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Katherine Jenkins is the latest celeb to take part in the ice bucket challenge, which has seen everyone from David Beckham to George Bush embrace the fundraising trend. The Neath mezzo soprano, who had received multiple nominations, shared the video on her Twitter page and urged fans to donate to Macmillan, her charity of choice. In the vid, Kath is …

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yes, you heard it from you mum, but that’s because it was right and she was smart. If you spotted yesterday’s ultimate bacon buttie – and perhaps whipped one up yourself – no doubt you’re still in paroxysms of joy. In fact, the only think missing was a cup of coffee …

A chapter from Cardiff-born author Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been published for the first time – 50 years after it was cut from the final version. The missing chapter was intended to be the fifth entry in the novel and contains different characters from those in the final publication. Colourful descriptions of an extra room buried …

Planners at the ready, Big School is back for a brand new term bursting with staff room shenanigans and student drama that’ll have you questioning your education. With the summer holidays coming to a close, it’s only fitting that the goings on at Greybridge School returned to our screens. Now in its second series, the witty one-liners are out in …

When it comes to the paranormal Yvette Fielding and the Most Haunted team are ghost hunting professionals, having scared us all senseless for nearly a decade. Of course, there is always going to be questions asked about whether the footage captured is altered or staged to suit the scene. So the fact that Bridgend rockers Bullet For My Valentine asked …

Herbs and spices are a chef’s best friend, no question. But the little jars of colourful flavourings and piquant seasonings can give a deathly fright to those of us who have less than a full grasp of what’s going on in the kitchen. Ian Butt was never frightened of the magic of this world of flavour. The businessman grew up …

Sherlock star Martin Freeman has revealed that the fourth series of the detective show will be full of surprises. The clue was dropped following an incredible night at the Emmy Awards for the show which saw wins for both Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch as well as writer Steven Moffat. “It’s going to be full of surprises for you, and for …

Sherlock star Martin Freeman has revealed that the fourth series of the detective show will be full of surprises. The clue was dropped following an incredible night at the Emmy Awards for the show which saw wins for both Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch as well as writer Steven Moffat. “It’s going to be full of surprises for you, and for …

View gallery “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ View gallery   What is it? Open Doors is an annual celebration of the country’s architecture and heritage. It’s one of the largest volunteer events in Wales and sees hundreds of buildings and attractions offer free entry and activities to the public. Funded and organised by Cadw, it’s …

Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love has been named the greatest guitar riff of all time. In a list of the top 100, it beat rock legend contenders such as Metallica, Nirvana and The White Stripes to the top spot. The top five guitar riffs are completed by Guns ‘N’ Roses’ Sweet Child O’ Mine at two, AC/DC’s Back in Black …