Why is Wales called Wales?
Explore how Anglo‑Saxon and Brythonic roots forged the name Wales and why a “‑land” suffix never appeared.
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Charlotte Church’s Dreaming centre adds final retreat before pause
The Dreaming announces a last‑minute WITCH retreat and an indefinite pause from Dec 2026, after hosting over 3,000 guests since 2023.
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Councillors demand PCB testing at Ty Llwyd lay‑by after TV expose
Ynysddu councillors urge Caerphilly Council to test a lay‑by near Ty Llwyd quarry after a documentary revealed PCB levels 140 times above background.
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Joanna Page returns to Barry Island for new Shift the Thrift series
Joanna Page leads the second series of Shift the Thrift, travelling to 12 UK towns and returning to Barry Island to hunt charity‑shop treasures for local causes.
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Drakeford urges abolition of Wales Office after 25 years of devolution
First Minister Mark Drakeford says it’s time to scrap the Wales Office, citing decades of devolution and existing evidence for further powers transfer.
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Tom Cullen lands lead ITV role in The Party
Cullen, known to audiences for his turn as John Palmer in the BBC series The Gold and as Ser Luthor Largent in the HBO fantasy House of the…
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Cwmdu celebrates 25 years of Apple Day with cider and dancing
The village of Cwmdu marked its 25th Apple Day with fresh cider, folk music, Morris dancing and a host of apple‑themed competitions, highlighting community spirit.
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Ceredigion chefs under the spotlight in new series
Two Ceredigion chefs feature in Apple TV’s “Knife Edge”, revealing the pressure of Michelin pursuits and a dramatic hygiene rating turnaround at Ynyshir.
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Climate‑change drama The Woman on the Hill heads to Aberporth
Mercury Theatre brings The Woman on the Hill to Aberporth Village Hall, spotlighting coastal climate challenges and community resilience.
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