Things that made me: KATHERINE JENKINS on crying at BARBIE, naked TV shows & her Welsh gin
From watching naked people on telly to Tudor fangirling to producing her own Welsh gin, Cygnet 22, there’s much more to Katherine Jenkins than singing.
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Lorraine Kelly’s THE ISLAND SWIMMER dives into the cold-water swimming community
Lorraine Kelly certainly has a way with words – and with her debut novel The Island Swimmer, she has now added the title of author to her bow.
Breaking down barriers: how ActivAvenue makes health & wellness accessible to all
ActivAvenue, a groundbreaking online platform is revolutionising the way we approach wellness by making it accessible and inclusive for everyone.
What is the future of Cymru?
Journalist and now author Rhys Thomas has had the not-insignificant task of thinking about the country’s future for a new book, The Future Of Wales. Here, he talks about that process and its results.
Techniquest’s LOVE ON THE BRAIN: an edutaining date night playground for adults
For Valentine’s Day week, Techniquest’s adults-only events get a special V-Day edition, ‘Love On The Brain’, giving date night an edutainment twist.
Five of Wales’ best new coffee shops
Wales’ speciality coffee scene is booming, with a flurry of fresh coffee shops and roasteries popping up across the country.
The romantic proposal restaurant giving BLACK MIRROR a run for its money
ApoteoSurprise is a French marriage proposal company with its heart set on providing an array of extravagancies in lieu of merely popping the proverbial question - including in space.
Brimming with rustic French charm (and food), THE TASTE OF THINGS is this year’s most romantic film
Full of rustic French charm and an earthy tranquality, The Taste Of Things is a genuinely heart- and soul-warming pick this Valentine’s Day.
How to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month in Wales this February
For those who wish to enter into the spirit of LGBTQ History Month this February, we highlight some queer-friendly events taking place, as well as groups and spaces for any time of the year.
Blessed be!: accompanying skeletal Welsh folk icon Mari Lwyd around Cardigan
The appearance of ancient Welsh folkloric icon the Mari Lwyd and her retinue in Cardigan's pubs instils a mixture of fear and excitement this January.
Game of Gnomes: board game bliss in the heart of Rhondda’s gaming community
Embark on a gaming adventure at Game of Gnomes, Rhondda's vibrant board game cafe for community and nostalgia.
Gaming: 2024’s indie release radar
2023 has been an incredible year for the Indie games market. Hari Berrow previews some of the most exciting indie titles for the year ahead.
WOMEN AND THE MINERS’ STRIKE: new book sheds light on complex role of women
Florence Sutcliffe-Braithwaite and Natalie Thomlinson, authors of Women And The Miners’ Strike 1984–1985, suggest the strike's political, social and cultural impact has been overstated, especially concerning women.
‘Tis the season to be vegan: how to have a plant-based Christmas
Shift toward cruelty-free and environmentally conscious choices this Christmas – in what you eat, buy, cook and give.
Good causes to support this Christmas in Wales
With the season of giving in mind and the cost of living crisis, here are six appeals across Wales to donate to during the holidays.
How to have a low-impact Christmas
From binning uneaten food to dumping used trees in landfills come January, Christmas is one of the most wasteful holidays. Here's how to make it more eco-friendly.
Ditch New Year’s resolutions: enhance the life you have
Sarah-Jane Outten wonders why we are expected to reinvent ourselves every 12 months. What if you like who you are already, and just want to enhance what you already have?
From gender identity to escapism, essay collection CRITICAL HITS explores gaming in a whole new way
Those who’ve never thought about video games in a critical, introspective light before may never play them the same way again after reading Critical Hits.
Christmas crackers: your festive events guide
Moving into December and January, a roundup of theatre, pantos, concerts, festivals and more taking place in the Yuletide build-up and aftermath.
“Doing good in any capacity is important”: WILL YOUNG on raising awareness of animal testing in Britain
Will Young spoke to Buzz about a cause close to his heart – the breeding of puppies for medical science purposes, and his petition to outlaw it.
PENDERYN distillers, blenders and managers explain why Welsh whisky is women’s work
Three Penderyn Distillery staff – master blender Aista Phillips, distiller Bethan Lewis and general manager Laura Davies – discusspuncturing the spirit’s blokey image.
THE RED LION: Vale Of Glamorgan roadside inn offers good non-trad pub cooking
Customer-focused, friendly and good, The Red Lion in Bonvilston has been around for hundreds of years and will doubtless continue.
BWCABUS: the fight to save this crucial transport service in rural Wales
The Bwcabus debate in mid and west Wales has opened up a can of worms about the funding of public services. Julia Deli reports on the campaign, from the position of an involved party.
Take a culinary journey through British food history with STUFFED
Calling all foodies! Stuffed: A History Of Good Food And Hard Times In Britain is an eye-opening, mouthwatering tour de force of a culinary encyclopaedia.