Author: Rhys Gregory

To mark the 15th anniversary of their debut album Tourist History, much loved indie band Two Door Cinema Club have today announced a huge outdoor show for TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle in 2026. The Northern Irish trio – Alex Trimble, Sam Halliday and Kevin Baird – will play Cardiff Castle on Sunday August 2. The historic castle setting will see them play Tourist History in full, alongside hits from across their career. They will be joined on the night by Indie dance band Friendly Fires, while groundbreaking new band 3LIJAH will open the show. Speaking about…

Multi-platinum-selling artist Tom Grennan will bring his electrifying live show to North Wales next summer as part of a run of headline dates. The chart-topping BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated star will head to TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion on Sunday July 5.  Today’s announcement follows a period of immense success for Tom Grennan who celebrated landing his third consecutive UK No. 1 album in August with the release of Everywhere I Went Led Me To Where I Didn’t Want To Be. His unstoppable ascent has seen him sell more than 120,000 tickets in the last 12 months including…

Following completion of construction work, the path between Llanbadarn Fawr and The National Library of Wales will be open for use once again, just in time for Green Libraries Week (27 October – 02 November). Barriers have been removed from this popular path to improve accessibility, and the path has been widened with a new smooth surface making it suitable for shared use by cyclists and pedestrians. The new path has been surfaced with ‘flexipave’ which is a porous material helping surface water to soak away. This material is made from recycled vehicle tyres and this project has helped save…

RSPCA Cymru has welcomed moves from Carmarthenshire County Council to improve dog breeding regulation in the county – and has backed their call for a nationwide review of the law around how dog breeders are licensed. The charity engaged in a consultation exercise from Carmarthenshire Council which looked at how the local authority licenses dog breeding locally. Now, the Council’s Cabinet has endorsed a series of recommendations following a Task and Finish Group review – including to work with local vets to ensure they understand the requirements on licensed breeders, to improve public knowledge about dog breeding locally, and to…

A new collection of short poems by an Aberystwyth academic offers a fresh take on the work of one of Wales’ highest regarded poets.  The newly published English language poems entitled ‘The Green Month’ celebrate the writings of Dafydd ap Gwilym, arguably Wales’s greatest poet. Born in Ceredigion at the start of the 14thcentury, he is acknowledged as one of the most accomplished writers in Europe and a master of the Welsh strict poetic metre, the cywydd. Ap Gwilym’s widely-acclaimed poetry explored love, desire and the natural world with startling frankness and virtuoso wit. Written by Professor Matthew Francis of…

Zip World is turning up the fear factor this Halloween with the return of two of its most spine-chilling events – Ffear Fforest in Betws-y-Coed and Monsters of the Mine in Aberdare. Running until 2nd November, both attractions promise an unforgettable night of adrenaline, screams, and eerie fun. Ffear Fforest – Betws-y-Coed (until 2nd November)Back for another year of chaos, Ffear Fforest is one of North Wales’ most popular Halloween nights out. Set deep in the woods at Zip World Fforest, the experience features the Cursed Coaster, The Nets, and a brand-new Paintball Range, with creepy clowns and sinister surprises…

The Celtic Manor Resort is pulling out all the stops this October half-term with a packed line-up of Halloween-inspired activities for families to enjoy. From pumpkin patches with stunning views to glow-in-the-dark art sessions and ghoulish afternoon teas, there’s something for everyone to get into the spooky spirit. NEW for 2025 – The Pumpkin Patch at Celtic Manor Resort (18 October – 2 November)For the first time, guests can visit a rooftop pumpkin patch at the resort’s Rooftop Terrace. Visitors can pick their perfect pumpkin, carve it on site, and enjoy seasonal treats such as pumpkin spiced lattes and monstrous…

Greenmeadow Community Farm is set to host Halloween fun for all the family this half-term. Running until Sunday 2nd November, there will be a daily line-up of Halloween activities on the farm, from pumpkin carving and spooky crafts in the Farmer’s Den (10:30 – 4:30pm) to the family-favourite tractor ride. Visitors can also book into a special Halloween Show taking place each day, with a magic show, special animal encounters and performances taking place at 12:30pm and 2:30pm throughout the week. For Halloween itself, Friday 31st October, there will be a silent disco in the Haybarn, with frightful tunes at…

As Bonfire Night approaches, excitement builds across Wales for one of the most popular traditions of the year. But while lighting up the sky with fireworks can be spectacular, there are strict rules on what the public can and can’t buy. To help clear up some of the confusion, we spoke to Dave Roberts, Fireworks Consultant at Cardiff Fireworks, one of South Wales’ leading suppliers, who explained the differences between the various firework types and how to stay safe at home. “Fireworks are split into four main categories,” Dave says. “F1, F2, F3 and F4. The general public can buy…

North Wales Police have confirmed they are not actively searching for anyone else following the death of a woman in Prestatyn. An 18-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of murder and is currently being interviewed by detectives. Officers were called to the Morfa area, near Dawson Drive, shortly before 8.40am on Friday, 24 October, where a woman was sadly found dead. Extra police officers have been deployed across Prestatyn to provide reassurance, and this increased presence will continue into the weekend. Superintendent Lee Boycott said:“I can confirm that we are not actively looking for anyone else in connection with…