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The Cardiff writer behind a forthcoming episode of Sky Arts’ Playhouse Presents has explained the inspiration behind The Dog Thrower. Starring Matthew Perry, Welsh actress Kimberley Nixon and Tim Key from Alan Partridge’s Alpha Papa, the one-off episode is written and directed by Jon Ronson.   One day in the park he sees Perry’s character throwing his dog in the …

Welsh rock group, The Manic Street Preachers have issued a statement following the issuing of new music via legal and illegal download stores. Their new single, Walk Me to the Bridge, was leaked, after it was meant to be released at the beginning of this week, but was pushed back a fortnight. The band played the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena as …

When he first became an undertaker, nearly 40 years ago, the age-old business of death was a fairly straightforward affair for Gareth Jenkins. Family requests would revolve around flowers, hymns and dressing loved ones in their “Sunday best” for that final farewell. But at the age of 55 he now finds himself undertaking increasingly surreal tasks, like flying to Eastern …

Three episodes in to season four of HBO’s Game of Thrones, and people are already saying that this season is the most controversial yet – so look away now if you’re not seen it. So far we’ve been introduced to Prince Oberyn Martell of Dorne, along with his paramour Ellaria Sand. Almost every scene we’ve seen them in so far …

There won’t be any difficulty spotting fund raisers when they take part in a bicycle ride this summer – as they will all be dressed as Dalmatians. The annual Dalmatian Bike Ride, in aid of St David’s Hospice Care, will see some 250 riders aged from 14 upwards, cover 45 miles along the canal from Brecon to Caerleon on Saturday, …

Ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler has said he has sympathy for Welsh singer Duffy after her music career stalled – despite her firing him. The legendary indie musician and songwriter co-produced and performed on soul siren Duffy’s 2008 Grammy-winning debut album Rockferry, but played no part in 2010’s less successful follow-up Endlessly. She has yet to release a third album, but …

He’s the Welshman from the small village of Crynant who has been taken under the wing of one of the biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll. This week Bright Light Bright Light – aka Welsh musician Rod Thomas – was named as the support act for Sir Elton John’s forthcoming UK and European tour, which means he will be playing …

View gallery “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ View gallery Welcome to the Dafftas – just think Baftas, only filled to the brim with the amazing Welsh talent we think has been overlooked in the national awards. You’ll find pictures of those nominated above. You’ll find details of why they’re nominated below. And below that is …

  Visitors to Caerphilly Castle this Good Friday were able to witness explosions on the set of Doctor Who. This sneak peek of an episode of Series 8 of Doctor Who – believed to be called Robots of Sherwood – shows explosions inside the grounds of the 13th century castle. Earlier this week we were able to acquire an exclusive …

As Radyr celebrated the annual switching on of the Christmas lights in Station Road, many of the revellers jostled to get a glimpse through the partially-covered windows of an empty shop – myself included. For the building was in the middle of a major transformation and there was much talk about the Italian restaurant which would soon be opening there. …