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X Factor finalist and ex-hairdresser Marcus Collins spoke to WalesOnline about his role in the musical Hairspray, on now at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. Marcus Collins marks his musical theatre debut in the current tour of the show, playing the leading role of Seaweed Stubbs. Hairspray is at the WMC until 29 June.  

A taxi driver’s ‘own actions’ played a part in his accidental death after being thrown out of a Cardiff  pub, a coroner said. An inquest into the death of Lyn Prosser, 43, was told he was aggressive and had a look of “vacant intensity” when he took exception to being asked to leave the O’Neills pub on St Mary Street …

Neil Jenkins has hailed the work of the Lions’ kickers ahead of Saturday’s crunch second Test against the Wallabies. Leigh Halfpenny has led the way going for goal on tour, but Owen Farrell reminded everyone how deadly he is in the 35-0 win against the Rebels on Tuesday. And Jenkins, who was only drafted in as a coach with the …

Developers and operators of onshore wind farms in Wales took a step towards shoring up public support yesterday by signing a declaration committing them to help secure long-term benefits for the communities that host wind farms. The long-awaited declaration is an attempt to widen the practice of delivering community benefits which are estimated to be worth more than £600,000 a …

A taxi driver died outside a Cardiff pub after being restrained by at least four doormen on the ground, a Coroner’s Court has heard. Lyn Prosser from Gwaun Miskin near Beddau, was said to be aggressive and intimidating by witnesses at the Cardiff and Vale Coroner’s Court, on a night out in the city centre on January 13 this year. …

EXACTLY what possessed this cute cat called Chips to climbinto the lining of her owner’s sports car is likely to remain a mystery. But what was unavoidably clear once she had managed to wriggle her way inside is that there was no way of getting her out. Whether she was just curious, or a car fan so in awe of …

A man used an internet chatroom discussing superstar Justin Bieber to incite two young girls to perform sex acts on each other. Police in Wales were contacted by US Homeland Security after 29-year-old Benjamin Mahoney targeted the children, aged 11 and 12, in their home state of Maine. Mahoney used the social networking site Tinychat, an instant chat and messaging …

They were one of this country’s most influential and dysfunctional bands, almost as well known for their bruising bust-ups as they were for penning such timeless classics as Waterloo Sunset and Sunny Afternoon. But, as a new biography into The Kinks reveals, the group’s celebrated career was almost cut short before it had even begun thanks to one tumultuous gig …

Holiday firm Thomson has confirmed it “will be looking into the cause” of a technical fault that led to the same aircraft declaring a full emergency twice in just over 24 hours. Emergency services were called to Cardiff Airport on Saturday and Sunday when the plane, a Boeing 757, experienced difficulties with its wing flaps. The landing flaps slow an …

It wasn’t over until the thin lady sang. But it was fat lady who won the prize. As I contemplate my ample girth, mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton’s victory at this year’s Cardiff Singer of the World competition has come as a confidence-boosting joy and a welcome snub to those who tell us that only people with svelte figures can succeed. Ladies …