A cemetery caretaker who has spent the past decade giving away all his things as part of an extreme minimalism experiment says he now has 170 possessions left, and plans to get that down to 100. Axel Radstrom has got rid of his sofa, TV and all of his kitchen furniture. Day-by-day Axel, 36, is … Read more
Scores of schools have been shut on Friday, January 10 in Wales due to the persistent icy conditions. A yellow warning for ice remains active until 10am, posing driving hazards due to treacherous roads. The Met Office has provided insights and said there could be as much as 2-4cm of snow in some areas. The … Read more
As each episode of BBC’s The Traitors passes, the Round Table discussions become increasingly tense – and last night’s was no different. In the episode that aired on Thursday (January 9) emotions ran high as the players raised their suspicions about Tyler, who had repeatedly changed his mind about who he thought could be a … Read more
A new group singing project is starting in Newport for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. The pilot project, named ParkinSings, is a collaboration between Parkinson’s UK Cymru and social enterprise Choirs For Good. It aims to provide an opportunity for those with Parkinson’s and their carers to enjoy the benefits of community singing. The … Read more
Plans for a £250m holiday resort on Holy Island off Anglesey have been revealed with the first of nearly 500 lodges being ready for holidaymakers this summer. Southport-based asset management company, the Seventy Ninth Group, has acquired a 200-acre site for the scheme. The Penrhos site, which was once proposed for a similar holiday lodge … Read more
A new six-part drama starring Doc Martin’s Martin Clunes is set to hit screens this January, ITV have announced. Out There, follows Martin Clunes as farmer Nathan Williams confronted with dark forces creeping into his rural community. In the series, Nathan is grieving the death of his wife two years prior as he embarks on … Read more
The Welsh actor Michael Sheen has announced he has taken on a new role as the artistic director for the new institution, Welsh National Theatre. On Friday, January 10, the Port Talbot-born actor, who is known for his role as Tony Blair in the 2006 film The Queen and as Brian Clough in the 2009 … Read more
Britain should learn from Ukraine’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the battlefield against Russia, a committee of MPs has said. Kyiv is using AI technology in drones to analyse intelligence and to assess combat against Vladimir Putin’s forces, the Commons’ Defence Committee said. By contrast, AI is “under-developed and requires cultivation” by the Ministry … Read more
Oscar-winning actor and director Mel Gibson has revealed his home was lost in the Los Angeles wildfires while he was away recording a podcast interview with Joe Rogan. The Mad Max star, 69, described the loss as “emotional” and “devastating”, but attempted to remain upbeat as he said his family were “happy and healthy and … Read more
-Credit:Getty Images These are your rugby headlines on Friday, January 10. England tipped to win tug-of-war with Wales for huge talent England are tipped to win the battle with Wales over rising star Kepu Tuipulotu following a recent amendment in World Rugby eligibility rules. According to The Telegraph, the rule change, which has seemingly left … Read more