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10 things we love about Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood

In case you hadn’t realised, WalesOnline is going doughy for the Great British Bake Off. We’ve completely fallen for the baking show and can’t wait to welcome series five and the 12 contestants to our screens on Wednesday. So, to get us even more excited we’ve notched up 10 reasons why we love the judges. Mary Berry 1. A style …

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5 amazing pieces of art on show at a gallery near you this weekend

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD Nathan Wyburn, the toast-wielding artist from Britain’s Got Talent, is opening his new exhibition at Cardiff Story Museum. Running until September 21, expect to see artwork, such as his Stephen Fry portrait, created using Marmite on toast, Reggae Reggae sauce, chocolate, fake tan and paintings created using his tongue and feet. The exhibition will be an eclectic …

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Stella star pulls out all the stops to ensure the perfect real-life proposal

He may be a bit rough around the edges in Stella, but in real life Craig Gallivan has had a smoother ride when it comes to romancing the girl of his dreams. For one, he’s not been thrown into prison and had his girlfriend’s evil ex on his back! The Stella star, who plays Ruth Jones’ son on the Sky …

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The day David Emanuel showed me how to dress

Bonmarche was one of the high street’s forgotten shops until Bridgend fashion designer David Emanuel stepped in. And, judging by the amount of ladies who turned up at the opening of his new Cardiff store in St David’s today, the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here star is doing wonders for fashion for the older ladies. David, 61, …

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Brecon Jazz 2014: How much are tickets? How can I get tickets?

How much are Brecon Jazz tickets and where can I get them? Most Brecon Jazz tickets are priced per artist, so the cost will vary depending on which events you fancy going to. There are day tickets available for the Captain’s Walk and the Guildhall programme, priced £25 each. It’s important to note that tickets will only be available to …

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Welsh musician to tour North America with Sir Elton John

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. And now Bright Light Bright Light – aka Welsh musician Rod Thomas – has been named as the support act for Sir Elton John’s autumn North American tour, which means he will be playing …

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Green Man: Best of the tents to go camping in style

Heading to Green Man and want to be a happy camper? Then you’ll want to take a look at our top five pitch-perfect tents for the festival. 1. The pop-up tent A festival season staple, the EuroHike 200 pop-up tent is a popular choice as it is easy to use and affordable at just £20 from Millets. It’s best suited …

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‘I’m back home which is always so special’: Katherine Jenkins on her emotional homecoming show

Katherine Jenkins returned to her native Wales tonight to preview tracks to the homecoming crowd from her latest album. As the sun set on Singleton Park in Swansea, fans tucked into their picnics while the mezzo-soprano entertained them with songs from her new recording, Home Sweet Home, which is her first since returning to her original record label Decca and …

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Game of Thrones: Jonathan Pryce joins the cast as pious High Sparrow

Welsh actor Jonathan Pryce is set to take on a starring role in the new series of Game of Thrones. The Flintshire-born film star has been announced as one of the new cast members for season five of the fantasy drama, which is expected to hit our screens next year. Pryce, 67, has played parts in big-budget films such as …

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Sir Tom Jones review: Superstar lights up Colwyn Bay as Access All Eirias gets underway

Months of anticipation came to an explosive end tonight as one of Wales’ most famous sons hit the stage for his first North Wales performance in a 50-year career. Tom Jones received a rapturous response from the thousands gathered in glorious sunshine at Eirias Park in Colwyn Bay for his much-anticipated Access All Eirias show. The 74-year-old performed a set …

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