jesse Wood weeks after tumour news

Television presenter Fearne Cotton and musician Jesse Wood have called it quits on their marriage, shortly after celebrating their 10th anniversary. The 43 year old broadcaster, known for her podcasting work, recently revealed the dissolution of her marriage with 48 year old Wood through an Instagram Story post. Fearne wrote: “‘It is with a heavy … Read more

Supporters of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione establish defence fund

Supporters of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione establish defence fund

Luigi Mangione supporters have donated tens of thousands of dollars to “defence funds” set up for him after he was arrested on suspicion of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The anonymous fund “December 4th Legal Committee” surpassed more than $90,000 in donations on the crowdfunding website GiveSendGo by Saturday. The group’s name is an apparent reference to the day … Read more

I tried Costa, Starbucks, Cafe Nero and other festive hot chocolates and one was the clear winner

I tried Costa, Starbucks, Cafe Nero and other festive hot chocolates and one was the clear winner

Christmas brings many things from glittering decorations to manic Christmas shopping to festive ranges. This includes all the high street coffee shops offering their festive menus with everything from coffee, hot chocolates and even matcha given a seasonal twist. I set out to try and rank Costa, Starbucks, Cafe Nero, Greggs, Pret A Manager and … Read more