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All the biggest gigs and events in Swansea this summer
Swansea
This is your complete guide to summer events across Swansea this year
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A night with Elbow at Cardiff Castle, goosebumps and all
Cardiff Castle
You can't really describe Guy Garvey's voice as anything but lovely
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Unsung chocolate box town is like if Disney did Ye Olde England and is just 1 hour from Wales
Travel
This ancient market town is like stepping into the pages of a story book and there's so much to see around it
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I stayed overnight in a surreal Welsh Village with no residents and this is what happened after dark
Travel
Want Wales without the crowds? Stay overnight in this eccentric, empty village by the sea
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'No trees to pee behind' The most baffling Tripadvisor reviews of Wales' best attractions
Travel
Turns out, not everyone is as enchanted by Wales as we are.....
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The Waverley paddle steamer returns to Wales for summer sailings
Events
The Waverley has been sailing for 50 years and is back in Wales this month
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First look inside The Coach and Horses, the new venture from the people behind Custom House and Le Monde
Restaurants
The building is currently undergoing a complete transformation
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Luxury hot chocolate cafe Knoops confirms Cardiff opening date
Food and drink
The menu's based on chocolate percentages ranging from 28% white to 100% dark
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Trendy Korean beauty retailer Pureseoul to open first Welsh store in Cardiff
Shopping
Its arrival is the latest in a line-up of new names coming to the city
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Village loses only pub as venue shuts after four years
Pubs
The Cokeworks, which was the only pub in Beddau, Rhondda Cynon Taf, has closed its doors for the final time
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This is when Swansea's Slim Chickens is opening
Swansea
The chain has also confirmed that the first 30 customers through the door will receive a free portion of its famous chicken tenders
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I did this easy Welsh hike and ended up swimming under a huge waterfall
Travel
These impressive falls lie at the northern tip of Lake Vyrnwy within an RSPB Reserve
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Plan for seafood restaurant near top Welsh beach approved
Pembrokeshire
A new seafood restaurant is set to open in a Pembrokeshire seaside village after the planners gave the go-ahead
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Oasis fans handed special request by the creator of Peaky Blinders
Oasis
Oasis fans are being asked to share personal stories about a song that holds 'deep meaning' to them
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Welsh seaside town with cobbled streets and an ancient pub features in Death Valley
Vale of Glamorgan
Viewers of the show may have spotted this Vale of Glamorgan seaside town within the first few seconds of Death Valley's recent episode when a car drove through its streets as it headed to the church for a wedding
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28 restaurants in Wales with the most amazing views
Restaurants
Settle down for a delectable dinner with a view to match
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7 absolutely stunning things you need to eat in Cardiff right now
Food and drink
We've rounded up some of our fave eats going into June and summer is really heating up
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Guide to Oasis at Principality Stadium 2025
Oasis
Oasis are kicking off their reunion tour in Cardiff and here is everything you need to know
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Food & Drink
Restaurants
I queued with more than 100 people hoping to try Fowl and Fury's new restaurant
Fowl and Fury has officially opened its second site and were offering their famous chicken sandos for £2 to a select group of people
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Restaurants and businesses with a zero food hygiene rating in Wales
Restaurants
'We’ve realised the tough way that despite our best efforts, they weren’t enough,' said one grocer after landing a zero-star rating
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Popular pies 'unsafe to eat' as customers told what to do
Food and drink
The well-known piemaker has had an error that could mean pies being consumed too late
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10 award-winning supermarket wines you must try this summer — including a £7 bottle of red
Wine
It turns out some of the world's best wines could be hiding in your local supermarket, according to the results of the 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition
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Gin-lovers invited to apply for 'perfect role' sipping cocktails
Food & Drink
The candidate will learn how to makew cocktails and sample more than 30 gins
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Travel
Travel
12 brilliant SUP paddleboarding locations to try in Wales
What could be better than getting a core workout on the water whilst watching the world go by?
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Full list of 20mph roads where you live in Wales set to return to 30mph
20mph speed limit
Councils across Wales are consulting with residents about changes to the speed limit
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Center Parcs reviewed - a weekend as relaxing or exciting as you want it to be
Travel
The parcs offer a slice of calm in the heart of the UK and Ireland, with six locations to choose from
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'No trees to pee behind' The most baffling Tripadvisor reviews of Wales' best attractions
Travel
Turns out, not everyone is as enchanted by Wales as we are.....
