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I might be getting a new kitchen. Girlies, you would be proud of my steadfastness. Four years of dropped hints as heavy as an American fridge and the end is possibly in sight. Glossy cream storage beyond my wildest dreams. We have been to see a kitchen shop man. He clickety-clicked his computer and there was my longed-for vision. “And …

Torchwood star Gareth David-Lloyd appears in a new film warning of the dangers of drugs like mephedrone. The Good Drug Dealer, also starring actor Darren Evans, is a 60-minute film focusing on the impact of drugs like meow meow across Wales. It is directed by Peter Watkins-Hughes who was also behind the 2009 YouTube hit ‘Cow’ which highlighted the dangers …

It’s commonly thought that sci-fi visionary HG Wells was the first writer to broach the idea of a time travel in his famed book The Time Machine. However, way before Doctor Who it was Spanish writer Enrique Gaspar whose novel El Anacronopete, which features a time machine, beat Wells’ book into print – predating him by some five years. Nevertheless, …

Steve McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave leads the UK charge for Oscar glory after picking up a handful of nominations including best actor, best director and best picture. The film, which has already garnered 10 Bafta nominations, was crowned best movie drama at the Golden Globes earlier this week. Its stars, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender, were nominated for best …

Fans will be going wild for Katherine Jenkins’ latest concert, which they watch from deep in the forest. The crossover classical singer will be appearing at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire as part of the Forestry Commission’s Forest Live concert calendar, it has been announced. Forest Live is a musical programme organised by the Forestry Commission, where the income generated from …

The BBC tweeted a photo of Peter Capaldi on the set of Doctor Who, with co-star Jenna Coleman. Series 8 of Doctor Who has started filming in Cardiff. This will mark the first full outing of Capaldi as the doctor, following his brief appearance in the Christmas Special. Hopefully Capaldi will have more luck on the set of Doctor Who …

January is traditionally a great time to pick up a bargain, but amid the clamour and excitement of the sales, one thing that very rarely gets discounted is art. A gallery in Cardiff is bucking the trend this year by offering its first ever sale. Running from January 2 to 31, the stock room sale at Fountain Fine Art will …

Outdoor play and experiences are a vital part of our children’s development. Headlines about inactivity and rising obesity levels are raising the need for children to get out and about more. All this is why the Cardiff Outdoor Activities Team (Coat) has joined up with the National Trust to deliver their scheme called ‘50 Things to do Before You Are …

Keeping little ones entertained is no easy feat, particularly in the run up to Christmas when excitement levels reach an all-time high. But Sherman Cymru’s beautifully-crafted seasonal offering for the youngest of theatre goers manages to capture their imaginations for an hour or so at least. And while they’re being thoroughly entertained, they’re also subconsciously learning about accepting a new …

Jimmy Osmond has a message for panto-goers this Christmas: ‘No more Mr Nice Guy.’ Because everyone’s favourite singing Osmond has ditched the clean-cut image and, like a Mormon Darth Vader, turned to the dark side to treat Welsh family audiences to his star turn as Captain Hook in this year’s Swansea panto, Peter Pan. And, you know what? He does …