This Mothers Day give mum the perfect excuse to relax and put her feet up by giving her an engrossing new novel to get stuck into. We asked Waterstones to recommend the best in enthralling new fiction and here they give their top reads for Mothers Day The White Princess by Philippa Gregory (Simon and […]
Movie review: Svengali (15)
Svengali: Just when you thought one Welsh director was a welcome novelty, here’s another one. Developed from a successful internet idea which has spawned its own You Tube webisodes, Merthyr Tydfil actor Jonny Owen directs himself as postman Dixie Dean, a mining town dreamer who wants to become a Brian Epstein / Malcolm McLAren style […]
Fans mob Peter Andre at opening of new Skechers store in Cardiff
Peter Andre, the singer and television personality, was greeted by screaming fans at the opening of Skechers new store in Cardiff. Andre presents the ITV1 daytime series Peter Andre ’s 60 Minute Makeover, which also features Welsh interior designer Leah Hughes . The fans meeting their idol varied in age, but all seemed extremely excited […]
When is the first day of spring?
When is the first day of spring? It depends a bit if you mean the beginning of spring in an astronomical sense. This is what much of the public goes by when heralding the start of spring, and is commonly marked on calendars (although from year to year the date itself varies by a day). […]
Tigertailz return to iconic venue to film new video
Tigertailz are a Welsh glam metal band that reformed in 2005 they come from Cardiff. Their 1990 album Bezerk made the Top 40 with hit singles “Love Bomb Baby” and “Heaven”. The band reformed in 2005. While the line-up of the band may have changed over the years, one thing is still abundantly clear – Tigertailz know […]
How to make an Easter bonnet
Schools around Wales are gearing up for their annual Easter bonnet parade. You might want to buy a basic basic straw hat and decorate it with Easter themed chicks, eggs and bunnies, but if you’re keen flex your creative muscles we’ve put together some of the best how-to videos for Easter. Got any tips to […]
Bollywood review: Total Siyapaa (12A)
Bollywood review: DIRECTOR: E Niwas STARRING: Ali Zafar, Yami Gautam, Anupam Kher, Kirron Kher THE PLOT: London-based Aman (Ali) is a musician wanting to marry girlfriend Asha (Yami). She happens to come from a loud-mouthed Punjabi family. All starts well when Aman meets Asha’s parents for his first dinner date. But life for Aman takes […]
John Constable masterpiece on display in Cardiff
A painting by John Constable which is regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces of British art is going on display at National Museum Cardiff after being saved for the nation. The famous Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows 1831 was secured for the British public through the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Manton Foundation, the Art […]
Comicon science-fiction fans descend on Cardiff
Sci-fi fanatics dressed as their favourite fictional heroes for the Comicon day as part of the hugely popular Cardiff Film and Comic Convention. Torchwood’s Eve Myles, Doctor Who star Paul McGann and Lord of the Rings actor John Rhys Davies were on hand to speak to fans, pose for pictures and sign autographs at the […]
Joanna Young ‘s Recall at The Riverfront
I could not helping feeling that if I had seen a previous manifestation of this intricate work by choreographer Joanna Young my enjoyment, appreciation and understanding would have been enhanced. However, all performances have to stand on their own feet and on this basis Recall works as an extremely detailed dance-theatre work with some imaginative […]