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Man 'arrested' after Welsh dad left fighting for life in Thailand
Travel
'It is a terrible situation. Especially when Ashton is so far away, we do feel helpless'
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Family & Kids
Noah's Ark Charity
She was a baby when hospital staff saved her life, now she's come 'full circle'
'It was really surreal, this was so strange, I have to be the carer now and not be the patient'
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BBC Morning Live's Gethin Jones set to star in Cardiff's Christmas panto
Gethin Jones
Gethin Jones will be joining two other well-known Welsh broadcasters in this year's Christmas pantomime held in Cardiff's New Theatre.
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Welsh star opens new local skatepark in Cardiff
Cardiff
The new 1,000m2 East Side skatepark opened today, the first of many hoped for the city over the next decade
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Vet urges owners of popular dog breed to make one check regularly
Dogs
A veterinarian is providing health tips for owners of this beloved small dog breed
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Hundreds gather to watch the Red Arrows fly over Wales
Cardiff Airport
People in south Wales were delighted by the visit of the Red Arrows
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Shopping
Travel
Butlin's major holiday park revamp with brand new attractions and deals from £69
With a massive sale on all breaks across 2025 and 2026 , there's never been a better time to discover what's new at Butlin's
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Roman's bestselling raincoat, perfect for unpredictable weather, now 45% off
Fashion
The Rain Resistant Hooded Jacket from Roman comes in two colour options and is designed to keep you dry in style, with a convenient hood and two handy front pockets with popper fastenings
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Maya Jama's go-to skincare duo is now available for less than £3 with little-known stack
Beauty
Maya Jama is known for her glowing skin and flawless makeup - and it turns out that the TV presenter is a fan of affordable skincare brand CeraVe, which is currently on offer at Superdrug
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Tech review round-up: Groov-e Wave Glow, PuK Gaming, Seenda Creative Keyboard, QDOS Apple Watch Strap Bundle and PowerLoop
Shopping
Up your mobile gaming, kit out your Apple Watch and much more
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Review: iFi Go Link Max brings you hi-res audio on the move
Shopping
Mini DAC unlocks the true potential of your playlist
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Music & Nightlife
Oasis
Liam Gallagher slams council for suggesting Oasis fans are 'drunk and fat'
The frontman said 'I’d leave town that day if I was any of you lot'
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All the biggest gigs and events in Swansea this summer
Swansea
This is your complete guide to summer events across Swansea this year
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A night with Elbow at Cardiff Castle, goosebumps and all
Cardiff Castle
You can't really describe Guy Garvey's voice as anything but lovely
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Snow Patrol light up Cardiff Castle as summer season of gigs gets underway
Cardiff Castle
The thunderstorms stayed away for the first gig the summer at the beautiful setting
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People fear student favourite Gassy's in Cardiff is set to close but the truth is different
Cardiff
Eagle-eyed patrons spotted a sign at the much loved pub, suggesting that they were closing - but all was not as it seemed
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Theatre
New Theatre
Peppa Pig stage show where Mummy Pig has her new baby is coming to Cardiff
Peppa Pig's Big Family Show is coming to Cardiff
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Paul Whitehouse spotted having 'best night out' in Cardiff
Cardiff
The comedian was celebrating his birthday at a city restaurant
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Wales Millennium Centre announce 2026 Christmas show with special link to Cardiff
Wales Millennium Centre
The Wales Millennium Centre has announced their hotly anticipated 2026 Christmas show
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Hot Chicks review: Powerful play an important message to parents on dangers of drug gangs
Swansea Grand
Cardiff-born playwright Rebecca Jade Hammond's 75-minute show issues a warning on the dangers for young people in society
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Parents in Wales being warned of 'very real danger' to children from drug gangs in powerful message
Crime
A critically-acclaimed play explores how 'chicken shop gangs' are recruiting children to deal drugs and be part of organised crime gangs, with the offer of free food
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Film
Cardiff
Watch Star Wars and The Greatest Showman under the stars in Cardiff Castle this summer
Are you looking for something different to do with your little ones? Well, why not try an outdoor cinema in the heart of the capital city.
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Fifty Shades Darker director James Foley dies aged 71 after years-long cancer battle
Entertainment
James Foley, the acclaimed American film director, is best known for his work on the Fifty Shades franchise, and also worked on notable projects such as Glengarry Glen Ross and the Netflix series House of Cards
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Jurassic World Rebirth's Welsh director's secret tribute to Steven Spielberg classic
Steven Spielberg
Gareth Edward's Jurassic World Rebirth will be released on July 2
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Havoc's Tom Hardy 'swore blind' he did a genuine Welsh accent in movie - until he found out he didn't
Entertainment
The actor had based the Welsh accent on a man he knew, who turned out to be English
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Louis Theroux's health battle and Hollywood A-lister cousin
TV documentaries
Louis Theroux has candidly opened up about his health battle on social media saying he'll soon look like The Rock.
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20mph speed limit
Full list of 20mph roads where you live in Wales set to return to 30mph
Councils across Wales are consulting with residents about changes to the speed limit
Lorraine Kelly's favourite M&S sandals offer designer style at a fraction of the price
Lorraine Kelly
The ITV presenter has been bringing us some serious summer style inspiration with her choice of footwear and they're a total bargain too
12 of the best pictures as thousands take part in Barry Island's biggest ever 10k
Barry
More than 4,300 runners signed up to take part in the popular race
This coastal city break has ancient walls, beaches and flights from Cardiff
Travel
This incredible UNESCO World Heritage city has beaches and cobbled streets, and you can fly there from Cardiff
I went to Wales' biggest free Welsh-language festival and one thing really stood out
Welsh language
Tafwyl is for everyone and you do not have to be a fluent Welsh speaker to enjoy what's on offer
Welsh language
The best pictures as Welsh-language festival Tafwyl attracts thousands
Families enjoyed music, food and arts at the biggest free festival celebrating Cymraeg
12 of the best pictures as thousands take part in Barry Island's biggest ever 10k
Barry
More than 4,300 runners signed up to take part in the popular race
Couple who wanted to create safe space for LGBTQ+ community open Merthyr's first gay bar
Merthyr Tydfil
Freya Curtis and Kate Bailey knew what it was like not to have a safe space as LGBTQ+ people growing up in a small town, so they created their own
Liam Gallagher slams council for suggesting Oasis fans are 'drunk and fat'
Oasis
The frontman said 'I’d leave town that day if I was any of you lot'
Butlin's major holiday park revamp with brand new attractions and deals from £69
Travel
With a massive sale on all breaks across 2025 and 2026 , there's never been a better time to discover what's new at Butlin's
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Llanelli
Body of man found at North Dock in Llanelli
Police say images of the incident are 'circulating online' and urged people not to share them
Love Island star unmasked as 'business brain' behind drug cartel
Courts
"The devil works hard, but Barbie works harder"
Woman calls for sunbed ban after stage four cancer diagnosis, age 23
Health
Lily used a sunbed fewer than 10 times to get a 'base tan' before a holiday
Mum died in 15,000ft skydive tragedy as partner and son watched in horror
Real Life
Belinda Taylor, 48, was killed instantly when she and her instructor plummeted 15,000ft to the ground at an airfield in Devon
DWP confirms exact date of birth you need to receive 2025 winter fuel payment
Department for Work and Pensions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that millions of people who had the benefit axed last winter will get it this year
Real Life
Our toddler was given five years to live but he didn't show any serious symptoms that whole time
'My son died on Valentine's Day. It's awful others don't have support we did'
Heartbroken parents pay tribute after girl, 11, knocked down by van
UK News
Elemei has been described as 'our baby girl, our life and soul'
Jessie J gives update on cancer battle at final show before surgery
Jessie J
The singer-songwriter has had three number one songs in the UK singles charts
Major change to salt and sugar levels in UK food
Food and drink
Food manufactuirers are calling for a change in the rules
House prices fall as sellers told they will need to 'be realistic'
Property news
House prices usually rise in June, but the rules have changed this year